Hamas’s Conditional Hostage Release: A Test of Trump’s Peace Plan and American Resolve

In a recent announcement that echoes the high-stakes drama surrounding Middle East peace efforts, Hamas declared it would release all Israeli hostages if certain conditions tied to President Donald Trump’s peace proposal are met. At first glance, this may seem like a breakthrough aimed at ending years of conflict. However, beneath the surface lies a tangled web of political posturing that demands scrutiny. Is Hamas Genuinely Committing or Buying Time? Hamas’s sudden readiness to free hostages "both living and deceased" is framed as part of a "comprehensive national position," linked closely to international law and mediated by regional powers like...