The Guardian May 17, 2025
Too little attention is paid to the convergence of circumstances that created this catastrophe:

The fact that the heinous Hamas atrocities of 7 October 2023 occurred on the watch of spot on
1. an Israeli government shaped by Kahanists
2. and a prime minister ready to cross every red line to stay out of jail and save his own skin.

That combination has brought us to this terrible moment, when the suffering and killing, seem as if they will never end.

There may be only one man who can call a halt.

Trump could continue what he started this week, making deals across the Middle East that cut out Israel, but that also do nothing for Palestinians. Or, following his admission as he left the region on Friday that people in Gaza are “starving”, and his promise that “we’re going to get that taken care of”,

He could use the muscle he has and force Netanyahu to accept the bargain that has been on the table for months:
1. the release of all remaining hostages
2. and an end to the war.

If Hamas not destroyed — Hamas and other terrorists Recover, Rearm, Regroup for next October 7 "endless offensive” Forever terror war.
“We’re open to an alternative if The Guardian has a better one,”

Of course, what dozens of stricken Israeli families and millions of shattered, starving Palestinians need are new leaders willing and capable of shaping for themselves a better destiny for both peoples, ideally together. Until that day, their lives are in the hands of Donald Trump.