Opinion: Israel decided to negotiate the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, so multiple powerful actors are now involved;  Chief among them are the Americans, who demand a measured response that will allow the deal to continue and move on to phase two, as well as the Qataris and Turks – Hamas' patrons – who provide it with indirect protection through pressure on the US

Opinion: Horrifying videos from Gaza show parents and children cheering public executions and brutal beatings. This is not new, it reflects a violent culture that celebrates bloodshed and sees killing as entertainment