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Over 11,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, causing a humanitarian crisis. Israeli officials have expressed concerns for months. The speaker is asked if there is a deadline for Israel's operation and if they are comfortable with it continuing indefinitely. They are also questioned about a potential deal to free someone. The speaker mentions their involvement in hostage negotiations and cooperation from Qatar. They express mild hope but refrain from providing further details.

The speaker discusses the challenges of providing aid to Gaza and the need for more cooperation from Israel. They note some improvements in aid distribution but emphasize the importance of continued efforts. The speaker highlights the role of the United States in facilitating humanitarian assistance and stresses the need for further action to address the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Hamas is a designated terrorist organization, not an ally. The focus is on Israel's conduct in minimizing civilian casualties during military operations against Hamas, who hides among civilians. The US will continue to urge Israel to reduce harm to civilians. The discussion is cut short due to time constraints.

As a special envoy, meeting with various people, regardless of their nature, is part of my job to assist Americans. Meeting with Hamas was something that we had discussed beforehand. When you sit in front of them knowing what they've done, it's hard not to think of it, but realizing that every piece of a person is human can be productive. Regarding the American hostages in Gaza, one is alive, and four bodies remain. I think Israel has done a masterful job eliminating enemies of the state. I believe a long-term truce is possible where prisoners are forgiven, Hamas lays down arms and agrees to not be part of the political party going forward. I understand Israel's concern regarding direct contact with Hamas and it's important to know what Hamas realistically wants to end hostilities. Something could come together within weeks and I believe there is enough there to make a deal to get all of the prisoners out, not just the Americans.

Without light, there's no path from this darkness. I understand the passion of the people and have been working quietly with the Israeli government to reduce their presence in Gaza. Thank you.

I was saddened and outraged by the recent explosion at the Gaza hospital. It seems like it was caused by the other team, not you. However, there are doubts among people. We need to overcome these challenges and focus on saving innocent Palestinian lives.

We are not targeting anyone else in Gaza but civilians. Hamas is a terrorist organization. We are the victims, not the aggressors. There is no moral equivalence.

President Biden and the speaker are working to finalize a hostage and ceasefire deal regarding the war in Gaza. The speaker stated they will always stand up for Israel's right to defend itself and ensure Israel has the ability to do so. The speaker believes the people of Israel must never again face the horror of October 7th caused by Hamas.

The president supports Israel's right to defend against Hamas and will provide them with necessary tools, despite concerns about civilian casualties in a potential Rafah operation.

We must have conversations with Israel to protect innocent lives in Gaza and provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians. President Biden aims for a two-state solution for peace in the Middle East.

We have never sought a diplomatic resolution with Hamas. While we support a ceasefire, our commitment remains the destruction of Hamas. Unfortunately, Hamas has been unresponsive for weeks, ignoring mediators' proposals for a ceasefire. It’s important to acknowledge that Israel faces tough decisions in this conflict, but the path to resolution lies in achieving a ceasefire. Ultimately, it is Hamas that is currently absent and not engaging in the process.

We support peace and security, but we don't welcome expansion after war in the region. If the genocide in Palestine continues, we won't be spared. We won't compromise on our home security. The genocide in Gaza and forced displacement must stop immediately. Gaza needs urgent humanitarian aid. Hamas has a legitimate right to fight the occupation. Hamas is ready to release civilian prisoners, and we urge the world to support the release of 6,000 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.

Israel has been treating wounded Syrian rebel fighters, including those from the Al Qaeda proxy Nusrah front. The speaker believes in dealing with enemies humanely, regardless of political considerations. Taking in wounded fighters is seen as a humanitarian act, not just a political or tactical move.

It's a a really significant first step, and I really commend president Trump and his administration as well as Arab leaders in the region for making the commitment to the 20 plan and seeing a path forward for what's often called the day after. Most importantly, the conflict hopefully will end with the cease fire. The hostages will be returned. And then the very hard work of rebuilding Gaza, of finding the kind of security that Israel and the Palestinians after Hamas deserved to have, moving forward with the other points in the plan to try to create an opportunity for Palestinians to have a better life and for Israel to have greater peace and security, I am very hopeful that we'll be able to see progress. Today's a good start, but we have to keep going from here.

There have been reports that Israel has been treating wounded Syrian rebel fighters in its hospitals on the border, including fighters from Nusra front, which is, of course, the Al Qaeda proxy in Syria. Do those reports worry you that Israel's helping wounded Al Qaeda aligned fighters? Speaker 1: "As I said before, in a different context, it's always useful also to deal with your enemies in a humane way." "the main consideration, the immediate consideration is humane." "I didn't say there's no tactical, I said the main consideration, the immediate consideration is humane." Speaker 0: "So purely humanitarian you say, so there's no tactical or political strategic" Speaker 1: "No. I don't think so. I don't think there's going to be blowback." "the rules of the game in Syria are such that you can do anything that is not able is not possible to be done anywhere else." Speaker 0: "Would you also treat Hezbollah fighters? No." Speaker 1: "I would not treat Have" "A We different account with Hezbollah, a totally different account because Hezbollah has carried out the type of, actions against us which preclude us from going into what the Al Qaeda has done." "Al Qaeda, to the best of my recollection, has up to now not attacked Israel." Speaker 0: "But has attacked your number one ally and sponsor in The United States Of America."

There is a crisis happening in the world and we need to be strong. The Middle East and Eastern Europe are facing turmoil and violence. The Indo Pacific is also becoming more tense. We need strong leadership in this situation. Our ally, Israel, is under attack and we need to support them. We will bring a bill to the floor to show our support. We want to demonstrate to the world that the actions of Hamas are barbaric and wrong. We stand for what is good in this conflict.

Israel has been reportedly treating wounded Syrian rebel fighters, including those from the Al Qaeda proxy Nusra Front, in its hospitals. When asked if these reports were worrying, Speaker 1 responded that it is useful to deal with enemies in a humane way. While the immediate consideration is humane, Speaker 1 did not say there were no tactical considerations. Speaker 1 does not believe there will be blowback against Israel for treating Nusra Front fighters because the rules of the game in Syria allow things not possible elsewhere. Speaker 1 would not treat Hezbollah fighters because Hezbollah has carried out actions against Israel that Al Qaeda has not. Al Qaeda, to the best of Speaker 1's recollection, has not attacked Israel.

The world is facing an extraordinary crisis, with turmoil and violence in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, and rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific. Strong leadership is needed now. Our greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel, is under attack. The first bill I will bring to the floor will support our friend Israel. We're overdue in getting this done. We must show Israel, and the entire world, that the barbarism of Hamas is wretched and wrong. We will stand for the good in this conflict.

The discussion centers on the fragile peace deal and the ongoing conflict with Hamas, with emphasis on Hamas’ true nature, disarmament, hostage issues, humanitarian aid, and regional dynamics including Lebanon and Iran. - Hamas remains a terrorist organization. The interlocutor states that Hamas has not changed its stripe and is using the ceasefire to reassert control in Gaza through mass executions of those opposed or suspected of working with Israel, while attempting to rebuild its strength. The plan, in partnership with Netanyahu, is to disarm Hamas, dismantle its terror infrastructure, and build Gaza into something different, a top priority under the Trump plan. - The peace deal is a work in progress. Neither Israel, the United States, nor other actors expect Hamas to act in good faith. The discussion emphasizes that if Hamas does not disarm, it will be eradicated, a statement framed as a serious US commitment reflecting the nature of the war and regional determination to end Hamas as a threat. - The 20-stage plan and pathway forward. The plan provides a pathway to end Hamas as a regime and terror army in Gaza and to prevent Gaza from threatening Israel going forward. The goal is to disarm Hamas, dismantle its infrastructure, and transform Gaza into a stable, peaceful entity, though it remains a “work in progress.” - Hostages and displaced persons. A central issue is the status of hostages: Hamas holds 13 of the 28 people Hamas allegedly murdered and held, with 18 returned so far, and 25 originally cited in discussions (the transcript mentions 28 total murdered and 18 returned, with 13 still in Hamas control). The speaker argues that Hamas knows the whereabouts of several more hostages and should deliver them; the claim is that some hostages who were said to be unlocated could be found even if debris removal is slow. The Red Cross and humanitarian organizations say recovering bodies will be a massive, decades-long challenge, but the speakers argue that locating hostages does not require full debris removal. Aid and humanitarian access are discussed, including a suspension of aid after the killing of Israeli soldiers that was brief and then reinstated; aid trucks are allowed through to humanitarian zones controlled by Israel in Gaza, with concerns about Hamas siphoning aid for its own purposes. - Aid leakage and Hamas control of aid. The speakers contend that Hamas stole or redirected up to 95% of aid in Gaza prior to the ceasefire, using it to fund its war against Israel. They argue that UN agencies operating in Gaza are often under Hamas influence, whether willingly or unwillingly, and thus aid distribution has been compromised when Hamas governs. - Hamas’ current behavior in Gaza and security concerns. Hamas is described as reasserting control by mass executions and intimidation; there is concern about how much control they exert over the areas they govern and the potential for continued war if they disarm remains unactioned. The discussion stresses that the longer Hamas can control areas, the more they can pursue their war. - Trump–Kushner–Witkoff diplomatic leverage. The discussion credits President Trump’s diplomacy with changing Hamas’s calculus. The Qatar strike that nearly targeted Hamas negotiators is acknowledged as a turning point; Kushner and Witkoff claimed that Hamas wanted peace when engaged directly in Egypt, and that the strike on Qatar frightened Hamas into reconsidering its position. The interlocutor suggests that palace diplomacy, allied pressure in the Arab and Islamic world, and the military pressure on Gaza City converged to push Hamas toward releasing hostages and engaging with the peace process. - Israel’s regional strategy and deterrence. The speaker emphasizes that Israel must be able to defend itself and maintain power in the region. The Abraham Accords are cited as a success, with normalization continuing because partners recognize Israel’s stability and the advantages of cooperation. The Palestinian statehood question is reframed as a broader test of Palestinian willingness to accept Israel’s existence; the speaker notes parliamentary support in Israel opposing a Palestinian state and argues that Palestinian society must change its stance toward recognizing a Jewish state. - Lebanon and Hezbollah. Optimism is tempered by caution. In Lebanon, there is some movement toward demilitarization, with the Lebanese army involved and Hezbollah’s power being re-evaluated. The speaker stresses that even if conflict ends, Israel will remain vigilant and prepared to prevent a rebuilt Hezbollah threat along the border, citing past upheavals and the need to protect border towns like Kiryat Shmona. - Iran and the wider threat. Iran’s missile program and its nuclear ambitions are described as two cancers threatening Israel: missiles capable of delivering heavy payloads and a nuclear program. The strategic aim is to prevent Iran from creating a “ring of fire” around Israel (Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, Yemen, Iraq) and to prevent metastasis of Iran’s influence from spreading. - Global sentiment and demonization. The speaker acknowledges growing global antisemitism and demonization of Israel post-October 7, but argues that Israel’s demonstrated ability to defend itself strengthens its position and that support should endure as the conflict recedes from prominence. The Palestinian leadership’s stance and the broader regional dynamics remain central to whether a two-state solution can emerge, with a tempered expectation that the peace plan will proceed step by step.

Israel is praised for its moral actions despite the conflict with Palestinians. The speaker jokes about the number of Palestinians killed. They discuss the need for American support in various international arenas. Gratitude is expressed towards President Biden and the US Congress. The speaker believes that if Israel wins, it will benefit the civilized world. Personal growth is mentioned at the end.

The speaker criticizes the excessive response in Gaza and mentions that initially, President Sisi of Mexico did not want to allow humanitarian material to enter. However, the speaker managed to convince both President Sisi and Bibi (presumably referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu) to open the gate for humanitarian aid.

Speaker 0: Ladies and gentlemen, thanks to special efforts by Israeli intelligence, my words are now also being carried. They're streamed live to the cell phones of Gazans. So to the remaining Hamas leaders and to the jailers of our hostages, I now say, lay down your arms. Let my people go. Free the hostages, all of them, the whole 48. Free the hostages now. If you do, you will live. If you don't, Israel will hunt you down.

Hamas is a designated terrorist organization, not an ally. The focus should be on how to use leverage over Israel to prevent civilian deaths. Israel faces challenges in conducting military operations against an enemy that hides among civilians. Efforts will be made to minimize civilian casualties while acknowledging Israel's responsibility. The discussion will move on due to time constraints.

The deal was achieved under the current president's framework, with significant support from Israel, which weakened Hamas and created the conditions for this outcome. Coordination with the incoming administration was key, emphasizing the importance of a peaceful transition for the American people. The focus is not on credit but on the successful negotiations that will bring hostages home after 15 months of suffering. This is a critical development, and the hope is for continued progress towards ending the conflict. Additionally, increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza is essential, as many people there are in need.

Elon Levy, thank you for joining me. We need to end this war with Hamas and secure the return of our hostages. If we don't, Hamas will continue to attack us. The world's perception that Israel has no right to defend itself only emboldens Hamas and fuels extremism. We are determined to break this cycle of violence by putting an end to Hamas. Thank you for your time.