Miscalculation

The White House has recently expressed concerns that Hamas is making "entirely impractical" demands and is stalling negotiations regarding the release of a US-Israeli hostage in exchange for an extension of the Gaza ceasefire. This accusation comes amid a complex backdrop of ongoing tensions and indirect talks. In a statement from the office of President Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, along with the US National Security Council, it was emphasized: "Hamas is making a very bad bet that time is on its side. It is not." The…