Open to Debate: Can Israel Make Peace with Hamas?
Open To Debate’s Latest Episode features Cenk Uygur vs. Mosab Hassan Yousef
After the October 7th attack, Israel vowed to eradicate Hamas and has been at war since beginning their counter-operation in Gaza. Now, after ten months of war, a hostage crisis, and an increasing death toll, Israel and Hamas have been in negotiation talks, which could be complicated by the death of Hamas’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh.
Should Israel agree to a permanent ceasefire? On its new episode, the nonpartisan debate series Open to Debate tackles the question – “Can Israel Make Peace with Hamas?”
Arguing “YES” is Cenk Uygur, Founder and Host of The Young Turks Network. Arguing “NO” is Ex-Palestinian Militant, Former Israeli Spy, Son of Hamas Co-Founder, and Author of From Hamas to America Mosab Hassan Yousef. Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates.
Those who champion Israel and Hamas reaching an agreement argue there needs to be logical pathways to peace and preventing starvation and further loss of life. Those who are against making peace with Hamas argue a ceasefire deal won’t stop Hamas’s desire to kill Israelis, or the chances of the group rearming, regrouping, and attacking again. More information on each debater is below.
Watch the full debate here.
