President Trump insists the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is holding. But peace between the two sides rests on shaky ground. What aspects of the agreement are encouraging long-term stability, and what aspects are holding it back?

Guests

Dan Rothem, a nonresident senior fellow in the N7 Initiative within the Atlantic Council’s Middle East Programs.

Leila Farsakh, Palestinian political economist and professor of political science at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Also Featured

Efraim Inbar, professor emeritus at Bar-Ilan University and senior researcher at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security.

Abeer Barakat, a Gaza City resident and university lecturer.

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This program aired on October 21, 2025.