(CNN) Trump calls on Israel to ‘stop the bombing of Gaza’ after Hamas agrees to hostage negotiations.

This is merely a tactical move by Hamas, from the realization that the hostages are a liability, not an asset.  The same goes for Israel, for which there is an unresolved physical reality. See Israel, Qatar Strike. Quoting,

If the tunnels were comprehensively eliminated, the problem of Hamas would be reduced to manageable proportions. The tunnels are the constant of the problem.

This brings to mind the death of the famously devious French diplomat, Talleyrand. Upon learning of his rival’s death, the  Austrian diplomat Metternich said,  “I wonder what he meant by that?”

Wonder, indeed. Perhaps A.I. can give us the answer that has eluded since 1838.

***Die Hard***