Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon’s controversial withdrawal from Gaza in 2005 opens the door for Hamas to seize control, while efforts to broker peace are thrown into turmoil.

Netanyahu and Obama clash over Israel’s settlements, and the Israeli PM cuts a deal with Hamas that sees over 1000 prisoners released, including the man who would plan October 7th.

Donald Trump, in his first term, tries to make peace his way, and Israel hopes it can contain Hamas in Gaza while building new alliances – before October 7th.