Egypt, Qatar, and Hamas Mediation

Should Israel actively re-engage Egypt as its primary back-channel for negotiations with Hamas, rather than relying mainly on Qatar?

Should Israel continue relying on Qatar as a mediator even if Egypt offers to take a more prominent role?

Should Israel regard Egypt as a sufficiently reliable mediator to give Cairo a leading role in future negotiations with Hamas?

Should Israel rely on Egypt as a mediator despite Cairo’s reported expectation that Israel’s current leadership may change?

Should Israel support Egypt’s effort to regain a central mediation role even if this reduces Qatar’s influence over negotiations?

Should Israel treat the possible relocation of Hamas officials from Qatar to Turkey as a reason to deepen coordination with Egypt?

Should Israeli businesspeople who advise Prime Minister Netanyahu be permitted to promote Qatar commercially as the best mediator between Israel and Hamas, provided they disclose their commercial interests?