[jfman]

Whoever moderates, whenever it reaches that stage, has two ‘straightforward’ goals. The return of hostages and a ceasefire. Their own views will be of little consequence.

Whoever it is will be a probable front for the US anyway, with no American politicians wanting to risk looking soft to voters who want to see unqualified backing of Israel. We are only 12 months out from an election.

Before someone inevitably asks why handing over those responsible for planning or carrying out the attacks by Hamas isn’t in my criteria I doubt there will be many left and Israel can handle that themselves later.