Every adversary calculating the limits of Western resolve is watching. Russia and China are watching for fractures. The Middle East is watching for deterrence. And Tehran is watching for the blink. Opinion.
To save 33 tragically kidnaped hostages (and they won't all be alive), Israel will be consigning thousands of Jews to their future deaths. This is not "maybe." This is guaranteed. It happens every time.
For Israel, releasing terrorists is a quid pro quo for progress in talks with the PA. Without talks the next release may be in jeopardy
