Editors’ Picks: Why the Israeli hostages face grim prospects

Plus: The view from Ramallah. OCTOBER 12, 2023  |  [VIEW IN BROWSER](  |  [SUBSCRIBE](     Sponsored by The [George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs]( [Keys are left behind in a door riddled with bullet holes and stained with blood on Oct. 10, after Hamas militants stormed a kibbutz in Kfar Aza, Israel. ]( Keys are left behind in a door riddled with bullet holes and stained with blood on Oct. 10, after Hamas militants stormed a kibbutz in Kfar Aza, Israel. Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images [1]( [Why the Israeli Hostages Face Grim Prospects]( Boaz Ganor, an experienced hostage negotiator, explains the trade-offs confronting Israel’s government. By Tal Alroy   [2]( [The View From Ramallah]( Palestinians see a double standard in Western support for Ukraine’s fight against occupation. By Dalia Hatuqa   [3]( [Modi’s Comments on Israel-Gaza War Signal Shift]( Forthrightly expressing solidarity with Israel, India steps away from a long-held approach toward the Palestinians. By Sumit Ganguly, Nicolas Blarel   Expert analysis for the global reader. [Subscribe today](.   [4]( [‘Israel Has No Intention of Giving Hamas a Prize’]( A peace activist involved in previous hostage negotiations describes how Netanyahu will handle the release of abducted Israelis. By Rishi Iyengar   [5]( [How Konfederacja Became Poland’s Kingmaker]( A far-right, anti-establishment party is already forcing a change in Warsaw’s Ukraine policy, and it will influence the next government whether it joins a coalition or stays out. By Mateusz Mazzini Sponsored [Explore the Elliott School’s Lifelong Value]( Whether you’re just starting your career and looking to develop your expertise, or aiming to leverage your experience towards greater advancement, a graduate program at the Elliott School of International Affairs offers the advantage you’re looking for. Build the skills, knowledge, and network you need to make an impact on the global issues that matter most to you. [Click]( to learn more.   foreignpolicy.com/subscribe Take on the world with Foreign Policy We don't break news, we break it down. For expert points of view on current events, subscribe to the magazine of politics and ideas. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY](foreignpolicy.com/subscribe)   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( You’re receiving this email at {EMAIL} because you signed up for FP's Editors' Picks newsletter. [MANAGE YOUR EMAIL PREFERENCES]( | [VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Reach the [right online audience]( with us. [Foreign Policy]( is a division of Graham Holdings Company. All contents © 2023 Graham Digital Holding Company LLC. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 655 15th St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20005.