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 1,000 prisoners released, including the man who would plan 7th October.

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 7 October.