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Hamas also returned the body of Chen, an American-born Israeli, adding to the complex negotiations and displays of temporary gestures amid ongoing hostility. Analysts like Josh Hammer, host of the Josh Hammer Show, have pointed out that Hamas's tactics—such as staged videos and secretive handling of bodies—are consistent with their historical pattern of deception. Hammer stresses that without displacing Hamas from Gaza, Israel’s military efforts—and perhaps regional stability—remain compromised. He advocates for a post-Hamas governance structure, possibly involving a coalition with non-Islamist Arab countries like Saudi Arabia, with the U.S. likely playing an influential role.