Sdrerot, Israel — Their appearance on this stage, after two years of unending agony, penetrated the soul of this country. They did not hide their compassion and empathy for the hostages, as well as Israelis and Palestinians. They acknowledged the carnage and spoke eloquently of their commitment to do everything possible to end it. Everywhere. When Witkoff took the stage, he began by mentioning “Prime Minister Netanyahu.” For several minutes, many in the crowd booed and shouted, “Shame! Shame!” Some found this rude and damaging. Most importantly, they say, it shows the enemy, Hamas, that we remain a deeply divided nation. But honestly, that is no secret. As for the matter of manners, I’ll withhold comment and judgment. The hatred of Benjamin Netanyahu among many is visceral. It is i

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