America's relationship with Israel shapes the prospects for peace following years of war in Gaza.

That’s according to Brian Katulis, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute. He’s speaking Thursday night at the Filson Historical Society as a part of the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana's fall 2025 speaker series. A note,the Filson and the World Affairs Council provide support to Louisville Public Media.

This transcript was edited for clarity and length.

Bill Burton: There is an agreement in place between Israel and Hamas, but as we've seen the last few days, it's tenuous. The deal seems to be done mostly on the will of Donald Trump. Is that enough to keep it in place?

Brian Katulis: It's not, which is why President Trump has sent about 200 U.S. troops to Israel

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