Well, here's an opinion that's not going to be very popular, but then I haven't got many friends anyway, which is why I'm on here all day.
Norway.
I probably trust them more than most other European countries.
And before I go on to describe why, I'm distinguishing between the "governing" arm of Hamas and al-Qassam, its terrorist wing. Though the two are strongly linked.
The cornerstone of democracy is that "The People" shall have a say in how they are governed and that those who govern them shall represent their best interests. .At present the only people who speak for those in Gaza are Hamas. There is no one else. We in our democracies don't seem to listen to the people of Gaza. If we did we'd make it stop. Who else have they to hear them, but Hamas?
Ideally, Hamas will either moderate or be replaced.... democratically.....
But until then, the views of Gazans and other Palestinians needs representation, and a hearing......well that leads to negotiation and negotiation leads to ceasefire and hostages with many, many other options.
So we hate what Hamas represents or has been responsible for but we have to listen. We can't stick our fingers in our ears and go La La La forever.
Why Norway? They would be great interlocutors. Track record of trying to sort out disputes, very few vested interests, good skiing.