WATCH: ‘Hamas had a choice,’ says former Canadian envoy to Israel June 1, 2018When Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005, the Palestinians living in the Strip had a choice. Former Canadian Ambassador to Israel Vivian Bercovici explains the opportunities made available to the local population, which Hamas rejected. Panelist Counters Criticism Toward IsraelFormer Canadian Ambassador to Israel Vivian Bercovici says even when Israel withdrew from Gaza, Hamas still could have prevented a war. She tells our Ami Kaufman what their options were:Posted by i24NEWS English on Thursday, May 31, 2018 Gaza humanitarian crisis