ALive , he's simply marginalized.
Dead, even Carter, would bring about a whole lot of reprisals they don't want or need.
Carter could kick off tomorrow and I wouldn't blink an eye, but if someone takes out a Former U.S. President, we have no choice but to kick their ass.
Carter is not there under the grace of the US and against the permission of the Israeli government, he is basically under the grace of Hamas.
If Hamas could gain by his death, he would be dead now.