The acceptance of the 20-point plan, albeit conditional, creates a new dynamic that could bring an end to war, destruction, and displacement in Gaza closer. Israel's domestic policy now has a decisive role to play.
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Israeli Activist Eliah Levin on how the “Standing Together” Movement is keeping up the pressure to end the Gaza war, on feeling abandoned by the international Left, and confronting far-right politicians.
What the hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas means - and why both sides are using the deal as a pretext.
A two-state solution in the Middle East remains a long way off, emphasizes EU High Representative Josep Borrell. A conversation about the role of the EU in the Middle East conflict, setbacks, and cooperation with Arab states – and what is particularly urgent now.

Egypt’s former Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy opens up about Cairo’s diplomatic efforts, Western support for Arab peace plans–and why Israel’s Rafah operation could affect the Camp David Accords.

Knesset member Shelly Tal Meron advocates for more female representation in politics and the military and draws a direct line to the Gaza war. The Yesh Atid member also explains, why she wants Netanyahu gone – and how a new Israeli government could look like.

Iran regards the escalation in Gaza as an expectable and even necessary event. From Tehran’s perspective, Hamas’s incursion into Israel has already done irreparable damage to Israeli self-esteem as it shattered the trust of the Israeli public in the country’s military and intelligence forces.

Hassan Nasrallah’s supple speech on Gaza is no reason to sound the all-clear. If violence spills over to the West Bank and Jerusalem, an all-out war would be hard to contain.



