The Israeli government’s security cabinet votes this Friday (17) on a ceasefire and the release of hostages in an agreement with Hamas.
The news brings hope to the families of the hostages and to the international community, which is following the events in the Gaza Strip with apprehension.
Leandro Consentino, political scientist and professor at Insper, analyzes that the agreement is not a definitive solution to the conflicts in the Middle East, but it represents a significant advance.
“This ceasefire is not the ‘silver bullet’ that will solve all the problems in the Middle East, it is far from being that,” says the expert.
Complexity of the situation
Consentino highlights the importance of understanding the complexity of the situation to adjust expectations. Hamas, according to him, does not act in isolation, counting on the support of other terrorist organizations and countries such as Iran. On the other hand, Israel maintains a defensive posture, with increasingly overt support from the United States.
The political scientist highlights that the Middle East remains a “powder keg” and that a complete resolution of conflicts will not be achieved quickly.
However, he emphasizes that each step is important: “It is understanding that it is an important step and one step at a time we can help solve part of the problems of citizens within the Middle East”.
The possible release of hostages, even if partial, is seen as a significant achievement in this context. Consentino concludes that, despite the sad and complex situation, gradual advances can contribute to improving the living conditions of citizens affected by the conflict in the region.
