In one third, that is, as long as Kythnos, the land on which they are struggling to survive two million as the Israeli army is constantly promoted, displaces civilians, defines “death zones” and “seat belts”, which are even bombed in its name.
One and a half months after the re -imposition of complete exclusion in October 2023 and are calling for dramatic appeals to repeat supplies without being heard by the Israeli prime minister’s government.
Hospitals and warehouses were targeted again, the Palestinians count more than 51,000 dead. Without presenting a strategy of exit the crisis and constantly repelring the population of Gaza, the Netanyahu government is creating in practice concentration camps and a service for their forced displacement, which is baptizing “voluntary immigration” with its blessings.
For her part, Hamas says she would consent to the surrender of power to a transitional scheme as long as the Israeli army was fully left, but excludes any plan foresees its disarmament.
In the meantime, the voices in Israel are being strengthened that they are demanding that the war be stopped. Thousands of military appellants, Mosad agents, former Israeli staff leaders, as well as thousands of academics, sign letters accusing Netanyahu of extending the war to stay in power, abandoning their Israeli hostages.
The Prime Minister’s Office attempted to downgrade the signature movement by referring to pensioners supported by abroad, while Netanyahu visited an Israeli army unit operating in northern Gaza by sending a message of determination.
“The Step” hosts two voices in favor of peace, and Palestinian Suleiman Hatibco -founder of the Combatants for Peace organization, which includes Palestinians and Israeli veterans of the long -standing conflict.
Law Bar Yakov: “Many still believe in the solution of the two states”
Israeli negotiator and associate Chatham House says that many conditions must be met for the Palestinian state.
Is there anyone in the Israeli political establishment who still believes in the solution of the two states?
“Yes, anyway. Many are afraid to say it either because they will not be re -elected or because they will be targeted by the government as “traitors”, but there are some who openly declare it, such as former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. He openly states that the only solution is the solution of the two states and has worked a plan with the nephew of Yasser Arafat, Nasser al -Kidua, to end the war, for peace at the base of the two states at the 1967 border. Peace, as well as organizations of civil society and youth.
I believe that there is consensus that peace will only come with the recognition of an independent Palestinian state. You do not see it in the international press, not even in Israeli media, but there are people who look ahead and believe in the solution of the two states. Of course, this requires a change in the Palestinian leadership, both in Gaza and the Western Bank. Hamas has already stated that she will hand over the power of power, the Arab plan presented in Egypt supports the same solution. A big question mark is the Western Bank and a Government of Technocrats who will lead to elections. The solution remains on the table, but many stars need to be aligned to make it work. “
Are there any communication channels between Israel and the Palestinian Authority?
“They have close security cooperation, but unfortunately there is no dialogue on peace. There are no official contacts for this, but they are done at the level of communities. The present Israeli government is not interested in a peace dialogue, it wants the continuation of the war to remain in power. Israel cannot survive without US support. The decision is in Trump’s hands. Qatar and Saudi Arabia are able to secure American support in the Arab plan. “
What can the EU do?
“The EU should become bolder and support communities in both Israel and Palestine. Hamas in Gaza, Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank and Netanyahu in Israel do not represent the will of the majority of the two peoples in favor of peace. The EU should make a high priority to support these people. “
Suleiman Hatiib: “There is no military solution in our fight”
The Palestinian co-founder of the Fighters for Peace, an Israeli-Palestinian movement for peaceful coexistence, explains how he rejected the violent struggle.
How did you end up in non -violence?
“I’m an activist all my life. I was born in the area of Jerusalem under Israeli occupation, I followed the footsteps of my family claiming justice, peace, liberation. When I was 13-14 years old, I saw what we call armed action as the only choice. I did whatever I could, I was flying stones, I made molotovs, I was attacked with a knife against Israeli soldiers. I ended up in prison when I was 14.5 years old, I spent 10 years there. Now I’m 53, most prisoners of my generation know me, we are friends. My conversion to non -violence began with hunger strikes.
For the first time, when I was 15 years old, we did a hunger strike for 16 days, we only got water and salt. It was a strategy we implemented following the Irish experience. With our solidarity we have improved detention conditions and I saw that there are actions that can be effective without being violent. I read Mandela, Gandhi, Martin Luther King and realized that non -violence is not only a strategy for achieving goals but also ideology. Because violence brings more violence. Also, I learned Hebrew in prison, I realized the narrative of the other side, the dimensions of the problem. After prison I decided to work with Palestinians and Israelis who reach the same conclusion that there is no military solution in our struggle. “
Can the two societies believe in a peaceful coexistence in the future after the wound of war?
“The war is not over. The trauma is collective and concerns many generations, so when we talk about solutions we need to take this into account. Despite our pain, memories and losses, we try to show that there is another way. The reality is very dark, but I do not give up the dream that someday our peoples can live together, from the river to the sea. “
On both sides many treat you as traitors …
“I live in Ramamala, of course there are reactions. In no part in the world it is not acceptable to work with the “enemy”. Particularly after October 7 there is a great reaction on both sides. But in the midst of a war in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as the despair of the political system that rules the country, the number of people who see that we are choosing life, that we are fighting for life, and support our work has increased. “
