Publication

This policy brief provides insights into the new realities created by the recent escalation of violence in Gaza and Israel, and the granting of Palestinian observer state status at the United Nations (UN). According to the authors, these developments, if managed correctly, can create a more favorable setting for the resumption of peace negotiations. Three conditions are listed, including a reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah, a new attempt by the US and its partners aimed at strengthening accountability mechanisms for both sides, and an increased effort by the US and Europe to coordinate their activities with regional actors.