With a cease-fire in place in Gaza after two years of war, Donald Trump has proclaimed the arrival of peace in the Middle East. At the moment, however, it’s not even clear if the cease-fire itself will hold, let alone whether there’s a viable path to a long-term solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Few are more familiar with the elusiveness of peace ... Show More
Sep 2024
Israel's Existential Threat From Within
<p><i>Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence.</i></p><p>In the last year, the world’s eyes have been on the war in Gaza, which still has no end in sight. But there is a conflict in another Palestinian territory that has gotten far less attention, where life has b ... Show More
1h 9m
Oct 15
David Remnick: How The Two State Solution Ended in Disaster
<p>For decades, the United States backed efforts to achieve a two-state solution—in which Israel would exist side by side with the Palestinian state, with both states recognizing each other’s claim to contested territory. The veteran negotiators Hussein Agha, representing Palesti ... Show More
38m 32s
Oct 17
Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Deal Is Already Failing Palestinians
The first phase of the U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal began to move forward this week as Israeli and Palestinian hostages have been released and aid trickles in. “The crossings were partially reopened, so some aid is coming in — food, water, and medicine — but only a small amo ... Show More
43m 52s