Where the EU does have an important role to play, should it be able to step up, is in terms of helping to formulate and shape what comes after the ceasefire
Hugh Lovatt on EU’s involvement in Israel-Hamas peace talks
“Everyone sees Netanyahu as a dominant force in Israeli politics, but it is remarkable how much Smotrich and Ben-Gvir have been able to exploit his political fears to pursue their own agendas
Hugh Lovatt on a difficult takeover of Gaza by the Palestinian Authority
“By itself, the ceasefire agreement, although an important first step, is not enough, and it will easily collapse unless there is this broader political track to support it
Hugh Lovatt on Hamas situation after 15 months of war in Gaza
As it demonstrated through this deal, the incoming Trump administration is the sole actor with sufficient leverage to press Israel to make necessary compromises
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