Rescuing the Gaza ceasefire: What to do with Hamas’s weapons
A Northern Ireland-style approach to decommissioning could help unblock the path to peace in Gaza
A Northern Ireland-style approach to decommissioning could help unblock the path to peace in Gaza
As Israel and Hamas edge toward a ceasefire, shifts are under way in both: Hamas is quietly opening up to decommissioning and Israel’s security elite is realising military victory is a myth. European leaders have a rare chance to help shift the Gaza war from attrition to political resolution
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel’s continued occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful. Now Europe must support further differentiation measures, and recognise Palestine’s right to self-determination
European states face accusations of neglecting the matter of human rights in their southern neighbourhood, and even of being complicit. Yet they are failing to maximise the influence they could bring to bear