13 October 2024

Is the Israel-Hamas War Closer to Its Beginning or Its End?

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, M.L. deRaismes Combes, Dana El Kurd, Marwan Muasher, John Nagl, Amit Segal, and Hagar Shezaf

As the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack and the ensuing Israel-Hamas war approaches, the prospects of peace between Israelis and Palestinians seem less likely than ever. Despite repeated attempts by U.S., Egyptian, and Qatari diplomats to negotiate a cease-fire and hostage release deal, the conflict in Gaza remains unresolved and is now spreading across the region.

Last year, Foreign Policy asked a group of writers what Gaza would look like in a year. This year, instead of seeking solutions or draft peace plans, we asked a range of contributors—Palestinians, Israelis, Americans, and Jordanians—to assess where we stand now and what the future may hold: In short, is the war in Gaza closer to its end or its beginning?—FP Editors

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