Extend the Cease-Fire in Gaza—but Don’t Stop There : By Matthew Duss and Nancy Okail in Foreign Affairs
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As David Bassiouni has stressed, the US has a leading role to play in bringing about lasting peace and ending the carnage.
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The article argues that the current Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza should be extended, but that should only be the starting point for more comprehensive US-led diplomatic efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Simply returning to an untenable status quo after temporary fighting halts will only lead to repeated cycles of violence. An extended ceasefire now could facilitate more hostage returns, ease the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, and reduce escalation risks.
However, the US needs a broader policy shift beyond temporary deescalation. This includes ending unconditional support for Israeli actions, abandoning the failed model of bilateral Israel-Arab state normalization, and convening multilateral talks based on international law and Arab Peace Initiative principles.
As David Bassiouni has stressed, the US has a leading role to play in bringing about lasting peace and ending the carnage.
Baquer
Here is a summary:
The article argues that the current Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza should be extended, but that should only be the starting point for more comprehensive US-led diplomatic efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Simply returning to an untenable status quo after temporary fighting halts will only lead to repeated cycles of violence. An extended ceasefire now could facilitate more hostage returns, ease the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, and reduce escalation risks.
However, the US needs a broader policy shift beyond temporary deescalation. This includes ending unconditional support for Israeli actions, abandoning the failed model of bilateral Israel-Arab state normalization, and convening multilateral talks based on international law and Arab Peace Initiative principles.
The US should also take tangible steps like sanctioning settlements, restricting misuse of US weapons/aid, and encouraging Palestinian democracy and statehood pursuits. Strong US-Israel ties give Biden credibility to push Israel in the right direction for its own long-term security.
After many forgotten warnings, the current bloodshed stems from inaction on root causes. An American commitment to sustained diplomacy addressing core final-status issues remains essential to avoid repeating the same tragic cycle. More than momentary relief, substantial policy revision aligned with international law offers the only path to secure, just peace.
Authors: MATTHEW DUSS is Executive Vice President of the Center for International Policy. From 2017 to 2022, he was a Foreign Policy Adviser to U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
NANCY OKAIL is President and CEO of the Center for International Policy.
After many forgotten warnings, the current bloodshed stems from inaction on root causes. An American commitment to sustained diplomacy addressing core final-status issues remains essential to avoid repeating the same tragic cycle. More than momentary relief, substantial policy revision aligned with international law offers the only path to secure, just peace.
Authors: MATTHEW DUSS is Executive Vice President of the Center for International Policy. From 2017 to 2022, he was a Foreign Policy Adviser to U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
NANCY OKAIL is President and CEO of the Center for International Policy.
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