Two insiders explain why the Israeli–Palestinian peace process failed and anticipate what lies ahead. On October 7, 2023, Hamas fighters killed more than eleven hundred Israelis and took more than two hundred hostages, prompting an Israeli response that has in turn taken tens of thousands of lives and devastated the Gaza Strip. In this bracing perspective, the authors offer a candid interpretation of the conflict that exposes the delusions of all sides, arguing that the two-state solution became a global goal only when it was no longer viable.

Why You Should Read?

• Gain unique insights from two insiders who advised both Palestinian leadership and US presidents.
• Understand the historical context behind the October 7 attacks and the subsequent war in Gaza.
• Explore why technical diplomatic schemes often failed to address the deep-seated emotional and historical gaps.
• Examine the argument that the current conflict is a historical reenactment rather than an exception.