Unholy: Two Jews on the News Trump “Bibi-sitting” Netanyahu, coalition troubles, and Gaza’s future - with Samer Sinijlawi
Oct 23, 2025
Samer Sinijlawi, President of the Jerusalem Development Fund and a prominent Fatah activist, offers insights on current Gaza dynamics. He discusses the importance of reconciliation post-ceasefire and advocates for local governance in Gaza. Sinijlawi outlines the 'four Ds'—demilitarization, deradicalization, democratization, and development—as essential for sustainable recovery. He also emphasizes the need for Palestinian elections to foster reformist leadership while addressing the influence of both Israeli and Palestinian politics.
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Trump Asking The Tune In Jerusalem
- Donald Trump’s team is acting as an active power broker in Israel, limiting moves like annexation despite right-wing Israeli support.
- High-level U.S. involvement signals the ceasefire’s fragility and that sustained attention is needed to keep it intact.
Netanyahu Playing A Long Calculus
- Netanyahu is juggling coalition fractures, judicial fights, and potential early elections while balancing political survival and foreign diplomacy.
- He may delay elections to maximize gains from either a peace package or security crisis rather than risk immediate campaigning.
Reconstruction Needs Reconciliation Too
- Samer Sinijlawi stresses reconstruction must run alongside reconciliation and psychological healing for lasting peace.
- He argues reconstruction of infrastructure alone cannot repair trauma or build sustainable coexistence.
