GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

The path to a two-state solution for Israel & Palestine: Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak's perspective

Nov 18, 2023

Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak discusses the ongoing war with Hamas, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the potential for a two-state solution with Palestine. Barak criticizes Benjamin Netanyahu's policies, emphasizes the goal of destroying Hamas, reflects on the failed peace summit in 2000, and explores strategies for Israel to overcome anti-Semitism and revive the peace process.

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Ehud Barak stresses the importance of a two-state solution as the long-term solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting the risks of a non-Jewish or non-democratic political entity.

Barak calls for a change in leadership in Israel that is more open to negotiation and emphasizes the need for engaging with the international community, proposing a multinational force led by Egypt as a potential solution for governing the Gaza Strip.

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The Importance of the Two-State Solution

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak emphasizes the importance of the two-state solution for the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Barak acknowledges that the past attempts at brokering a deal have failed, but he argues that the long-term solution remains a separate state for both nations due to their different histories, aspirations, and demographics. He highlights the risk of a single political entity becoming either non-Jewish or non-democratic and stresses the need for Israel to take decisive action to secure its own identity and future, while also recognizing the importance of finding a partner within the Palestinian leadership.

Introduction

2min

Historical Context and the Need for a Two-State Solution

18min

Negotiating the Release of Hostages and Prisoners

5min

Addressing the Rise of Anti-Semitism and Moving Towards Peace

3min

Conclusion, Website, and Sponsor Ads

2min

Is a two-state solution still possible for Israel and Palestine? Ehud Barak, former Prime Minister of Israel, joins Ian Bremmer on the GZERO World Podcast to discuss the ongoing war with Hamas, the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and whether the idea of a two-state solution with Palestine is still realistic. Barak participated in the 2000 Camp David summit with Yasser Arafat and has arguably come closer than any Israeli leader in modern to securing peace, though he ultimately failed. Barak is critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies of tacitly viewing Hamas in Gaza as an asset and the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank as a liability instead of the other way around. He also admits that they should have gotten more humanitarian aid into Gaza sooner but argues that the goal of destroying Hamas is critical for Israel’s future. Barak and Bremmer also discuss the 240 estimated hostages still being held captive, the recent strikes on hospitals in Gaza, and how Israel can move forward after the war to live in peace with its neighbors.

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GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

The path to a two-state solution for Israel & Palestine: Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak's perspective

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Importance of the Two-State Solution

Israel's Strategy and Response to the Conflict

Negotiations, Ceasefire, and Prisoner Exchange

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts