Israeli military response to Hamas escalates, Israeli and Palestinian perspectives on the future, challenges of rebuilding Gaza, frustration with lack of formal Palestinian leadership, shift toward participatory democracy in Israel.
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Israel needs to shift its focus from just war to effectively address the humanitarian and political responsibilities in Gaza after the conflict.
The day after the conflict poses complex challenges that require Israel to consider the needs, rights, and aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians, emphasizing moral responsibilities instead of just moral rights.
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The Urgency of Considering the Day After
As the conflict in Israel continues, there is a growing conversation about the day after. This refers to the period following the destruction of Hamas or the achievement of certain objectives. The international community, including the United States and Israel's allies, is raising this question. The day after raises important issues about the plans, responsibilities, and political horizon that Israel should have in Gaza. The focus shifts from just war to what happens next, particularly the humanitarian aspect and the moral and political responsibilities Israel holds. There is a need to control the extremist far-right voices and to consider replacing the current government to bring a positive direction for the future.
The Humanitarian and Political Challenges in Gaza
The day after raises significant questions about the future of Gaza, with attention turning to the devastated population of two million people. The challenge is not just about Israel's moral rights but also its moral responsibilities. It requires a shift from self-centeredness to considering the needs of the civilian population in Gaza. The international community is calling for Israel to address the political horizon in addition to the humanitarian aspect. The question arises of how to handle the devastation and provide a political solution that takes into account the rights and aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians.
Preparing for the Day After and the Need for Leadership
The day after poses complex challenges and Israel needs to be prepared. There is a sense of unpreparedness in Israeli society, both in terms of asking the right questions and finding answers. It calls for a shift from emphasizing moral rights to moral responsibilities and from executive leadership to a national collective leadership focus. There is hope in the demonstrated people power in Israel that could force the political leadership to engage in deeper conversations and consider policy issues. However, the timing is crucial, as immediate attention will be on rebuilding and addressing the pressing needs of the country. The need for a political horizon, a partnership with the Arab world, and questions about the Israel of tomorrow should be part of the discussions and considerations for the day after.
As the Israeli military response to Hamas continues to escalate, Israelis have struggled to envision how Israel will rebuild and heal once the war is over and consider what an end to Hamas would mean for Palestinians.Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi begin this important work by imagining what the dawning of a new day will look like for the future of Israel and Gaza.