Fareed Zakaria GPS Haviv Rettig Gur and Mustafa Barghouti Discuss the Implications of the Gaza Ceasefire Deal
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Jan 19, 2025 
Haviv Rettig Gur, a senior analyst at The Times of Israel, brings insights on Israeli affairs, while Mustafa Barghouti, president of the Palestinian National Initiative, offers a crucial Palestinian perspective. They discuss the recent ceasefire and the emotional release of hostages, emphasizing the nuanced power dynamics at play. The conversation probes the long-term implications for peace, the need for democratic governance in Gaza, and the challenges of military strategy against Hamas, all framed within the backdrop of regional stability.
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October 7 Trauma
- Israelis experienced deep trauma on October 7, not just from the Hamas massacre, but from the inability to help fellow citizens.
- Witnessing friends' fear of Hamas at their doorsteps was unforgettable and highlighted a national ethos betrayal.
Phase One Deal Analysis
- The first phase of the Israel-Hamas deal involves no strategic concessions for Israel, maintaining border control and redeployment capabilities.
- The deal prioritizes the return of Israeli hostages without significantly altering the strategic balance.
Challenges of Phase Two
- The second phase, demanding Israeli withdrawal, presents a significant political challenge domestically.
- It could lead to Hamas regaining control of Gaza, making it difficult for the Israeli right to support the second phase.