Yossi Beilin

In this podcast, Hanan Ashrawi, a Palestinian political leader, and Yossi Beilin, Israel's deputy foreign minister, discuss the legacy of the Oslo peace process and the future of a two-state solution. They explore the challenges of the two-state solution, the impact of Israeli settlements, the success or failure of the Oslo Accords, and the current state of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Xavier Abu Eid, a political analyst and former adviser to the Palestine Liberation Organization, Yezid Sayigh, a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Middle East Center, and Yossi Beilin, former Israeli Justice Minister and Oslo peace process initiator, delve into the complexities of implementing the Gaza ceasefire. They discuss the humanitarian implications of aid delivery, the challenges posed by Israel's actions, and the crucial roles of international representatives. The conversation highlights the need for a unified Palestinian political authority and the hurdles to disarmament and international oversight.

Nimrod Goran, President of MITVIM, Daniela Pellet, Managing Editor at the Institute for War and Peace Reporting, and Yossi Beilin, former Israeli politician, dive deep into Israel's political evolution. They discuss the decline of the Israeli left and its implications for the two-state solution, highlighting pivotal moments like Rabin's assassination. The conversation also reflects on how recent wars and a shift to far-right coalitions are reshaping democracy and public trust. Can a liberal Israel emerge again, and what would that mean for peace?