Ghaith al-Omari

Ghaith Al-Omari, senior fellow at The Washington Institute and former PA advisor, brings expertise on Palestinian politics and Gaza reconstruction. He discusses Gaza’s fragile ceasefire and governance challenges. He warns Hamas will remain powerful short-term and argues against normalizing engagement. He reviews lessons from past diplomacy and the regional fallout from the Saudi-Emirati rift.

Dan Byman, an expert at the Center for Strategic & International Studies; Ghaith al-Omari, a scholar at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy; and Scott R. Anderson, a senior editor at Lawfare, delve into the escalating violence in the West Bank amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict. They examine the implications of settler violence, the precarious position of the Palestinian Authority, and the potential international legal ramifications. Discussions highlight the need for proactive measures and viable solutions to foster peace and stability in the region.