Max Rodenbeck

Max Rodenbeck, Crisis Group Israel-Palestine director, offers regional diplomatic analysis. Mairav Zonszein, Israel analyst, explains Israeli politics and reactions. Amjad Iraqi, Palestine analyst, outlines Gaza governance and humanitarian realities. They discuss the Board of Peace structure, Gaza’s technocratic committee, ceasefire violence, sequencing of disarmament versus troop withdrawal, and prospects for international stabilization.

Michael Hanna, a U.S. director at the International Crisis Group, reveals how Trump's Gaza plan formed amid regional pressures. Max Rodenbeck analyzes the deal's implications, highlighting its benefits for Israel while shifting Gaza's burdens globally. Amjad Iraqi shares urgent Palestinian reactions, stressing concerns over limited agency and the humanitarian fallout. They unpack key uncertainties, including security provisions and governance, and discuss the plan's reception among Israeli politicians and regional allies, all against the backdrop of ongoing conflict.

Max Rodenbeck, the Israel-Palestine director at Crisis Group, provides expert insights on Israel's return to military action. Mairav Zonszein discusses Israeli public sentiment towards the government's response to the hostage crisis, while Amjad Iraqi highlights the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Michael Wahid Hanna analyzes U.S. support for Israel's campaign amidst a shifting Middle East policy. They delve into the complexities of negotiating peace, the role of Hamas, and the mounting pressures on both Palestinians and Israelis.