We all know the tragedy. On October 7, Hamas entered Israel to begin a new slaughter of Jews. He killed around 1,200 Israelis, without distinction and with medieval methods, like a true pogrom. That same day, Israel promised an iron hand against the terrorist organization that governs Gaza.
Some of us feared the worst. One part has been fulfilled. Almost two months later we faced the human and physical destruction of much of Gaza. And we have already achieved a truce that alleviates the suffering of two peoples, but offers no solution for either of them.
Some analysts have highlighted the virtues of a longer ceasefire. To the release of hostages and the reduction of civilian victims would be added the reduction of tensions in the West Bank, the options of international escalation and radicalization among the victims of the siege. But, as I said, this is not enough.
What can be done to promote lasting peace in that territory between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean? Some world leaders are clear about this: the creation of a Palestinian State made up of Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem and governed by the Palestinian Authority. That is, neither by Israel nor by Hamas.
The high representative of the European Union, Josep BorrellHe recently defended the so-called two-state solution not only as a matter of dignity, humanity and justice for the Palestinian people. Also to neutralize terrorism and offer greater security guarantees to Israel. It’s the same thing he defended Pedro Sanches in Jerusalem before Benjamin Netanyahu.
Is it the plan that will bring peace to Israel and Palestine? Let’s be clear. This solution has failed every time it has been negotiated. It requires as a necessary condition that both the Palestinians and the rest of the Arab world respect and recognize the Jewish State, avoiding pressure from Iran. But not only that. The interests of the Arabs will have to coincide with those of the United States and the right in Israel. Also on matters as delicate as occupied territories.
Only then will the dream of two states living together in peace and harmony find a small crack through which to escape.