We all know the tragedy. On October 7, Hamas entered Israel to begin a new slaughter of Jews. He killed about 1,200 Israelis, without distinction and with medieval methods, like a true pogrom. That same day, Israel promised an iron fist against the terrorist organization that rules Gaza.
Some of us feared the worst. One part has been fulfilled. Almost two months later we are facing the human and physical destruction of a good part of Gaza. And we have already gone through a truce that alleviates the suffering of two peoples, but does not provide a solution to either.
Some analysts have highlighted the virtues of a longer ceasefire. To the release of hostages and the reduction of civilian casualties would be added the reduction of tensions in the West Bank, the options for international escalation and radicalization among the victims of the siege. But, as I said, this is not enough.
What can be done to foster lasting peace in that territory between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean? Some world leaders are clear about it: 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, Joseph Borrellhas 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 more security guarantees to Israel. It is the same thing that he defended Pedro Sanchez 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 pressures from Iran. But not only that. The interests of the Arabs will have to coincide with the United States and the right in Israel. Also in matters as delicate as the occupied territories.
Only then will the dream of two States living together in peace and harmony find a small crack through which to slip through.
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