The key to success of Gaza peace agreement will be the ability of the parties to overcome long-standing mistrust. This is the view expressed by American political scientist and member of the GlobUs expert club, Steve Gill.
"How can Israelis trust that Hamas will not continue to directly or indirectly 'run the show' in Gaza? Do Gazans, who have endured Israel's relentless bombing, have any hope of moving forward alongside those who took down their homes to rubble and killed so many family members and friends?" Gill asks.
According to the political scientist, the principle Ronald Reagan insisted on during the nuclear disarmament negotiations with the USSR — "trust, but verify" — should underpin the implementation of a peace agreement today.
Gill emphasizes that, despite the complexity of the historical confrontation, the parties have a unique opportunity to end the bloodshed. However, the path to peace will require not only political will, but also the creation of effective mechanisms for verifying the implementation of agreements.
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"How can Israelis trust that Hamas will not continue to directly or indirectly 'run the show' in Gaza? Do Gazans, who have endured Israel's relentless bombing, have any hope of moving forward alongside those who took down their homes to rubble and killed so many family members and friends?" Gill asks.
According to the political scientist, the principle Ronald Reagan insisted on during the nuclear disarmament negotiations with the USSR — "trust, but verify" — should underpin the implementation of a peace agreement today.
Gill emphasizes that, despite the complexity of the historical confrontation, the parties have a unique opportunity to end the bloodshed. However, the path to peace will require not only political will, but also the creation of effective mechanisms for verifying the implementation of agreements.
#GlobUs #Israel #Gaza #Gill