Expert opinion: Palestinian and Israeli consequences of the war on Gaza. Palestinian actors must capture the historical moment of union and capitalize on Palestinian steadfastness.
The blow achieved by October 7th to the status and image of the Israeli occupation cannot be erased. There is an international consensus on the necessity of establishing a Palestinian state. We may witness movements and initiatives to revive the settlement process. Israel seeks to replicate the West Bank experience in Gaza, attract Arab countries to provide financing and reconstruction, and reach free normalization in the region.