The Middle East… remains far from stable. Hamas continues to resist disarmament, Iran remains a major threat, and Hezbollah’s armed presence in Lebanon continues to undermine the authority of the Lebanese state. The future of Gaza, including who will govern it and who will control its weapons, stands unresolved.
Can Gaza really have a new beginning while the organization that launched the October 7, 2023 massacre retains the ability to obstruct the transition and launch more massacres — not just of Israelis but of its own citizens and other neighbors?
The achievements of recent months could be weakened, or even reversed, if the remaining challenges are left unresolved.