The United States has been happy to neglect the Palestinian issue for years. Why is he now talking about a “reinvigorated” peace process?
After the war against Gaza, US President Joe Biden says he wants to “revitalize” attempts to create a Palestinian state alongside Israel.
But the devil is in the details. After Hamas’ attack on Israel and Israel’s scorched earth war in Gaza, will either side want to talk about peace and stability? Are the Israelis willing to make compromises that the Palestinians would find acceptable, and vice versa?
Mara Rudman worked as a Middle East envoy in the Clinton and Obama administrations. She tells host Steve Clemons that U.S. national security interests will force Washington to impose a resolution.