As the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas continues, we welcome Mouin Rabbani back on the program. In a recent analysis titled “Thoughts on Truce,” Rabbani writes, “Israel’s military failures notwithstanding it is also the case that if it resumes operations, its most difficult challenges lie ahead rather than behind it.” Rabbani joins host Allen Ruff to discuss explains what he means. He also goes into the the events of the truce and the role of world governments in the ceasefire and war.

Mouin Rabbani is a researcher, analyst, and widely published commentator on Palestinian affairs, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the contemporary Middle East. He has previously served as Principal Political Affairs Officer with the Office of the UN Special Envoy for Syria, Head of Middle East with Crisis Management Initiative/Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation, and Senior Middle East Analyst and Special Advisor on Israel-Palestine with the International Crisis Group. Rabbani is Co-Editor of Jadaliyya and Contributing Editor of Middle East Report.

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