"Analyzing the Aftermath of Gaza: Insights by Carl Bildt"

Following Hamas's recent attack on Israel, the international community is affirming Israel's right to defend itself. However, it is crucial to consider the path towards lasting peace and stability in the region. The article highlights the failure of previous peace efforts, the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements, and the loss of credibility of the Palestinian Authority. The author suggests a return to the basic principles of the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative and the involvement of major powers like the US, EU, and China. The hope is to prevent the destruction of the possibility of peace and to keep the light of hope aglow in these dark days.