James Elder, spokesperson for the UN Children's Fund, UNICEF, is calling for the rapid opening of more border crossings into Gaza. The fact that progress has been so slow, a week after the ceasefire was negotiated, has "political, not logistical reasons", he says.
By Markus Bickel
The Gaza Board of Peace convened by Donald Trump has been widely criticized. However, it has also been endorsed by the United Nations (UN) and should therefore be used by the EU to advance a two-state solution, writes an analyst from the Center for International Peace Operations (ZIF).
By Tobias Pietz
Four months after the Sharm el-Sheikh peace summit, the Gaza Peace Council meets for the first time on Thursday. Director-designate Mladenov is calling for more pressure on Israel to prevent a permanent division of the coastal strip.
By Markus Bickel
EU Commissioner Šuica will travel to Washington for the first meeting of the body set up by US President Trump. Through this act, the Commission hopes to reaffirm the EU’s commitment to the peace process in Gaza without actually becoming a member of the Board of Peace itself.
By Almut Siefert
Ahead of the Munich Security Conference, which kicks off on Friday, South Africa’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alvin Botes spoke with Table.Briefings and explained why he thinks this year’s MSC is particularly important.
By David Renke
The Federal Constitutional Court has rejected a Palestinian’s constitutional complaint against German arms exports to Israel. ECCHR criticizes the fact that that access to justice remains closed to people whose lives are affected by the arms exports.
By Maria Mitrov
US President Trump’s plans for a new international peace committee for Gaza are entering a new phase: A document founding the “Board of Peace” is due to be signed on the fringes of the World Economic Forum. The list of potential committee members raises many questions.
By Maria Mitrov
Since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began, there have been repeated deadly incidents. The latest escalation takes the situation to a new level.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The head of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Karim Haggag, calls on the EU to stick to Europe’s values when it comes to dealing with the Gaza war. The EU’s diplomatic role will be important in the future.
By Okan Bellikli
The most important thing is to link all issues concerning Gaza with a path to a two-state solution, says Karim Haggag, Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
By Okan Bellikli
