The Israel-Hamas war: Local and regional paths towards de-escalation

Online Policy Dialogue
Speakers: Aaron David Miller, Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Adnan Tabatabai, CEO, Center for Applied Research in Partnership with the Orient (CARPO); Andrea Dessì, Assistant Professor, American University of Rome & Scientific Advisor, Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI); Maya Sion-Tzidkiyahu, Director of the Israel-Europe Relations Program, Mitvim
Moderator: Mihai Chihaia, Policy Analyst, European Policy Centre
This online Policy Dialogue analysed the latest developments of the war in Gaza, its ramifications, the drivers of escalating violence in the Middle East, and the US and EU actions and policies towards the region.
The discussion touched upon ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the Israel-Hamas war, roadmaps towards peace, and potential paths to tackle the Red Sea crisis. Emphasis was also placed on the role of regional actors, how the EU can pursue a more united approach in the Middle East, and what is next for US involvement in the region.