Former Israeli negotiator's perspective on the war in Gaza | NewsGlow | Centre Stage

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Daniel Levy's Background:

Daniel Levy, president of the US Middle East project and a former Israeli negotiator, discusses his perspective on the war in Gaza.
He served as an Israeli negotiator during the Taba talks under Prime Minister Barak and the Oslo Accords in 1995 under Prime Minister Rabin.

Personal Journey to Negotiation:

Levy, originally a British citizen, became an Israeli citizen and entered negotiations by happenstance, being asked to join the team due to his English proficiency during the Oslo B talks in 1995.

Shift in Perspective:

Over the years, there has been a noticeable shift in Levy's stance. While he initially believed in peace and justice, experiences, including witnessing dismissive attitudes towards Palestinian citizens of Israel, led him to become critical of Israeli government policies.

Challenges in Peace Initiatives:

Levy critiques the failure of peace initiatives, particularly Oslo, emphasizing the missed opportunity for a two-state solution and the need for a different approach to address final status issues such as Jerusalem, settlements, and water rights.

Rising Intolerance and Anti-Semitism:

Levy expresses concern about the rise of intolerance globally, emphasizing the need to distinguish between legitimate criticism of Israeli policies and anti-Semitism. He criticizes Israel's attempts to conflate anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism and warns against the dangers of weaponizing and politicizing the issue.

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