The French newspaper L'Express published a report trying to extrapolate what the Palestinian-Israeli conflict will lead to after the end of the war in Gaza, specifying that the best that can happen is the implementation of the two-state solution, and the worst is the continuation of the war between the two sides without a resolution.

The report, written by Charles Hacke and Cyril Briat, explained that the situation in the Gaza Strip has become more complex than ever before, and pointed out that the solution, which has remained an elusive dream for a long time, and which is now considered the only possible way to guarantee peace is the establishment of two states, Israel and Palestine, to coexist between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea.

Hamas' ideology will never end

They said that eliminating Hamas fighters, if that happened, would end the fighting, but it would not end their ideology.

Former Palestinian negotiator Ghaith Al-Omari, currently a researcher at the Washington Institute, was quoted as saying that if Hamas is defeated, there will be a period in which people in Gaza will continue to adopt its ideas, but without being able to implement them.

Al-Omari said that the post-Hamas militant period should be used to propose a more attractive political alternative and start the peace process, but if Gaza is not rebuilt, the Palestinian Authority will remain weak, discredited and corrupt, and the Israelis will find no place for real cooperation.

The need for new leaders for peace to emerge

Also quoting Omar Shaaban, director of the Pal Think Center for Studies based in Gaza, “It will be necessary to organize elections in Palestine, but also in Israel, in order to provide new leaders capable of continuing the path towards peace.”

In Israel, the report says, many are waiting for the war to stop to demand accountability, and it is difficult to imagine how the Prime Minister can survive an investigation committee charged with determining his responsibility for the October 7 massacre. However, Benjamin Netanyahu has often proven his ability to survive.

Perhaps there is a greater danger

The report also predicted that there may be a greater danger awaiting the region, represented by the extension of the conflict. He explained that as the war in Gaza continues, Lebanese Hezbollah will continue to threaten Israel on its northern border, and if Hamas is on the verge of losing the war, Hezbollah may become more involved in the war, and perhaps Iran as well.

The report continued its expectations to say that the situation in the West Bank could worsen, and Hamas could seek to open another front against the Israeli army.

The two writers concluded their report by citing what Ghaith Al-Omari said, “If Hamas is defeated militarily, it is possible for Gaza to be governed by an international coalition with the participation of Arab countries until it is rebuilt and the Palestinian Authority is rehabilitated.”

Source: French press + Aljazeera