Why Negotiations Break Down in The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

New Atenism presents Feasts of Reason. In this episode, Professor Raphael Cohen Almagor, a British Israeli political theorist, discusses his background, interest in conflict resolution, and the research behind his forthcoming book on resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He emphasizes the importance of justice, empathy, and leadership in achieving sustainable peace. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the preconditions for peace between Israel and Palestine, the concept of justice as explored by John Rawls, the importance of listening in negotiations, and the current situation with Iran. The themes of peace, justice, negotiation, and conflict resolution are central to the discussion.TakeawaysConflict resolution requires understanding, empathy, and recognition of the other side's wishes.The most important value in conflict resolution is justice, and sustainable peace requires leadership, empathy, and recognition of both sides' aspirations. Preconditions for peace between Israel and PalestineThe importance of listening in negotiationsChapters00:00 The Importance of Justice in Conflict Resolution01:08:26 The Current Situation with Iran