Yair Wallach: The Ceasefire, & The Future of Israel-Palestine

In this episode, we are joined by Yair Wallach, Chair of the Centre for Jewish Studies at SOAS, University of London, to discuss the January 2025 ceasefire agreement between Israel and Gaza officials.The conversation examines the immediate and ongoing impacts of the ceasefire, including humanitarian aid access, the temporary pause in hostilities, and the challenges of maintaining peace amid Israeli military operations in Jenin. Yair Wallach also explores the political dynamics shaping the ceasefire’s future, as well as the broader implications for the region.This episode provides critical insight into one of the most pressing developments in the Middle East today.Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe for future episodes.#MiddleEast #GazaCeasefire #Israel #Palestine #Politics #CurrentEvents #genocideingaza00:00 - Opening01:18 - Introduction02:01 - War Goals: Were They Achieved by Hamas and Israel?07:51 - Who Won the War: A Genuine Victory or a Pyrrhic One?10:49 - Operation Iron Wall: Ongoing Conflict in Jenin Despite Ceasefire15:59 - The May 2024 Agreement: Why Did It Fail, and What Changed?17:56 - The Ceasefire: A Hiatus or a Genuine Step Forward?26:44 - Palestinian Islamic Jihad: Role and Goals Compared to Hamas27:47 - Hamas as a Political and Military Entity: Prospects for Long-Term Peace30:38 - The Olmert-Kidwa Peace Plan: A Feasible Blueprint for Peace?36:44 - Steve Witkoff’s Inspection Team: Diplomacy or Political Provocation?39:52 - US Diplomacy and Power in Israel44:43 - Sanctions Lifted: Impact of Trump’s Decision on Violence51:07 - How Will History Remember the Gaza Conflict?54:56 - Genocide vs. Ethnic Cleansing59:29 - Ethos and Credibility: Who Should Write About the Middle East?