Polis Distinguished Fellow Ambassador Miriam Sapiro wrote an opinion piece for CNN on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and of her peacebuilding efforts in the Balkans. Although she contends that “every peace negotiation presents uniquely challenging circumstances” she believes that the US involvement in Bosnia and the subsequent Dayton Agreement can provide guidance during the current crisis.
Ambassador Sapiro argues, “A strong US commitment to negotiations, coupled with tangible support from regional players to fight Hamas and to build an effective Palestinian Authority, as well as the emergence of Israeli and Palestinian leaders who do support a two-state solution, provide hope that this terrible phase could sow the seeds for a better future.”
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