Three years after October 7, with Aaron David Miller

Israel faces a precarious diplomatic landscape as its traditional bipartisan support in the United States erodes and its international standing declines following the October 7 attacks. While the nation maintains significant military and intelligence capabilities, its internal political polarization and the ongoing conflict in Gaza underscore a fundamental lack of leadership capable of reconciling irreconcilable visions for security and governance. Aaron David Miller highlights that the US-Israel relationship is increasingly strained by domestic political shifts, while peace activists Maoz Inon and Aziz Abu Sarah offer a counter-narrative, advocating for reconciliation over vengeance. Despite the grim reality of the conflict and the failure of current diplomatic efforts, these activists emphasize the necessity of humanizing the "other" to break cycles of violence, arguing that political will can be manufactured through persistent civic engagement and a shared vision for a peaceful future.