The Defeat of Israel and the Rebirth of Palestinian Agency

The Defeat of Israel and the Rebirth of Palestinian Agency

For decades, the prevailing notion was that the ‘solution’ to the Israeli occupation of Palestine lay in a strictly negotiated process. “Only dialogue can achieve peace” has been the relentlessly peddled mantra in political circles, academic platforms, media forums, and the like. A colossal industry burgeoned around that idea, expanding dramatically in the lead-up to, […]

Ramzy Baroud - The defeat of Israel and the rebirth of Palestinian agency - Brave New Europe

Israel were unable to destroy Hamas – armed resistance still has its place in the Palestinian struggle. Dr. Ramzy Baroud is a journalist, author and the Editor of The Palestine Chronicle. He is the author of six books. His forthcoming book, ‘Before the Flood,’ will be published by Seven Stories Press. His other books include ‘Our Vision for Liberation’, ‘My Father was a Freedom Fighter’ and ‘The Last Earth’. Baroud is a Non-resident Senior Resea…

The defeat of Israel and the rebirth of Palestinian agency

By Ramzy Baroud | MEMO | October 13, 2025 For decades, the prevailing notion was that the ‘solution’ to the Israeli occupation of Palestine lay in a strictly negotiated process. “Only dialogue can achieve peace” has been the relentlessly peddled mantra in political circles, academic platforms, media forums, and the like. A colossal industry burgeoned around that idea, expanding dramatically in the lead-up to, and for years after, the signing of …