I have served as a negotiator and mediator in many international conflicts, including the investigation of war crimes that took place during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I have defended Palestinians in Israeli courts, and I have convened back-channel Palestinian-Israeli forums for many years.The developments surrounding the cease-fire in Gaza are fragile. Since it took effect, the death toll in Gaza has exceeded 400. The situation is precarious. It was clear that both Israel and Hamas would blame the other side for violating the cease-fire agreement. There is an urgency in setting up …READ FULL ARTICLE
