September 17, 2025 | Ran Porat
The only path forward is to move beyond hardliner narratives and construct a new, hopeful story. Rebuilding Gaza requires international support — Israel, the US, and Arab states must help foster a future based on human rights, prosperity, and peace. Instead of martyrdom, Gaza’s narrative must embrace freedom, life, and dignity. Instead of hornets’ stings, Gazans could envision themselves as bees—building a hive of productivity and creating honey for themselves and their Israeli neighbours. For Gaza and Israel alike, daring to imagine such a future is the first step toward making it real.