Preceded by the film There is Another Way

Israel-Palestine: what prospects for peace?

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Sunday 9 March – 14h00
Espace Pitoëff - Grande Salle
Rue de Carouge 52, 1205 Geneva

After the bloodshed of recent months, is peace finally possible between Israelis and Palestinians? A new Middle East is emerging, reshaping the balance of power—but is it for the better?

Over a century ago, in 1915, the British promised the Sharif of Mecca the creation of an independent Arab state encompassing Palestine. Two years later, contradicting that vow, London pledged to establish a Jewish national home in Palestine. After so many conflicts, including the appalling human disaster of recent months, will this war ever end? Could today’s geopolitical upheavals in the Middle East open new possibilities? This is the focus of our discussion, as Saudi Arabia and France prepare to co-chair an international conference next June aimed at unifying all two-state solution initiatives. Could this overly promised land finally become a land of peace?

Discussion

Hiba Qasas
Founder and Director of Principle for Peace
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Aziz Alghashian
Researcher specialising in Israel-Saudi Arabia relations (by videoconference)
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Eran Etzion
Former Deputy Head of Israel’s National Security Council
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Ofer Bronchtein
President and co-founder of the International Peace Forum
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Moderators

Pierre Hazan
Adviser with the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
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Language(s)
The discussion is interpreted in English and French

By Stephen Apkon

There is Another Way

There is Another Way chronicles the experiences of Combatants for Peace, a group of Israeli ex-soldiers and Palestinian former fighters who reject hatred in favour of peace. They are convinced that reconciliation is not only possible but essential. After the events of 7 October and the war in Gaza, this documentary looks into the personal and collective struggles of those who believe violence can never solve the conflict. Yet before any other considerations, one fundamental question must be answered: is this vision truly realistic?

 
⚠︎ This film contains distressing stories that may offend the sensibilities of viewers.

Swiss Premiere
Section : Competition - Focus
Country : United States, Palestine, Israel
Original languages : Arabic, Hebrew, English
Subtitles : English, French
Duration
67’
Year
2024
Director
Stephen Apkon
Producer
Reconsider
Photographie
Hanna Abu Saada
Danor Glazer
Editing
Sean Gallagher
Music
Shay Alon
Son
Issa Qumsyah
Daniel Shitrit
World Sales
Area 23a