From intelligence to peacebuilding: what stabilization forces get wrong

The discussion integrates a guest, a conflict resolution expert and visiting family member. He and Yossi discuss the link between intelligence, clandestine operations, and peacebuilding, emphasizing the credibility Yossi's security background lent to his efforts. Yossi illustrates by recounting a pivotal moment in 1977 when he was considered for a role in peacemaking between Israel and Egypt. The conversation shifts to the current situation in Gaza, criticizing the effectiveness of UN peacekeeping and stabilization forces, particularly UNRWA, and the surprising role the European Union is currently playing at the Rafah crossing.

Episode summary:

• A historical story: diplomacy, timing, and why security backgrounds enable dialogue
• Stabilization vs Peacekeeping
• Force protection and why deployments underperform
• UNRWA is a mandate problem
• Who feeds, shelters, and treats people when systems vanish?