October 7th Attack: Did it Fuel Israel's Far-Right Rise?

Israel's October 7th Attack: A Turning Point? The recent attack on Israel has sparked a heated debate about the rise of the far-right and the role of Prime Minister Netanyahu. Ayoob Kara, a former Likud party minister, believes the attack was a catalyst for the current political climate. "Without the October 7th attack," he stated, "we wouldn't be seeing the far-right in power today; perhaps the left would have returned." Researcher Jamal Zaqout countered this view, arguing that the core of the conflict is the denial of Palestinian rights, not Palestinian failure. He called the latter argument a "worn-out record." This clash of perspectives highlights the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the need for a deeper understanding of its root causes. The discussion also raises questions about the future of peace negotiations and the possibility of a two-state solution.