After more than two years, we are on the verge of an end to the hostage crisis and the war in Gaza that began on October 7, 2023. While we are filled with hope for a peaceful future for Israelis and Palestinians alike, many questions remain: What comes next for Israel and Gaza? When will every hostage return home? And can peace truly endure? Brett and Marc will explore this pivotal moment and discuss how the end of the war could reshape life for Israelis, Palestinians, and the entire Middle East.
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Brett McGurk has held senior national security appointments across the Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations. Most recently he was the White House Coordinator for the Middle East under President Biden, where he spearheaded negotiations on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Gaza conflict, and helped organize the defense of Israel against two of the largest ballistic missile attacks in history. He previously served as Special Presidential Envoy under Obama and Trump, leading the global campaign to defeat ISIS. McGurk is now a Global Affairs Analyst for CNN and a Distinguished Fellow at Harvard’s Belfer Center and the Atlantic Council. He is also a partner at Lux Capital, and a Special Advisor for International Affairs at Cisco. He is finally authoring a book on presidential decision-making based on his first-hand experience, to be published by Crown.
Rabbi Marc Baker is President and CEO of Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston (CJP). Marc leads the organization in its mission to build vibrant Jewish communities and ignite positive change at home, in Israel, and around the world. He champions CJP’s efforts to create a healthy, thriving ecosystem of organizations and opportunities that support the Jewish community, deepen engagement with Jewish life, and strengthen and deepen connections to Israel. Marc regularly writes, speaks, and teaches about leadership, community, and civic life, bringing the voice of Jewish tradition to contemporary issues.
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