Is the Israel-Hamas War Closer to Its Beginning or Its End?

From FP Editors:

“As the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack and the ensuing Israel-Hamas war approaches, the prospects of peace between Israelis and Palestinians seem less likely than ever. Despite repeated attempts by U.S., Egyptian, and Qatari diplomats to negotiate a cease-fire and hostage release deal, the conflict in Gaza remains unresolved and is now spreading across the region.

Last year, *Foreign Policy* asked a group of writers [what Gaza would look like](https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/12/07/israel-hamas-gaza-palestine-how-war-end-peace/) in a year. This year, instead of seeking solutions or draft peace plans, we asked a range of contributors—Palestinians, Israelis, Americans, and Jordanians—to assess where we stand now and what the future may hold: In short, is the war in Gaza closer to its end or its beginning?*”*