What unites Europe and the Middle East? At the #GenevaPeaceForum, Christian Resch reflected on how growing threats to international law in both regions have brought countries closer together. 🎥 Full discussion: youtu.be/87UE3EUbKEs @GermanyDiplo @AuswaertigesAmt

“When you try to manage the conflict, the conflict manages you.” Former Israeli Navy Commander and Shin Bet Director Ami Ayalon explains why Israel’s strategy of managing rather than resolving the conflict with Palestinians has failed. Full interview: youtu.be/oz4IJlNuB04

Can Syria help stabilize the Middle East? During our panel at #GenevaPeaceForum, @Y_AlJundi @syrianmofaex reflected on how the fall of the Assad regime has opened new opportunities, not only for Syrians but also for the wider region. 🎥 Full discussion: youtu.be/87UE3EUbKEs

🎥 Missed our sessions at the #GenevaPeaceForum? Both replays are now available! From shifting dynamics in the Middle East to Syria’s path towards reconciliation, catch up on two discussions about the region’s future. ▶️ Watch now: bit.ly/4zKJ2tW

“The only way to preserve Israel’s security is to divide this piece of land.” Former Israeli Navy Commander and Shin Bet Director Ami Ayalon explains why a two-state solution is key to Israel’s security and regional stability. Full interview: youtu.be/oz4IJlNuB04

“Lebanon is an example of two dominant military forces trying to exercise hegemony.” At the 2026 #GenevaPeaceForum, Lebanese MP @DaouMark discussed his country’s dual challenge. 🎥 Full discussion: youtu.be/87UE3EUbKEs

Our Syria session at #GenevaPeaceForum is kicking off, moderated by @HibaQasas, with speakers from @EU_UNGeneva, @syrianmofaex, the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria and Syria’s National Commission on Transitional Justice. Follow here: genevapeaceforum.ch/en/gpf-2…

A reminder: our Syria session at #genevapeaceforum is at 3pm today. If you’re interested in learning how nations can turn pages and build civic peace, join us at plenary EF at the CICG in Geneva, or online. genevapeaceforum.ch/en/gpf-2…

Amid upcoming Israeli and Palestinian elections, growing tensions in the West Bank and stalled recovery in Gaza, 120 USF members met in Geneva to assess political scenarios and identify joint actions to advance security and dignity for both people. 🔗 bit.ly/4jW5Amw

During our Middle East panel at the 2026 #GenevaPeaceForum, Ambassador Alaa Hegazy shared 5 lessons on the limits of military force, regional diplomacy, and the need for strong national institutions. 🎥 Full panel: youtu.be/87UE3EUbKEs

“The Middle East has an urgent need for a cooperative, regional, political and security framework.” At the #GenevaPeaceForum, we convened regional & European voices to discuss shifting alliances, fragile ceasefires and pathways to stability. 🎥 youtu.be/87UE3EUbKEs

Our Middle East session at #GenevaPeaceForum: bringing together experts from the region and beyond to tackle some of the toughest challenges, and explore how new alliances and frameworks are shifting the landscape. genevapeaceforum.ch/en/gpf-2…

And we’re off! Day one of the #GenevaPeaceForum, with an opening session featuring Sierra Leone President @julius_maadabio, @SwissMFA State Secretary Alexandre Fasel, @UNGeneva Director General @UN_Valovaya, @TheGCSP’s Ambassador Thomas Greminger and GPP’s Annyssa Bellal.

Check out our session at 3pm on the Middle East at a Turning Point — featuring H.E. @AmbAlaaHegazy, @Egyptmfa Ambassador to the UN in Geneva; Yasser al-Jundi of @syrianmofaex; Mark Daou MP of the Lebanese Parliament; and Christian Resch of @GermanyDiplo. genevapeaceforum.ch/en/gpf-2…

New speaker 📣 H.E. @AmbAlaaHegazy, @Egyptmfa Ambassador to the UN in Geneva, joins our #GenevaPeaceForum panel on the Middle East at a turning point. 📅 Mon 12 Oct, 15:00 CEST: Middle East panel 📅 Thu 15 Oct, 15:00 CEST: Syria panel 👉 genevapeaceforum.ch/en/gpf-2…

The Middle East's regional dynamics under pressure. Reconciliation and transition in Syria. Next week at the #GenevaPeaceForum, @PrinciplesPeace hosts two key high-level sessions, both moderated by @HibaQasas. 📅 12 & 15 Oct, both at 15:00 CEST 👉 genevapeaceforum.ch/en/gpf-2…

“Lebanon has the human capital, skills and ambition it needs.” Bilal Y. Saab, a member of the P4P Advisory Group, reflects on Lebanon’s potential to rebuild state authority and regain its independence, sovereignty and prosperity. Full interview: bit.ly/4hclwy6

“What we are missing today is a will to make peace.” @Hanna_Assouline, Founder and President of @lesguerrieres de la Paix, calls for renewed efforts to preserve the prospect of a two-state solution and rebuild spaces for dialogue. Full interview: bit.ly/4xAWSOF