The 15th edition of the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha, Qatar, has begun with a focus on the transformative impacts of the “Tufan Al-Aqsa” operation and the subsequent Israeli war on Gaza. Discussions at the forum will examine the effects of these events on Palestinian, Israeli, regional, and international levels. This two-day event, titled “Transformations in the Middle East After the Tufan Al-Aqsa,” brings together experts, researchers, and media professionals from various countries to delve into these critical issues.
The opening session of the forum, titled “Tufan Al-Aqsa in the Context of Palestinian National Struggle,” explored the Palestinian resistance, the factors leading to the Tufan Al-Aqsa operation, and the political prospects for the Palestinian cause amid current international dynamics. Speakers emphasized the importance of establishing a Palestinian state and the Palestinians’ right to self-determination, highlighting the humanitarian cost of the operation and the ongoing challenges of occupation, settlement, and blockade in Palestinian territories.
In the second session, “Repercussions of the War on Israel,” participants analyzed the internal Israeli situation and the long-term effects of the Tufan Al-Aqsa operation on Israel, considering military, political, social, and economic dimensions. The forum’s agenda for the first day also includes sessions on “International Justice in the Balance of the Israeli War on Gaza” and “Arab Stances on the Palestinian Cause,” with tomorrow’s discussions focusing on post-Tufan Al-Aqsa balances, the international agenda, targeting journalists amid the Gaza war, and narrative conflicts regarding the war on Gaza for social media influencers.
Overall, the Al Jazeera Forum provides a platform for in-depth discussions on the complex and far-reaching impacts of the “Tufan Al-Aqsa” operation and the Israeli war on Gaza. By bringing together a diverse group of experts and professionals, the forum aims to shed light on the ongoing struggles in the region and the need for international solidarity and action to address the root causes of conflict and instability. Through these discussions, participants hope to raise awareness and generate solutions to promote peace, justice, and security in the Middle East.
