How new, ‘minimal moderate’ leadership can transform Israel and Gaza

David Rothkopf : It's difficult for Israelis to look beyond the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack.

He says only inspired leadership from Israelis and Palestinians will create basis for a lasting peace.

There is a role to be played by external actors in encouraging a dialogue that could lead to peace, Rothpf writes.

He cites examples of Yasser Arafat , who has lost credibility in his own community because of corruption, incompetence and corruption.

J. Brian Atwood : New and credible Palestinian leadership is badly needed.

Hamas cannot be part of that equation.

Israel will be challenged to solve its problem democratically.

Let us hope that neither the U.S. nor Israel attempts to influence the outcome on the Palestinian side.