Thousands gather for rare peace event in Jerusalem

Thousands attended a peace event in Jerusalem amid the ongoing Gaza war, with organizers emphasizing the need for an alternative future to the current extremist-driven reality. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and ex-Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Nasser al-Kidwa presented their two-state solution proposal, which includes a territory swap and shared sovereignty over Jerusalem’s Old City. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens under an Israeli blockade, with significant civilian casualties on both sides following Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.