Overview

• The former Israeli prime minister and the Palestinian activist shared a stage at Spain’s Foro La Toja–Vínculo Atlántico in a discussion moderated by Pablo García‑Berdoy.
• Ehud Olmert called a two‑state outcome the only political solution, urged restraint after the October 7 trauma, and predicted a Palestinian state on territory many Israelis consider theirs.
• Samer Sinijlawi urged Europe to ensure elections in Gaza as a path to defeat Hamas and said Palestinians should prioritize Israeli security, condemn Hamas, and secure dignity and self‑determination.
• Both contended that current leaders must be replaced, criticizing Benjamin Netanyahu and Mahmoud Abbas while saying Israel is one election from peace and Palestine needs a new leader.
• El País reported that a Trump‑style peace formula has been described as accepted in principle by Israel and Hamas, though both speakers said implementing it would require major changes.