Grisha Yakubovich served over 30 years in the Israeli army, including time leading the strategy and coordination of infrastructure projects in the Palestinian Territories. He was the last Israeli mayor of Gaza during the civil administration in Gaza in 1994. He runs Grisha Consulting which provides strategic consulting about projects in the West Bank to private companies, governments, and NGOs. 00:00 The State of Affairs: War and Stagnation 05:39 Cultural Roots of Conflict: Education and Ideology 11:28 Identity and Belonging: The Israeli Perspective 17:27 The Cycle of Revenge: Historical Context and Future Implications 23:38 Corruption and Power: The Financial Underpinnings of Conflict 32:10 Understanding the Complexity of Hamas and Hezbollah 33:38 The Nature of Violence and Cruelty in Gaza 36:30 The Scale of Cruelty: Reflections on October 7th 39:09 The Future of Gaza: Relationships and Responsibilities 41:51 The Role of Gazans in Their Own Future 42:38 The Dynamics of Control in Gaza 44:36 Hamas: Governance and Humanitarian Challenges 47:38 The Path to Change: Palestinian Authority vs. Hamas 50:38 The Economic Reality of Gaza: Aid and Dependency 53:38 The Interplay of Aid and Governance in Gaza 58:31 The Role of International Organizations in Gaza 01:00:46 The Historical Context of Hamas' Power 01:03:45 The Fuel and Water Supply Dynamics in Gaza 01:06:03 Water Crisis in Gaza 01:07:51 International Aid and Energy Solutions 01:09:50 Palestinian Authority's Role 01:11:26 UNRWA and Humanitarian Aid Challenges 01:12:51 Energy and Water Infrastructure Issues 01:17:01 Victimhood and Responsibility 01:17:43 Comparative Suffering: Palestinians vs. Others 01:20:28 The Role of Education and Success 01:21:46 Interdependence of Israeli and Palestinian Economies 01:24:55 Historical Claims and Modern Realities 01:26:57 Empowerment vs. Victimhood 01:30:33 Cultural Heroes and Societal Progress 01:31:49 Hope for Coexistence 01:39:33 Reconstruction and Accountability