Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib is a pro-Palestinian, anti-Hamas expert who grew up in Gaza City. He says a realistic path to peace in the Middle East requires different thinking.

Guest

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. Co-founder and director of Realign for Palestine, an Atlantic Council project that aims to challenge entrenched narratives in the Israel and Palestine discourse. Author of the book “Hamas and Its Two Million Hostages.” He grew up in Gaza City.

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This program aired on August 13, 2026.