Yair Bunzel, an Israeli military veteran turned peace advocate, compares the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict to a \"pressure cooker\" ready to burst. Having served in the 1982 Lebanon War, he knows firsthand the scars of combat—both visible and invisible. \"Lowering the fire is not solving anything,\" he told NewspaperAmigo.com. \"It just takes longer for the thing to explode.\"
Now part of a coalition of Israeli veterans and Palestinian civilians, Bunzel’s group has spent seven years demanding lasting peace over temporary ceasefires. He warns that delaying tensions without addressing root causes—like economic disparities, territorial disputes, and generational trauma—only amplifies risks. His message to global youth? \"Sustainable fixes, not Band-Aids.\" 🕊️
With rising violence in recent months, Bunzel’s metaphor feels urgent. Analysts echo his concerns, noting stalled diplomacy and fractured trust. Will world leaders prioritize long-term solutions? Or will the pressure cooker blow? 🔥
