The release of the hostages and the ceasefire have brought a wave of collective relief.

After two years of grief and fear that seemed to grow with every news cycle, it feels possible to take a breath, and let hope back in.
 

As this moment unfolds, we find ourselves looking back at the future scenarios we published in December 2023 and asking:

 

• Is the “Bloom After Battle” (the best case scenario) still possible?

• And if so, what needs to be true to make it real?
   

Join us for this unusual Forum Brief, where we’ll explore these questions together with a diverse panel of five very different guest speakers — each offering a distinct perspective on what Israel’s future might hold, and what choices could help tip the balance toward healing and rebuilding.