This is the first of a two - part interview. Can faith leaders succeed where politicians cannot? In this episode, Rabbi Dr. Daniel Roth, founder of Mosaica – The Religious Peace Initiative, explores the growing influence of 'religious diplomacy' in the Israeli – Palestinian conflict. Rather than relying solely on governments and formal negotiations, Mosaica works with rabbis, imams and other trusted community leaders to build dialogue, reduce tensions and create pathways towards peace from the ground up.

Rabbi Dr. Roth discusses how religious leaders can act as effective mediators, why local trust is often the missing ingredient in peacebuilding, and whether this model offers a realistic path forward amid the ongoing Israel – Gaza war. It's a thought provoking conversation about the untapped power of faith, relationships and grassroots diplomacy in one of the world's most enduring and challenging conflicts.