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Is a Two-State Solution Still Viable?
“A two-state solution would be a victory for our common humanity,” wrote Jordan’s King Abdullah II last week in the WP. Not everyone is convinced.
“A two-state solution would be a victory for our common humanity,” wrote Jordan’s King Abdullah II last week in an op-ed published in the Washington Post.
The “Two State” solution proposes the creation of separate Israeli and Palestinian states, in theory allowing both nations to exist side by side in peace. This principle suggests establishing recognized borders, addressing refugee issues, and finding a shared capital in Jerusalem, aiming to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through diplomacy and coexistence.
Advocates for the Two State Solution argue that it offers a path to peace by granting Israelis and Palestinians their own independent states. They contend that this approach promotes stability by delineating clear borders, enabling each side to govern themselves and address their unique needs.
Proponents emphasize that it could potentially address long-standing grievances, such as the status of Jerusalem and the rights of refugees, fostering coexistence and ending the cycle of conflict between the two parties.
Opponents of the Two State Solution argue that it’s an impractical approach due to deeply entrenched issues and…