two-state solution

The "two-state solution":

A secular fantasy with dangerous consequences

The "two-state solution" is politically naïve. ideologically flawed, strategically disastrous, and spiritually blind. Opinion.

NYC Council Member to Pope:

'Two-state plan ignores history'

NYC Council Member Jim Gennaro rebuts Pope Leo’s two-state call, says Palestinian Arabs reject peace and urges recognition of Israel as the true path to coexistence.

Free Palestine protesters storm debate on two-state solution

Anti-Israel groups in Canada tried to force entry to a debate in Toronto's Meridian Hall to stop former Israeli officials from presenting.

Pope Leo:

'Palestinian statehood is the only solution'

While en route to his first visit to Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV stresses that establishing a Palestinian state is essential to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, praises Turkey.

Saudis have not given up on a Palestinian state

Source in the Saudi royal family tells Israeli media that they would not normalize ties with Israel without a 'two-state solution based on the 1967 borders.'

Father Of Hostage:

'No partnership with those pushing the two-state solution'

Tzvika Mor, whose son was taken hostage, denounced Haaretz for an article criticizing him.

Pope Leo meets Abbas, calls for Gaza aid and 'two-state solution'

Pope Leo XIV meets PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas for the first time, urging aid for Gaza and a two-state solution. The meeting marks 10 years since a Vatican-PA agreement.

Two years on:

Freed hostage Tal Shoham's thoughts on the possibliity of peace

Shoham's experiences tell a great deal about the kind of people who make up Hamas or identify with it. Opinion.

In response to 'Palestinian state':

Security officials: Sanction Palestinian Authority leaders

Security officials recommend responding to recognition of 'Palestine' by sanctioning Palestinian Authority leaders, revoking privileges granted to them until now.

Portugal to recognize a Palestinian state

Portugal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs declares it will recognize a Palestinian state early next week.

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly endorses Palestinian statehood

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passes non-binding resolution outlining "irreversible steps" toward a two-state solution. Israel responds: General Assembly is a political circus detached from reality.

At UN:

Germany to back two-state resolution, oppose 'Palestine'

Germany's government says it will back a UN resolution for a two-state solution but says the time isn't right to recognize a Palestinian state.

Pres. Herzog:

Recognizing Palestinian state will not free a single hostage

President Isaac Herzog speaks at Chatham House, emphasizing that 'unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state will not free one hostage, will not feed one Palestinian, and will only embolden Hamas and reward terror.'

Finland joins Saudi-French push for two-state solution at UN

Finland backs Saudi-French UN declaration urging a two-state solution and end to Gaza war, but internal divisions holding back “Palestine” recognition.

Why Europe pretends the Two-State Solution still exists

Europe prolongs the very conflict it claims to oppose. Opinion.

Canada opposes construction near Ma'ale Adumim

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand has voiced concern over Israeli government policies that, according to her, undermine efforts to achieve a two-state solution.

Sa'ar to Newsmax:

Two-state solution a 'suicidal' illusion for Israel

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar says past land concessions led to terror bases, warns a future Palestinian state would dangerously undermine Israeli security.

Sa'ar to German counterpart:

'It's Judea and Samaria, not the West Bank'

Foreign Minister tells Johann Wadephul that Israel won’t forfeit security, slams global pressure, PA incitement, and hypocrisy on Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria.

German FM says process of recognizing 'Palestine' must begin now

Ahead of visit to Israel, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul calls to start process to recognize 'Palestinian state.'

Human Rights Expert

UN 'mobsters' barred NGOs from French-Saudi 2-State conference

Professor Anne Bayefsky, President of Human Rights Voices and Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, tells Arutz Sheva UN accredited NGOs were barred from entering the UN conference demanding a Palestinian Arab state.

Over recognition of 'Palestine':

US Jewish groups reject meeting with French minister

Seven major US Jewish groups decline meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot after ‘premature Palestinian state recognition.’

UK PM Starmer links Palestinian state to broader peace plan

A day after France’s announcement, British PM Keir Starmer states recognizing a Palestinian state is crucial for lasting Israeli-Palestinian security, but must be part of a wider peace plan.

Huckabee: France will offer Riviera for Palestinian state

French President Emmanuel Macron didn't say where Palestinan state will be located, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee points out.

Source:

Int'l summit on Palestinian state to take place in September

International envoys will discuss a two-state solution at the UN this month, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, setting the stage for a September leaders' summit.

At UN conference

France, Saudi Arabia to revive push for two-state solution

France and Saudi Arabia will host a conference at the UN in New York on July 28-29 to promote the two-state solution. The meeting was scheduled for June but was postponed amid the Israel-Iran conflict.

Abbas spokesman warns Israel over Gaza evacuation threats

Nabil Abu Rudeineh accuses Israel of undermining ceasefire efforts, urges US to intervene, claiming that ignoring Palestinian statehood risks conflict and regional chaos.

Abbas tries to get Trump on board with Palestinian state

Abbas praises President Trump's role in brokering Israel-Iran ceasefire, expresses hope for renewed peace efforts and regional stability.

White House sidesteps question on two-state solution

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt asked if Trump still backs a two-state solution, following comments from Ambassador Huckabee, but chooses to focus on the Gaza conflict.

UN chief urges action on two-state solution

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges world leaders to act decisively in support of a two-state solution between Israel and Palestinian Arabs, warning it may soon become unachievable.

Abbas and Macron discuss ceasefire and two-state solution

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas after expressing support for recognizing a Palestinian state. The two discuss a ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian aid, and the two-state solution.

'This is about erasing Israel'

Diplomatic incident at Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly

As MK Dan Illouz addressed a discussion regarding a resolution for a two-state solution at the IPU Assembly in Tashkent, the resolution's Algerian initiator walked out and made a crude gesture at the Israeli.

Sisi supports Palestinian state, rejects displacement

Egyptian President says the only way to resolve the ongoing conflict is through the establishment of a Palestinian state, firmly rejects any efforts to displace Palestinian Arabs from their homeland.

'2-State Solution strangled'

Reform rabbi 'snapped' over Bibas family murders

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, the senior rabbi at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, says 'the concretization and normalization of pure evil in the face of pure innocence' in the murders of the Bibas children crushed his hopes for 2 states living in peace in his lifetime.

Olmert:

'I offered to give up most of Judea and Samaria'

Ehud Olmert reveals map proposed to Mahmoud Abbas in 2008 for Israeli-Palestinian peace, depicting a Palestinian state on 94% of the 'West Bank'. It included land swaps and a governance plan for holy sites.

EU:

'Gaza is an integral part of the future Palestinian state'

The EU has rejected President Trump's plan for Gaza, reaffirming its commitment to a two-state solution.

Trump sees the sharks in the water

Putting a demarcation in the pool won't prevent sharks from crossing over and devouring swimmers. Trump understands that Israel must refuse to yield any portion of her God- given Land to the insatiable monsters who hold 99.7% of the Middle East. Opinion

President Herzog:

'I supported 2 states, but 10/7 was a wake-up call'

Israeli President gives interview at World Economic Forum, says there is 'potential' for ceasefire deal to last through all 3 stages and the Iranian threat will be at the top of Trump's agenda.

Likud MK:

Israelis now oppose PA state because it would be 'suicide'

MK Ariel Kallner reacts to new poll showing that for the first time in 18 years, the majority of Jewish Israelis now oppose the 2-State-Solution after the October 7 massacre.

8 countries vote against

UN passes resolution for conference on 'two-state solution'

Israel, US and six other countries vote against General Assembly resolution calling for the organization of a high-level conference aimed at achieving a two-state solution. 157 countries vote in favor, seven abstain.

Bennett:

'I will not hand the Palestinians another state'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett addressed the two-state solution during a campus tour in the United States: 'I will not give them another state so that they can murder us.'

Harris in Michigan:

'I'll do everything in my power to achieve a two-state solution'

Democratic presidential nominee speaks in Michigan two days before election day: We need to end the war, and we need to get the hostages out.

Olmert:

'War should have ended eight months ago'

Former PM Ehud Olmert said that the government has no justification for continuing the war in Gaza.

Saudi Crown Prince: I don't care about a two-state solution

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says he would be willing for Israel to conduct counterterror operations in Gaza following war. 'I don't personally care about the Palestinian issue, but my people do.'

DeSantis at IAC Summit:

'Two-state solution a stepping stone to Israel's destruction'

Florida Governor speaks at IAC Summit in Washington, DC: There has never been a Palestinian Arab state!

Spain hosts conference on 'two-state solution'

Ministers from Muslim and European nations convene in Madrid to explore ways to advance two-state solution. Israel not invited to take part.

Tim Walz:

'Israel has to move towards a two-state solution'

Kamala Harris' running mate says in radio interview: Israel has the right to defend itself, but we can't allow what's happened in Gaza to happen.

The 23 State Solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict

If the "two-state-solution" is not an honest "solution" is there a realistic solution? Op-ed.

MK Dan Illouz: Palestinian state 'dangerous idea for whole world'

MK Dan Illouz addresses global community from Knesset plenum, stressing that a 'Palestinian state would embolden terrorists worldwide.' Watch.

A Two State Solution – but on both sides of the River Jordan

Palestine is a lie, swallowed by the ignoramuses in direct proportion to the number of times it has been repeated. It is a fraudulent history of a fraudulent people in a fraudulent land. There has never in all of recorded history existed an independent, sovereign Arab nation called Palestine. Op-ed.

TIME:

Biden: 'Hamas could end this tomorrow'

President Joe Biden spoke to TIME Washington Bureau Chief, Massimo Calabresi, and Editor-in-Chief, Sam Jacobs, on China, Taiwan, Ukraine and Israel, but refused to disclose any details on his upcoming meeting with Bibi.

David Friedman at Jerusalem Conf:

'The only solution: Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Former US Ambassador to Israel says the US must help Israel apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and speaks out against the White House's decision-making

White House:

'We oppose unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state'

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Biden supports a two-state solution, but believes it should be brought about through direct negotiations.

Irish Foreign Minister:

'The two-state solution has been undermined by Israel'

Irish Foreign Minister says his country's decision to formally recognize a Palestinian state came amid "growing impatience" with Israel's lack of will for a two-state solution.

Netanyahu:

Recognition of a Palestinian state would be a prize for terror

'80% of the Palestinians in Judea and Samaria support the terrible massacre of October 7, Palestinian state will try to repeat the massacre of October 7 again and again,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns.

Arab states' condition for joining a multinational force in Gaza

Several Arab states say they would join a multinational force to control the Gaza Strip if Israel were to accept a two-state solution.

'You are a true friend of Israel'

Jewish and Christian leaders thank Trump

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman spearheads letter thanking former President Trump for his support for Israel and for his skepticism regarding the viability of a two-state solution.

Normalization with Saudi Arabia

Deal to include five-year 'pathway' to Palestinian state

US, Saudi Arabia, may sign deal on condition that Saudi Arabia normalize relations with Israel the moment Israel's government is willing to agree to a Palestinian state along the 1948 borders.

Trump backs down from two-state solution

The former President and 2024 presidential candidate said in an interview that while he once supported a two-state solution, the level of Palestinian Jew hatred makes it 'much tougher to get.'

Hamas official: These are the conditions under which we'll disarm

Hamas' Khalil al-Hayya tells AP the terror group's military arm will 'dissolve' if Israel agrees to 'right of return' to pre-1967 Israel, plus two-state solution along pre-1967 borders.

Nancy Pelosi: Netanyahu an 'obstacle' to the two-state solution

Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi demands Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu resign his position, calls him 'obstacle' to two-state solution.