The two-state solution is still best

[u/GrandpaWaluigi]

https://www.slowboring.com/p/the-two-state-solution-is-still-best

The rather ignored 2 state solution remains the best possible solution to the I/P crisis.

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[u/KosherOptionsOffense]

Hamas emerged in large part because the conflict looked to be headed towards resolution in the late 80s and early 90s. They were founded to ensure that the conflict wouldn’t resolve in a two state solution that recognized Israel as a permanent reality.

Hamas doesn’t draw its strength from the frustrated Palestinians who want a two state solution, but from Palestinians who want no Israel and are frustrated that Israel’s existence only gets more and more entrenched.

[u/SnooChipmunks4208 → u/KosherOptionsOffense]

You're skipping over the fact that non-violent methods have been complete failures. For example, since the PLO has committed to diplomatic resolution they've gotten nothing. So people default to armed struggle because there aren't alternatives.

This is not to discount that there is absolutely a core of "destroy israel" believers, but in the marketplace of ideas peaceful resolution is not winning.

[u/Nointies → u/SnooChipmunks4208]

the PLO has gotten nothing because they walked away from shit like Taba and Clinton Parameters which would have both been huge.

[u/ElGosso → u/Nointies]

Did the PLO walk away from Taba? Everything I've seen said that the Sharon government chose not to renew the talks.

[u/NarutoRunner → u/ElGosso]

Yep, people are trying to rewrite history.

Prime Minister Ehud Barak's government terminated the talks on 27 January 2001 due to the upcoming Israeli election, and the new Sharon government did not restart them.

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