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Bruce Halpern's avatar

All of this assumes that the Palestinians want or ever wanted a state of their own. Arafat didn't want peace and only saw a Palestinian state as a precursor to destroying Israel. The conflict isn't and never was about land. The Palestinians are now radicalized Islamist fundamentalists. They were always used as pawns to eventually defeat Israel. Iran has been trying use them as proxies. Any Palestinian state now would just be another Gaza. The only avenue for peace in the region is through the leaders of Iran. Palestinians would also need to be deradicalized. Only then would there be an opportunity for the Palestinians. The one state solution would also be the death of a Jewish state.

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Jewish Food Hero's avatar

This Substack article provides a thorough and well-researched historical analysis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the complexities and challenges inherent in both one-state and two-state solutions. The author's detailed examination of past and present political dynamics offers valuable insights into why peace remains elusive and underscores the necessity for realistic approaches to future negotiations. The piece is a compelling read for anyone seeking to understand the deep-rooted issues and potential paths forward in this long-standing conflict.

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