Two State Solution

Two states is not enough: Palestinians need sovereignty, Israelis need security - opinion

A single state or two state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict must be tested against equality, authority, and security in practice. 

The flags of Israel and Palestine are seen on a map of the Middle East (illustrative)
Marwan Barghouti is tightly guarded as he leaves a hearing at the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court in 2012.

Ro Khanna calls on Israel to release Marwan Barghouti: 'Palestinians must choose their own leaders'

Relations between Turkey and Israel (illustrative)

The election will decide whether Jerusalem becomes Ankara - opinion

 US Senate floor

US Democrats to introduce bill sanctioning individuals involved in Israel's E1 settlement project


Netanyahu’s comments on Australia PM spark backlash as Albanese responds with restraint

Albanese said that he doesn't take his Israeli counterpart's comments about him personally.

Australia's Minister for Home Affairs, Tony Burke, speaks during a press conference with Indonesia's Chief Minister for Law and Human Rights, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, following their meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, December 3, 2024.

One way to Palestinian autonomy - opinion

A three-state confederation has the potential to overcome many of the problems associated with simply establishing a stand-alone state of Palestine.

JORDAN’S FOREIGN MINISTER Ayman Safadi speaks at the two-state-solution conference at the UN last month. Although official Jordanian policy supports two states, its leaders are wary that unresolved issues could endanger its vital interests, says the writer.

In recognizing Palestinian statehood, Canada has betrayed Israel - opinion

The latest statement issued by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is seen by some as an abandonment of Canada’s traditional support for Israel.

CANADA’S PRIME MINISTER Mark Carney attends a news conference on recognizing Palestinian statehood, in Ottawa last month. The writer asks: Can this be a leader of a serious country who is genuinely aware of the realities of the Middle East?

Israel has a window of opportunity it shouldn't ignore - opinion

The Hamas response creates an opportunity for Israel that the Israeli government should ensure is not later perceived as equating with Abba Eban’s concept of missed opportunity.

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, August 8, 2025.

What does recognizing Palestinian state mean, and does it change anything on the ground? - analysis

International recognition of a Palestinian state does not automatically lead to the state’s creation.

A MAN holds a Palestinian flag.

A historic opportunity: The case for a two-state solution in the wake of Gaza war – opinion

Israel and Palestine are running out of options beyond a two-state solution.

FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER Jean-Noel Barrot speaks alongside Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, fellow co-chair of a UN conference on an Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution, last week.

Recognizing Palestine is the right move, but it came at the wrong time - opinion

While the two-state solution is the right direction, neither side is ready for it currently.

UK PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney attend a NATO summit in The Hague in June. Demographics and domestic politics may also be behind the intent to recognize a Palestinian state, says the writer.

Israel should embrace Palestinian state recognition as a real chance for peace - opinion

If Israel acts wisely, it will see the recognition of a Palestinian state as a chance to restart a process that could bring real security and end the war.

WOMEN WAGE PEACE holds a demonstration, calling for a hostage deal and an end to the Israel-Hamas War. The Israeli government can continue to fear recognition of a Palestinian state, or it can choose to embrace this opportunity, says the writer.

Process to recognize Palestinian state 'must begin now,' German FM says

"For Germany, the recognition of a Palestinian state comes more at the end of that process. But such a process must begin now," Johann Wadephul stated.

(L-R) Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and France's President Emmanuel Macron at the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) summit in The Hague on June 25, 2025

UK move to recognize Palestine 'not a reward for Hamas,' minister claims

“This is not a reward for Hamas...We've got to ratchet up pressure on the Israeli government," British Transport Minister Heidi Alexander said.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander visit a local mechanics business, in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Britain, March 24, 2025