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In the Room with Peter Bergen

The One Way Out of an Israeli-Palestinian Forever War

Jun 25, 2024
Thomas Friedman, NY Times columnist, discusses the necessity of a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He shares insights on the history of the region, key events like a Hamas suicide bombing, and the potential for peace with Saudi Arabia's involvement.
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  • The necessity of a two-state solution for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
  • Delegitimizing Hamas through a permanent ceasefire and Palestinian action against extremist ideologies.

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Thomas Friedman's Goal to Bring Down the Israeli Government

Thomas Friedman is focused on contributing to the downfall of the Israeli government led by Benjamin Netanyahu due to his belief that this government is an impediment to peace. Friedman criticizes Netanyahu for aligning with far-right individuals who hinder progress towards a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians.

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