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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Thomas Friedman

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Quick takeaways

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.

Deep dives

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.

Intro

2min

Seeking Peace in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

13min

Exploring a Terrorist Attack and Hamas's History

2min

Revisiting Key Events and Transformations in Saudi Arabia's History

3min

Exploring the Potential for a Two-State Solution in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

15min

Acknowledgements and Book Recommendation

2min

New York Times foreign affairs columnist Thomas Friedman has been thinking about the Middle East since he was 15 years old and he’s been covering the region for 45 years. He remains adamant that the only way forward for Israelis and Palestinians is through a two-state solution. He tells Peter what it will take to get there.

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