The Daily Netanyahu Won. The Two-State Solution Lost.
Apr 11, 2019
Mark Landler, a seasoned White House correspondent for The New York Times, sheds light on the tumultuous Israeli elections and their implications for peace in the region. He discusses how Netanyahu's win raises doubts about the viability of the two-state solution. Landler reflects on historical hurdles facing peace efforts, particularly under differing U.S. administrations. They also explore the strategic stakes of the Golan Heights and how they intertwine with Netanyahu's annexation pledges, ultimately questioning the future of Israeli-Palestinian relations.
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Netanyahu's Victory
- Netanyahu, facing indictment, ran against centrist Benny Gantz in a close election.
- Netanyahu secured a remarkable fifth term, becoming the longest-serving PM since Ben-Gurion.
Two-State Solution's Demise
- Despite the election drama, the two-state solution remains effectively dead.
- Decades of diplomacy aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have failed.
History of Two-State Solution
- The two-state solution aimed to create separate homelands for Israelis and Palestinians.
- This has become increasingly difficult due to Israeli occupation of Palestinian land.