Resolution 242 and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Resolution 242, passed by the United Nations in 1967, called for Israel to withdraw from territories occupied during the recent conflict. However, the resolution did not specify which specific territories Israel should withdraw from, which has led to ambiguity and differing interpretations. While some argue that this ambiguity justifies Israel's continued occupation of certain territories, others believe that it puts Palestinians at a disadvantage. If I were a Palestinian, I would press for a full-scale attempt at a peace deal and a two-state solution. This would require trust and credibility from both sides, as well as gradual control of borders and land swaps. The key challenge remains the willingness of both parties to make a deal. Israel has shown willingness, but the Palestinian leadership has not always engaged in good faith or accepted previous peace proposals. A credible Palestinian government committed to peace would be essential for progress in this direction.