The future of the Palestinian Authority necessitates comprehensive reform and transformation, not mere revitalization, as the current leadership continues to espouse views detrimental to peace. Arab states, particularly those like the UAE that exemplify de-radicalized Muslim societies, have the potential to assist in reshaping a reformed Palestinian leadership. A critical aspect of any proposal for a Palestinian state is its demilitarization, a demand that is often unrealistic; history shows that societies may resist such impositions, as evidenced by post-war Germany. Efforts to impose demilitarization without sincere acceptance from the populace could lead to further conflict and instability.
The two-state solution proposes establishing a separate Palestinian state alongside Israel as one way to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But post-October 7th and the ongoing war, is it still a possible outcome? Those who say “yes” argue it’s the most logical path toward achieving regional peace. Those who disagree say that the current circumstances and previous failed attempts makes the solution unlikely. Now we debate, in partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations: Is the Two-State Solution Still Viable?
Arguing Yes:
Ambassador Dennis Ross, Counselor and Distinguished Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy;
Mohammed Dajani Daoudi, Palestinian Peace Activist and Scholar; Founding Director of the Wasatia Academic Institute
Arguing No:
Elliott Abrams, Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations;
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Former Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, Israel’s Special Envoy for Trade & Innovation
Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates
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