The pursuit of Israeli-Palestinian peace has been hindered by significant failures, primarily stemming from two critical factors: Israeli power and internal Palestinian politics. American mediation, characterized by billions spent and numerous diplomatic attempts, has ultimately fallen short due to a reluctance to challenge Israel's ongoing occupation and a lack of understanding of the complexities within Palestinian governance. This flawed approach has not only weakened Palestinian leadership but has also fostered dysfunction and instability, illustrating the necessity for a more confrontational and nuanced approach in U.S. foreign policy to achieve a viable peace process.