Palestinian advocacy group Peace Now initiates effort toward the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state
In the ongoing Israel news, the two-state solution remains a contentious issue between Israel and the Palestinians. The current Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, vehemently opposes this solution, viewing it as a potential threat to Israel's existence.
This stance is in contrast to the views held by Peace Now, a group advocating for a two-state solution. They argue that a demilitarized Palestinian state would provide Israel with its best guarantee for security.
The shift in Israel's official stance on the two-state solution can be traced back to the leadership of Benjamin Netanyahu. While he previously supported the idea, he has since withdrawn from it.
The Israeli government's rejection of the two-state solution is not without opposition from within. Ultra-right-wing ministers are seeking the annexation of large parts of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, a move that would further complicate the peace process.
Spokespersons for the right-wing religious government argue that previous attempts at Palestinian independence, such as the withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in 2005, have failed. This assertion is used to bolster their case against the two-state solution.
In a move to counter this stance, Peace Now is launching a campaign next week in the USA for the recognition of a Palestinian state. They argue that such recognition would be beneficial for Israel and are initiating this campaign ahead of the anticipated official recognitions by influential countries like France, Canada, and Belgium at the United Nations next week.
The government's objection to the two-state solution is largely based on the belief that the narrow borders of Israel without the occupied West Bank would make the state too strategically vulnerable.
However, it's important to note that the rejection of the two-state solution is not unanimous. Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, also rejects this solution and aims to destroy Israel and establish an Islamic state on the entire territory of historic Palestine.
As the situation continues to develop, it remains to be seen how the international community will respond to these conflicting viewpoints and whether the two-state solution will remain a viable option for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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