The Two-State Solution for Palestine Has Long Been a "Joke" Even In United Nations Circles.

Autor: BOLTON, PETER
Zdroj: CounterPunch; Nov2023, p1-4, 4p, 1 Color Photograph
Abstrakt: The article discusses the long-standing idea of a two-state solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict, which involves the creation of separate Israeli and Palestinian states. This solution has been widely supported by the United Nations, most countries, and regional organizations. However, a high-ranking UN human rights official, Craig Mokhiber, has recently criticized the viability and morality of the two-state solution, joining a growing number of high-profile individuals who advocate for a one-state solution. The one-state solution proposes a single democratic state with equal rights for all people in historic Palestine. Critics argue that the two-state solution has allowed Israel to delay resolution and has not addressed the rights of the Palestinian people. The article also highlights the historical context of the conflict, including the displacement of Palestinians in 1947-1948, known as "al-Nakba," and the ongoing occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The author suggests that a fairer division of land and a focus on equal rights may be more effective in resolving the conflict. [Extracted from the article]
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