I really appreciate your thoughtful comments. Thanks so much for taking the time to read and engage with this post. I agree with many of your points, but still hold out hope that a two-state solution that is fair and equitable for the Palestinians and Israel is still possible. Sometimes in negotiations, or even pre-negotiations, both sides harden their position to what may appear like intransigence. And when the actual negotiations begin via mediation, each side is usually entrenched in an extreme position.
However, as successful negotiations commence, each party slowly but surely moves closer to the center until a voluntary resolution is reached—assuming both parties are negotiating in good faith with effective mediators. That’s not to say that a mediated resolution won’t be painstaking or protracted. But if an agreement is reached which both sides deem mutually beneficial then it’s a win-win outcome.
We both agree on the broad outlines for a two-state solution, as do many others. That’s at least a good place to start.

So the real question is whether each party is ready now or in the near future to begin good faith negotiations. I remain hopeful because it’s the best solution for a peaceful resolution—and people of goodwill on both sides know it. Moreover, theUnited States is likewise advocating for a two-state solution. And America does have the most influence over Israel than any other country, as certain Arab countries have the most influence over the Palestinians. Thus, I hope we can all keep the faith until the current tragic situation ends and real peace talks begin.