Earlier this week, Israel sent troops into Gaza City, an offensive that it has threatened for quite some time in order to take over control of almost the entire enclave. At the same time, in the last 23 months, it has been carrying out a different sort of offensive in the occupied West Bank. Last month, uh my colleagues and I, we traveled around significant parts of the West Bank.First, we went north to the northern West Bank to the city of Janine where there's a refugee camp. In January, the Israeli milita ...

Geopolitical Analysis - The report highlights renewed concerns regarding the viability of a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine [1] - The UN voted to back a resolution to revive the two-state solution, but Benjamin Netanyahu rejected it [1] - Some countries are pushing to recognize a Palestinian state outright, indicating a belief that the two-state solution is no longer viable [2] - The report questions the realism of the two-state solution after 32 years of effort and changing conditions [3] - The report suggests exploring alternative solutions beyond the two-state framework [9] Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Dynamics - The report draws parallels between the current situation and historical events, including the mass expulsion of Palestinians in 1948 [5] - The report describes the situation in the West Bank as resembling Gaza, with displacement attempts and settler attacks [10] - The number of settlers has grown exponentially since the Oslo Accords [11] - The report highlights a perceived double standard in discussions about one-state solutions, with different interpretations based on the desired outcome (Jewish supremacy vs equal rights) [13][14] Potential Solutions - The report mentions potential alternative solutions such as a confederation with Jordan or a one-state solution, but does not endorse any specific option [8] - The report emphasizes the need to explore these alternatives rather than clinging to a failed two-state solution [9]