to revive the hope of peace and a two-state solution. I state clearly as prime minister of this great country that the United Kingdom formally recognizes the state of Palestine. We must channel our efforts united together in hope behind the peaceful future that we want to see.the release of the hostages, an end to the violence, an end to the suffering, and a shift back towards a two-state solution as the best hope for peace and security for all sides. ...

And joining me now is former senior State Department and CIA official Ned Price. Good to see you, my friend. So, let's start with what the president said.Why those comments about Iran and why now. >> Well, Alex, look, I think President Trump has been uh fighting a battle, not necessarily a battle with Iran in this case, but a battle with the media ever since uh the administration opted to join Israel and using military force against Iranian uh nuclear sites. President Trump has been, it seems, outraged by t ...

US-Israel Relations & Political Dynamics - Trump aims to end wars, but Netanyahu hasn't fully aligned with this goal [1][2] - Netanyahu's political position is currently strong, potentially allowing him to form a coalition with the center in Israel [3] - Such a coalition could facilitate a two-state solution and benefit various parties, including the Gulf States and Trump [4] - The current Israeli government includes far-right elements that have veto power over the Gaza war strategy [5] - Netanyahu now has the capacity to remove these anti-democratic forces, and Trump can facilitate this [6] Two-State Solution & Palestinian Governance - Trump previously supported a two-state solution, which facilitated the Abraham Accords [8][9] - Trump's current stance is that the time for a two-state solution has passed [9] - Gulf leaders are flexible regarding the specifics of Palestinian self-governance [9] - There is general agreement that Palestinians should govern their own territory and Hamas should not be part of that governance [10] - Removing the influence of the far-right in Israeli politics could open up new possibilities for negotiating with the Palestinians [12]