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Time to nix 'Palestine': Terrorists aren't entitled to a state - opinion

The one-dimensional, tunnel-vision demand for the two-state solution (2SS) is a recipe for continuing the conflict, not for resolving it.

 A demonstrator holds a placard as students from Columbia University protest outside offices of University Trustees, as part of ongoing protests in support of Palestinians, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York City, U.S., May 7, 2024
 Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro speaks during the Democratic National Committee winter meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, February 4, 2023.

Palestinians ‘too battle-minded’: Gov. Shapiro’s college article prompts backlash

Exterior view of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College campus in Pennsylvania.

Reconstructionist Judaism decides to support Palestinian statehood and Israel

 SPANISH FOREIGN Minister Jose Manuel Albares is flanked by Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide (left) and Ireland’s Foreign Minister Micheal Martin at a news conference in Brussels, last month, on the occasion of recognizing a Palestinian state.

Recognizing a Palestinian state sends powerful message, unlikely to impact trade - opinion


Why the son of the Hamas co-founder stands firmly with Israel - editorial

Yousef’s message is a clarion call for clarity and action. As he rightly pointed out, ignoring these threats only postpones an inevitable confrontation. 

 Museb Hassan Yousef, also known as the Green Prince, seen at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York on June 3, 2024

'Palestine depends on destruction of Israel,' says Green Prince at 'Post' Conference

Mossab Hassan Yousef, son of a Hamas co-founder, argues that Palestine’s existence depends on Israel's destruction and criticizes the Palestinian Authority's threat to Israel.

 Museb Hassan Yousef, also known as the Green Prince, seen at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York on June 3, 2024

Slovenian parliament recognizes independent Palestinian state

The SDS, the largest opposition party, argued it was not the right time to recognize an independent Palestinian state and that the move would only award the "terrorist organisation Hamas".

A man puts up the flag of Palestine as members of parliament applaud after the Slovenian parliament approved the recognition of an independent Palestinian state, in Lubljana, Slovenia June 4, 2024.

Canadian parliament holds debate on motion to recognize Palestinian state

"A two-state solution requires the recognition of two states," said NDP Edmonton Strathcona MP Heather McPherson, who led the push for the motion in the debate.

 Protesters hold Palestinian flags during a rally to call for a ceasefire, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in Gaza, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada March 9, 2024.

Israel's leaders cannot forget West Bank terror amid Hamas War -editorial

Our leaders need to begin talking about ideas for paths to peace. We are years and years too late, and the bodies are piling up.

 ISRAELI PERSONNEL secure the scene of Monday’s terrorist shooting attack on Highway 60, near Hebron.

Norway PM sees imminent deal to transfer tax funds between Israel and Palestinians

Norway is part of an international effort to build a broad, Palestinian unity government, with Western nations aiming for the PA to play a key role in it.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and PA head Mahmoud Abbas shake hands at the funeral of Shimon Peres on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, in 2016.

Israel pans US two-states plan as a gift to Palestinians, eyes victory over Hamas

US President Joe Biden and Jordan's King Abdullah spoke about the importance of a two-state resolution to the conflict when they met at the White House earlier this week.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a discussion and a vote on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Knesset, February 7, 2024

The two-state solution is not the only road to peace - opinion

Other options exist for resolving the dispute and granting the Palestinians self-rule and governance, including autonomy, federation, confederation, condominium, and co-imperium.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken visit Israel in October

After 18-years of abuse of power, Palestinians undeserving of self-rule in Gaza - opinion

Israel has proven itself capable and willing to rule Gaza in a prudent and judicious manner.

 THE FORMER Israeli community of Neve Dekalim in the Gaza Strip: Abuse of power should disqualify the Palestinians from ruling in Gaza, the writer argues.

Jewish Republican group slams Biden's call for two-state solution during war

The RJC said they're deeply troubled by the Biden administration's growing pressure on Israel to commit to the creation of a Palestinian state.

 US President Joe Biden delivers a speech to mark the third anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol at a campaign event at Montgomery County Community College, in Blue Bell, near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, US, January 5, 2024.

Letters to the Editor, January 7, 2024: Painfully naive

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