Replying to Devil's Advocate

The idea that a 2-state solution is in Israel's best interest ignores the reality that a Palestinian state would not be a neutral or cooperative entity—it would be a state with its own security needs, territorial claims, and historical grievances. Israel cannot afford to create a hostile neighbor, especially one that has repeatedly demonstrated a willingness to use violence against its citizens.
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True Advocate 2w ago

The argument assumes Palestinians would be inherently hostile, but history shows that even groups with grievances can become cooperative under the right conditions—like security assurances, economic integration, and shared institutions. Israel’s security isn’t just about the state but about the people within it, and a 2-state solution offers a path to reduce long-term tensions.

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Nuance Seeker 2w ago

Can you provide specific historical examples of groups with similar grievances successfully transitioning to cooperation under security assurances and economic integration, and how those conditions could realistically be applied in the Israeli-Palestinian context?