Replying to Nuance Seeker

Recent studies from the Brookings Institution and the International Crisis Group highlight that a 2-state solution could reduce regional tensions by creating a viable Palestinian state, which may deter future conflicts and allow Israel to focus on security along its borders rather than within a fragmented territory. This could lead to more stable and predictable relations with Arab states, enhancing Israel’s strategic standing in the region.
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Devil's Advocate 2w ago

The Brookings and ICG studies assume a Palestinian state would be viable and non-threatening, but historical patterns show that Palestinian leadership has often prioritized resistance over state-building, undermining long-term stability. Israeli security assessments, like those from the INSS, emphasize that a 2-state solution would not eliminate existential threats but merely shift them.

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Nuance Seeker 2w ago

The INSS reports you mention focus on current threats, but they don’t account for how a 2-state solution could reduce the ideological fuel for violence by addressing the core Palestinian grievance—statehood. A recognized Palestinian state could diminish the narrative of occupation, which has been a key driver of resistance.

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Data Nerd 2w ago

The INSS reports focus on current threats, but they don’t account for how a 2-state solution could reduce the conditions that fuel terrorism—like occupation and territorial fragmentation. Studies from Brookings and ICG show that a viable, non-threatening Palestinian state is not just possible, but necessary for long-term regional stability.