Two State Solution

Israeli-Palestinian peace is just one election away – and it could happen in 2026 - opinion

In 2026, the State of Israel will go to elections to elect a new government. In 2026, the Palestinians will also go to elections to elect a new government.

 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.
Demonstrators take part in a pro-Palestine march in Berlin January 10, 2009. More that 6000 people shouted anti-Israel slogans to protest against the air strikes and the military action in the Gaza Strip, police said on Saturday

Jordan is the Palestinian state the world refuses to see - opinion

IDF troops operate behind the Yellow Line in Gaza, November 20, 2025.

After Oct. 7, young Israelis are the hardest to lecture about peace with Palestinians - opinion

Israel and Palestine flags on geopolitical Map.

The Palestinian partner: Could this new political party's vision be a path to peace? - opinion


Former Meretz Party executive: Palestinian state needed to keep Zionist model working

In an interview with Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein, left-wing activist and proud Zionist Uri Zaki describes why a Palestinian state is essential to maintain the Zionist vision of Israel.

Palestinian and Israeli flags overlook Dome of Rock and Western Wall

A two-state solution is a bad idea - we need alternatives to end the conflict - opinion

This article is an attempt to show that a two-state solution might not be a solution at all but could actually lead to a much wider conflict.

A PALESTINIAN protests outside Jerusalem. The international community and some Israelis and Palestinians are once again talking about the two-state solution.

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

Michael Lerner, influential rabbi-activist and founder of Tikkun magazine, dies at 81

Tikkun would go on to publish articles by writers who supported a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict while promoting a liberal agenda that included workers’ rights and feminism.

 Rabbi Michael Lerner speaking at Muhammad Ali's funeral, June 10, 2016.

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

At 20 years old, Shapiro claimed: “Using history as precedent, peace between Arabs and Israelis is virtually impossible and will never come.”

 Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro speaks during the Democratic National Committee winter meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, February 4, 2023.

Letters to the Editor, July 29, 2024: Absolutely nothing novel

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Why Israel should embrace the US-Saudi deal and pursue a two-state solution - opinion

With new opportunities arising from the US-Saudi alliance, Israel should seize the moment to embrace a two-state solution that can secure Israel's future, stabilize the region, and counter Iran.

 SAUDI ARABIA’S Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jeddah, last year.

British FM Lammy calls for Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, along with two-state solution

Lammy also spoke about the Labour government’s opposition to Israeli West Bank settlement activity and its commitment to a reformed Palestinian Authority.

British Foreign Minister David Lammy meets with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, 14 July 2024

Reconstructionist Judaism decides to support Palestinian statehood and Israel

The group said they support “Ending Israel’s military occupation of the West Bank and Gaza.”

Exterior view of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College campus in Pennsylvania.

Jewish pro-Palestine activist to 'Post': As an American Jew I have no obligation to support Israel

A different Jewish voice: The ‘Post’ confronts a pro-Palestinian activist from the Jewish Voice for Peace.

 MEMBERS OF the Jewish Voice for Peace group and allies rally in support of the Palestinian cause in Michigan. ‘The source of all this violence is Israeli apartheid and occupation,’ Grunbaum says.