Two States or One? The Future of Israelis and Palestinians

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Two States or One? The Future of Israelis and Palestinians

Experts from academia and civil society debate whether a two-state solution is still plausible

WASHINGTON, October 9, 2013 - The Middle East Policy Council's 74th Capitol Hill Conference featured a lively debate on what is possible versus what is plausible in resolving the dispute between Israelis and Palestinians.  Some panelists offered a vigorous defense of the two-state solution, arguing that despite myriad challenges, this path is the best chance for long-term peace, security and justice for Palestinians and Israelis alike.  Others portrayed it as a "two-state illusion," viewing the current negotiations as only deepening the oppressive conditions for Palestinians by relying on outdated assumptions about how to resolve the conflict. Click here for the full event video.http://mepc.org/hill-forums/two-states-or-one-future-israelis-and-palestinians