JTC Posted February 18, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 18 Topic Count: 200 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 2,795 Content Per Day: 0.65 Reputation: 1,502 Days Won: 1 Joined: 06/25/2012 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/26/1952 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Can someone please explain to me what is meant by the 1 state or 2 state solutions? I really don't know what is meant by this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Ess Posted February 18, 2017 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 7 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 312 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 140 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/10/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/05/1998 Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) These are both referring to Palestine and Israel. The one state solution is that Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza strip should all be one country with citizenship for both Israelis and Palestinians. The two state solution is that each nation should be its own separate country, with independent Palestinian and Israeli states. This solution is supported by the majority of people in Israel and Palestine. Wikipedia has a pretty good explanation of each solution. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-state_solution https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-state_solution Edited February 18, 2017 by Tea Ess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted February 18, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,989 Topics Per Day: 0.49 Content Count: 48,687 Content Per Day: 11.89 Reputation: 30,342 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted February 18, 2017 I am all for what Israel wants. What they are most comfortable with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Ess Posted February 19, 2017 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 7 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 312 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 140 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/10/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/05/1998 Share Posted February 19, 2017 It's a complicated situation, and according to the poll, Israelis were also divided on what the best solution was, with 52% desiring a two-state solution. Personally, I also think a two state solution is most likely to work for both Israelis and Palestinians, but I'm certainly not an expert on the matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTC Posted February 19, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 18 Topic Count: 200 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 2,795 Content Per Day: 0.65 Reputation: 1,502 Days Won: 1 Joined: 06/25/2012 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/26/1952 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 I have a problem reading. It's probably cataracts I'm not sure. So I was hoping for a simple answer. Thank you for the answers. I guess it's not a simple topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shiloh357 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 The two-state solution is a liberal fantasy under the current conditions. Historically the Arabs have rejected the two-state solution because it would mean recognizing the legitimacy of Israel's existence. The Arab/Palestinian desire is for Israel to be dismantled and a new country called "Palestine" to be replace it. The two state solution is not new. It was proposed in 1936, 1947 and 2000 and the Arabs/Palestinians rejected it each time. The Israelis would 100% behind a Palestinian state, but not under the current environment because the Palestinians refuse to renounce terrorism and refuse to accept Israel's right to exist as a Jewish nation. The two-state solution is unworkable and will remain so because of the intransigence of the Palestinians. Israel has made one concession after another, and has taken immense risks for peace that no other nation would do if they were facing a similar threat. So Israel isn't the problem, here. All of Israel's concessions and willingness for real peace are interpreted as "weakness" by the Palestinians. They see these concessions as proof that terrorism works and every time Israel proves a willingness to achieve peace, the terrorism is ramped up. Israel's kindness is repaid with more dead Jews on Israel's streets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezra Posted February 19, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 16 Topic Count: 134 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 8,142 Content Per Day: 2.37 Reputation: 6,612 Days Won: 20 Joined: 11/02/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted February 19, 2017 15 minutes ago, shiloh357 said: The two-state solution is unworkable and will remain so because of the intransigence of the Palestinians. This is the bottom line. Unless the Palestinians sincerely renounce terrorism and their continuous attacks against Israel, there can be no two-state solution. However, if they chose peaceful coexistence, I believe Israel would go along with that, since they have been at war ever since inception. But given what we know from Bible prophecy, there will be no solution until the Second Coming of Christ, when all Israel's enemies will be destroyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Ess Posted February 19, 2017 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 7 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 312 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 140 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/10/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/05/1998 Share Posted February 19, 2017 So Ezra and shiloh, if you think the two state solution isn't feasible, what solution do you support? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shiloh357 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 35 minutes ago, Tea Ess said: So Ezra and shiloh, if you think the two state solution isn't feasible, what solution do you support? The Palestinians cease and desist all terrorist ambitions, recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish nation on their biblical homeland. The Palestinians could have their country in a year if they stopped terrorism and chose peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Ess Posted February 19, 2017 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 7 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 312 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 140 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/10/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/05/1998 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Just now, shiloh357 said: The Palestinians cease and desist all terrorist ambitions, recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish nation on their biblical homeland. The Palestinians could have their country in a year if they stopped terrorism and chose peace. Is it correct to say that you support the two-state solution if the Palestinians stop the attacks? What do you think should be done with the Israeli settlements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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