The peace with Egypt as a model: it is not the same thing

Handing over territories within the framework of the solution of two states for two peoples does not constitute the solution for the end of the conflict and security calm. In 2005, we handed over Gush Katif to the Palestinians, in light of claims identical to those proposed at the basis of the solution of two […]

From an international legal point of view, they deserve a state

A claim heard is that according to the UN resolution from 1947, the Palestinians deserve a state on the territories of Judea and Samaria, a decision better known as the “Partition Plan”. In fact, according to the Plan that was accepted in the UN by a majority of votes, it was proposed to the Jews […]

From a democratic point of view, they deserve a state

A common claim is that there is a clear trend of public opinion according to which there is a Jewish and Arab majority for this solution. This, for example, is shown by the “Referendum” survey – the joint Israeli-Palestinian survey conducted in 2016 in cooperation with the Israel Democracy Institute and funded by the European […]

This is the only way to prevent a demographic disaster

Claim: If we do not establish a Palestinian state, we will have to annex millions of Arabs, which will constitute a demographic danger and may change the state’s image  The response: This is not true. This is not the only way to prevent a demographic disaster. There are four more ways listed here. 

The solution of two states for two peoples is the moral solution

Claim: The Palestinian people have a right to self-determination and a sovereign state, therefore the solution of two states for two peoples is moral and just The response: In order to deal with this claim, the definitions included in it must be broken down and explained. “People”: As of today, there is no definition in […]

This is the only way to bring peace

The claim: This is the only way to reach permanent peace and therefore it is worth paying prices and doing everything possible to bring peace.  The response: It is not true.  There are four alternatives that the Israel Defense and Security Forum (“Movement suggests instead of a “two states for two peoples” solution and you […]

Two states for two peoples: not peace but a security danger

The claim: the solution of two states for two peoples will lead to a peace agreement that means more security for Israel.  The response: The meaning of the establishment of a Palestinian state, even under a peace agreement of one kind or another, is to place Israel at a strategic and security disadvantage that endangers […]

Territories for peace? Not at any price

The claim: in the equation of territories and peace, it is clear that peace should be preferred and there is no problem in giving up certain areas of land to achieve this.  The response: without a national ethos no army can win. An airplane, a submarine or a tank division cannot cover up the lack […]