Israel is continuing its military campaign against Hamas in Gaza, but it is moving away from the idea of a two-state solution. In September, the Oslo Accords, which are commemorating their 30th anniversary, sought to find a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine issue. Nonetheless, representatives from Israel, such as Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi, are now publicly against this course of action.
Karhi declares that Tel Aviv would not follow the conditions of the Oslo Accords and that there will never be a Palestinian state. Citing Israel's historical ties to the area, he underscores Israel's commitment to its sovereignty. Karhi says that while he acknowledges President Biden's support, he emphasizes the security threats that the Jewish people are thought to face, claiming that a Palestinian state would be dangerous.
These events transpired after the US, UK, and Europe supported Israel's right to self-defense and endorsed Israel's military actions in Gaza, despite the fact that there had been several civilian deaths in Gaza, including many deaths of children.
There is a growing push for the United States to recognize Palestinian statehood in the context of Israel's continuous military activities and occupation in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Paul supports Washington's approval of Palestine's bid to join the UN Security Council, which would open the door for meaningful talks between Israel and Palestine.
The diplomat proposes using established international arbitration procedures to settle disagreements about issues including Jerusalem's status, border security, water rights, and airspace. These include organizations like the International Telecommunication Union, the International Court of Justice, and the International Civil Aviation Organization. This strategy is thought to be workable, with the United States theoretically continuing to serve as an Israeli security guarantor.
But as Israeli ministers move away from the notion of a Palestinian state, the situation is becoming more difficult. Bezalel Smotrich, the minister of finance, accuses the United States of pushing Israel toward self-destructive policies for years, even going so far as to call the two-state solution "suicidal for Israel."