We should stress to the Palestinians that we have a choice: to continue the status quo, which offers more negatives, or find a way to work together to achieve the positives
"We want to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza and help kickstart a political peace process leading to the realization of the two-state solution as early as possible," a spokeswoman said.
It has been considered a de-facto form of statehood recognition, which allows the PA to participate in many UN forums and ratify treaties and statutes.
Recognizing Jordan as a Palestinian state, while maintaining its status as a monarchy, reflects the national identity of a majority of its population.
Is a viable Palestinian state feasible? Does it hold promise for the Mideast? Or peril? Peril. Below, I offer seven reasons – and a possible alternative.
Further normalization with the Arab world and opening a path for two states is the only way forward.
This recent proposal by leaders of the Arab World would see a multi-national force establish order in Gaza, with whispers that Arab leaders are interested in seeing a similar force in the West Bank.