The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/two-state-solution/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:29:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png two-state solution | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/two-state-solution/ 32 32 Did the founder of Hadassah – Israel’s ‘mother’ – support a one-state solution? https://www.timesofisrael.com/did-the-founder-of-hadassah-israels-mother-support-a-one-state-solution/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:23:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3455893 In her biography, 'Henrietta Szold: Hadassah and the Zionist Dream,' author Francine Klagsbrun shows how the acclaimed activist fought against misogyny and for the rights of all children

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]]> Two long-time negotiators dissect what’s at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-long-time-negotiators-dissect-whats-at-the-heart-of-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:46:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3702861 In new book 'Tomorrow is Yesterday,' Jewish US diplomat Robert Malley and veteran Palestinian negotiator Hussein Agha team up to look at the hard truths behind the stalled two-state solution

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]]> Ex-Saudi intel chief to ToI: Riyadh will consider normalization when Israel acts normally https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-saudi-intel-chief-to-toi-riyadh-will-consider-normalization-when-israel-acts-normally/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:49:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3717342 In very rare engagement with Israeli media, Prince Turki bin Faisal says kingdom won't forge ties with Israel without 'resolution to Palestinian issue entailing two-state solution'

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]]> ToI reveals: US and Saudis reached understandings on Palestinian component of normalization before Oct. 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/toi-reveals-us-and-saudis-reached-understandings-on-palestinian-component-of-normalization-before-oct-7/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:31:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3705135 On eve of Hamas attack, Blinken was scheduled to visit Israel to discuss document compiled with Riyadh that detailed relatively minor concessions PM would have to make to Palestinians

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]]> Netanyahu: ‘There will not be a Palestinian state,’ even at cost of ties with Saudis https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-there-will-not-be-a-palestinian-state-even-at-cost-of-ties-with-saudis/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:31:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3693659 In interview with Telegram channel, PM says border deal with Syria 'preferable' but won't budge on security demands; Israel to boost arms industry to ease reliance on US

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]]> Buoyed by Trump, Marwan Barghouti’s wife presses Israelis to free terror convict for peace https://www.timesofisrael.com/buoyed-by-trump-marwan-barghoutis-wife-presses-israel-to-free-terror-convict-for-peace/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:46:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3685909 After her husband was passed over for release last month, Fadwa Barghouti says in 1st-ever interview with Israeli press that his ability to unify Palestinians behind 2-state platform can stabilize region

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]]> US denies Hamas violating deal, is aiming to set up safe zone for Gazans fleeing group https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-denies-hamas-violating-deal-is-aiming-to-set-up-safe-zone-for-gazans-fleeing-group/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 02:54:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3666298 Top Trump aides say only Hamas-free areas will be rebuilt, reveal countries offering to join postwar security force, stress Gazans won't be forced to leave Strip during reconstruction

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]]> Revealed: US 21-point plan for ending Gaza war, creating pathway to Palestinian state https://www.timesofisrael.com/revealed-us-21-point-plan-for-ending-gaza-war-creating-pathway-to-palestinian-state/ Sat, 27 Sep 2025 05:38:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3650990 Witkoff proposal envisions all hostages released in first 48 hours, grants amnesty for peace-committing Hamas members, encourages Gazans to remain, sees US establish Israeli-Palestinian dialogue

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]]> Full text of Abbas speech at 2-state summit: ‘We demand a ceasefire’; Hamas must hand arms to PA https://www.timesofisrael.com/full-text-of-abbas-speech-at-2-state-summit-we-demand-a-ceasefire-hamas-must-hand-arms-to-pa/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:28:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3648649 Palestinian Authority president denounces 'the occupation's policies,' urges Israel to enter talks, condemns Hamas for Oct. 7, says Palestinian 'freedom and independence' is near

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]]> Full text of Macron speech recognizing Palestine: ‘Time has come to deliver justice’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/full-text-of-macron-speech-recognizing-palestine-time-has-come-to-deliver-justice/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:07:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3648637 French president, at special UN summit organized by France and Saudi Arabia, calls recognition of Palestinian state 'the only solution that will bring peace to Israel' and 'a defeat for Hamas'

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]]> France, Saudi Arabia in warning to Israel: ‘Any form of annexation is a red line’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-saudi-arabia-in-warning-to-israel-any-form-of-annexation-is-a-red-line/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:08:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3648579&preview=true&preview_id=3648579 Nations call for end to settlement activity and settler violence; Israeli official: US privately cautioned against annexation, but PM will discuss matter with Trump in Washington

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]]> France leads group of European nations recognizing Palestinian state at UN summit https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-leads-group-of-european-nations-recognizing-palestinian-state-at-un-summit/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:58:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3648374&preview=true&preview_id=3648374 Macron and others recognize Palestine in defiance of US and Israel, which says two-state solution 'off the table' after Oct. 7; Abbas insists PA prepared to govern future state

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]]> World summit to meet on two-state solution; 6 more nations set to recognize Palestine https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-summit-to-meet-on-two-state-solution-6-more-nations-set-to-recognize-palestine/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:43:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3647845 Israel, US to stay away; Israel rejects NY conference as a 'circus,' has vowed response to wave of recognitions announced on eve of UN General Assembly; Abbas to appear via video

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]]> Right-wing ministers call to annex West Bank after UN votes for two-state solution https://www.timesofisrael.com/right-wing-ministers-call-to-annex-west-bank-after-un-votes-for-two-state-solution/ Sat, 13 Sep 2025 22:37:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3641296 Smotrich brands UN vote a 'diplomatic attack,' says Israel 'must apply sovereignty'; Rubio says Israeli settlement push is response to foreign efforts to recognize Palestinian state

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]]> UN overwhelmingly endorses non-binding call to establish Palestinian state without Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-overwhelmingly-endorses-call-to-establish-palestinian-state-without-hamas/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:45:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3640814 Resolution passed 142 to 10 condemns Oct. 7 massacre, calls on Hamas to free hostages; Israel, US vote against; Israel slams declaration, says it is a reward for Hamas

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