Two State Solution

From belief to disillusionment: Leland Vittert tells Bari Weiss about abandoning two-state vision

Former Fox News Jerusalem correspondent Leland Vittert recalls the moment that changed his view of Israel and why he no longer believes a two-state solution is realistic.

Fox News’s former correspondent in Jerusalem, Leland Vittert, speaking on Bari Weiss's podcast, September 30, 2025.
THEN-US ambassador to Israel David Friedman speaks during a visit to Efrat, in Gush Etzion, in 2020. He has proposed Israeli annexation of Judea and Samaria as the biblical and practical path to peace, the writer states.

Alternative plans exist other than the two-state solution - opinion

Palestinians hold flags and placards as they gather to support efforts of the Western countries that are recognising a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly, in Nablus, in the West Bank, September 23, 2025.

Over half of West Bank Palestinians in favor of two-state solution, survey shows

IT IS FARFETCHED to conclude that leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are antisemites, the writer argues.

The two-state solution is not antisemitic - opinion


Israel must draw its own borders, starting with the Jordan Valley - opinion

As nations recognize a Palestinian state, Israel has a chance to respond by applying sovereignty over the Jordan Valley, securing its eastern front.

A view of the Jordan Valley near Jericho

Trump's hostage deal proposal includes amnesty for terrorists, Palestinian state talks - report

The proposal's main point would be the release of all 48 remaining hostages within the first 48 hours of the deal taking effect.

Smoke rises during an Israeli military operation in Gaza City, as seen from the central Gaza Strip September 27, 2025.

Israeli FM Sa'ar criticizes Abbas' UN address: 'Israel will not be decieved again'

"Mahmoud Abbas, in his Zoom speech to the UN Assembly, says he's willing to take back the Gaza Strip, which he so easily lost to Hamas in 2007," Sa'ar wrote. "How generous of him."

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at an event at the foreign ministry, May 26, 2025; illustrative.

Recognition without protection: Does the West owe Israel security guarantees? - comment

After the leaders of Western countries proclaimed recognition of a Palestinian state, they should ensure Israel's safety and survival are more than guaranteed.

Palestinian Ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour (L) takes his seat at the start of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Gaza and the Middle East, at UN headquarters in New York City on March 18, 2025.

Houthis take credit for drone strike on Eilat, IDF reveals Hamas exploitation of Shifa Hospital

Syria, Israel near 'de-escalation' pact • World leaders discuss two-state solution, Gaza war at UN • Iran rebuilding missile capabilities

Photo taken after a Houthi drone crashed in Eilat on September 24, 2025.

Canada pledges over $400 million to West Bank, Gaza after recognizing a Palestinian state

The money also includes $47 million to fund the enhancement of both areas' judicial systems, government structures, economic resilience, and democratization efforts.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference about recognizing Palestinian statehood in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July 30, 2025

The ‘two-state solution’ is making its last stand at the UN. It’s time for a new approach - opinion

“Two democracies for two peoples” ought to be the rallying cry of our time.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses delegates during a high-level meeting of heads of state on a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians at United Nations headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2025.

Macron: Palestinian statehood recognition meant to weaken Hamas, not reward violence

“We don’t recognize Palestine to reward violence. We do it to create a political horizon, especially for those who reject Hamas,” Macron said in an interview.

 France's President Emmanuel Macron, July 10, 2025.

World summit to meet on two-state solution as support grows for Palestinian state

The US administration has also warned of possible consequences for those who take measures against Israel, including against France, whose president, Emmanuel Macron, is hosting the New York summit.

 Delegates react to the voting results during the United Nations General Assembly vote on a draft resolution that would recognize the Palestinians as qualified to become a full UN member, in New York City, US May 10, 2024.

WATCH: Over 60 Israeli, Arab pro-ceasefire groups call for recognition of a Palestinian state

A coalition of peace activist groups launched a new campaign, advocating for a peaceful end to the Israel-Hamas War.

Thousands attend a protest near the home of Israeli PM in Jerusalem, calling for an end to the war and the release of all the Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity. September 06, 2025.

UK's Starmer recognizes Palestinian state despite strong opposition from Israel, US

Portugal and France are also set to recognize a Palestinian state, while Canada and Australia formally recognized the state along with Starmer.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, July 28, 2025.