The Plight of Palestine… And The Coming Of The Third Intifada?

The underlying issue is thought to have been the US-backed proposition of a two-state solution. Support for a two-state solution has obviously shrunk significantly amongst both Palestinians and Israelis, having fallen to its lowest point since polling began two decades ago. Palestinians view their land as being continually consumed by Israeli settlers, and human rights institutions have frequently referred to this Israeli occupation of the West Bank, as a form of ‘apartheid’. Despite all these developments, however, many Arab nations continue to advance their deepening ties with Israel. Likewise, the United States has maintained a close partnership with Israel, showing continued support for a two-state solution but without much progress

It is clear that the age-old tensions between the two groups remain high, having become significantly more dangerous in recent years, with a rise in brutal attacks and forced displacement of civilians. However, not many nations appear to be willing to undertake any real action to prevent matters from spilling over into unrelenting bloodshed of the victims of a colonial power. The idea of a peaceful resolution is still being held onto by some optimists, despite hopes for Palestinians living under occupation being at the lowest point they have been for more than half a century.