Biden and Netanyahu at odds over two-state solution
The USA and numerous Western governments have always called for a two-state solution to resolve the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. This solution model refers to the peaceful coexistence of the Palestinians' own state and the state of Israel.
This is the first time since the war between Israel and the radical Islamic group Hamas began more than two months ago that the US President has made differences of opinion with Netanyahu public.
Before Biden made his comments, he had a conversation with Netanyahu on Tuesday. The Israeli head of government then said that there was a "difference of opinion" between the allies on how to proceed after the end of the Gaza war.
He hoped that "we will come to an agreement here", said Netanyahu. But he would not "repeat the mistake of Oslo". He was alluding to the Oslo Accords signed in the USA in 1993, which gave the Palestinians autonomous administration in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
The radical Islamic Palestinian organization Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October and carried out the worst attack on the country since the founding of the state 75 years ago. Israel responded by bombing targets in the Gaza Strip and launching a ground offensive and announced its intention to destroy Hamas. So far, little has been revealed about the Israeli government's concrete plans for the Gaza Strip after the war.
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- Despite their differences, Biden and Netanyahu must find a way to work towards a resolution, as the two-state solution is crucial for achieving peace in the middle east.
- The two-state solution, advocated by Biden and multiple Western governments, involves the establishment of a Palestinian state living alongside Israel.
- At odds with Biden's approach, Netanyahu expressed his reluctance, referring to the potential mistakes made during the Oslo Accords signed in the USA back in 1993.
- The current USA president, Biden, has publicly revealed his disagreements with Netanyahu regarding the approach following the Gaza war, marking their first true divide since the conflict with Hamas began.
- Following Biden's public comments on their disagreement, Netanyahu, the Israeli head of government, acknowledged the "difference of opinion" between allied nations.
- This ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, with the Gaza Strip at the center of the battle, remains a question that requires the support and attention of global leaders, including Biden and Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu and Biden, despite their contrasting views on the two-state solution, must cooperate to seek a peaceful resolution in the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, as the future of millions of people is at stake.
- Regardless of their ongoing disagreements, it is imperative for Biden and Netanyahu to prioritize diplomacy and collaboration in finding a lasting and mutually beneficial resolution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, especially in the context of the two-state solution.
Source: www.stern.de
