Beyond the Two-State Solution

Beyond the Two-State SolutionDiscover 'Beyond the Two State Solution', a groundbreaking analysis by Yehouda Shenhav that challenges the traditional paradigm of the Israeli Palestinian conflict. This compelling book explores the limitations of the two state solution, emphasizing its failure to address the complex realities faced by both Israelis and Palestinians. With over two decades of liberal attempts to establish peace based on the Green Line, many have hoped to revert to pre

Discover 'Beyond the Two-State Solution', a groundbreaking analysis by Yehouda Shenhav that challenges the traditional paradigm of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This compelling book explores the limitations of the two-state solution, emphasizing its failure to address the complex realities faced by both Israelis and Palestinians. With over two decades of liberal attempts to establish peace based on the Green Line, many have hoped to revert to pre-1967 borders. However, Shenhav asserts that this vision ignores historical truths and the ongoing struggles of Palestinian refugees. The narrative dives deep into the creation of a state in 1948 that prioritized Jewish identity over Palestinian rights, presenting a more inclusive approach to resolving the conflict. Shenhav invites readers to consider a fresh perspective: the abandonment of the Green Line and the establishment of a new political framework that acknowledges the rights of all parties involved. Rich in historical analysis and critical thought, this 256-page book published by John Wiley & Sons is designed for readers seeking a deeper understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the potential pathways toward peace.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745660295
Year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 256


Description:
For over two decades, many liberals in Israel have attempted, with
wide international support, to implement the two-state solution:
Israel and Palestine, partitioned on the basis of the Green Line -
that is, the line drawn by the 1949 Armistice Agreements that
defined Israel?s borders until 1967, before Israel occupied
the West Bank and Gaza following the Six-Day War. By going back to
Israel?s pre-1967 borders, many people hope to restore Israel
to what they imagine was its pristine, pre-occupation character and
to provide a solid basis for a long-term solution to the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict

In this original and controversial essay, Yehouda Shenhav argues
that this vision is an illusion that ignores historical realities
and offers no long-term solution. It fails to see that the real
problem is that a state was created in most of Palestine in 1948 in
which Jews are the privileged ethnic group, at the expense of the
Palestinians - who also must live under a constant state of
emergency. The issue will not be resolved by the two-state
solution, which will do little for the millions of Palestinian
refugees and will also require the uprooting of hundreds of
thousands of Jews living across the Green Line. All these obstacles
require a bolder rethinking of the issues: the Green Line should be
abandoned and a new type of polity created on the complete
territory of mandatory Palestine, with a new set of constitutional
arrangements that address the rights of both Palestinians and Jews,
including the settlers.