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Does anyone actually believe a two state solution is possible in Israel-Palestine?

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Burnley123 · 41-45, M
Israel settlement policy is based around removing that possibility.

This is a one sided conflict that can only be resolved (and even then it would be a mess) if America stops backing Netanyahu unquestionably. The opposite is happening.
SuicideBiProxy2 · 36-40, M
@Burnley123 The US stopped backing Israel during the Obama Administration. Nothing changed.
@SuicideBiProxy2 Yes, things have changed. Trump changed them. By moving our embassy to Jerusalem and declaring the city as belonging to Israel, Trump declared that the U.S. is completely Israel’s agent and not neutral. So why should anyone in conflict with Israel ever trust us ? It’s just one more way Trump has proven to the world that the U.S. can’t be trusted and doesn’t keep its word.
Harmonium1923 · 51-55, M
@bijouxbroussard While I am generally and historically a supporter of Israel, I disagree with their current policies and I think Trump’s decision to move the embassy was a terrible one. War basically broke out the next day. Over total nonsense.
SuicideBiProxy2 · 36-40, M
@bijouxbroussard Have any US Presidents ever been neutral? Obama supported the Palestinian Authority and publicly loathed Israel. From memory Clinton did try to be even handed. Bush didn't want to be involved. I just don't see how Palestine has a chance in hell. People keep talking about it as if there are two sides in conflict. If you look at a settlement map, Palestine is nothing. Settlements destroyed the capacity for a separate state.

Even without the US, what has stood in the way of Israel's expansion?
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
@SuicideBiProxy2 Please look up how much overseas aid Israel gets from America and also where they get their weapons from. That happened under Obama too FYI.
@SuicideBiProxy2 There is no indication that Obama “loathed” Israel. He may’ve disliked Netanyahu, but the feelings were more than mutual, as evidenced by the fact that Bibi participated in the GOP’s basically treasonous invitation to address Congress behind Obama’s back.