It is disappointing to see {that a} vital variety of “consultants” within the Atlantic Council’s ballot consider {that a} Palestinian state, with peaceable relations with Israel, will exist throughout the subsequent decade (Report, January 13). This appears to be a case of optimism prevailing over previous experiences.
The report doesn’t disclose the identification of those consultants. However, contemplating that the council is a US think-tank based mostly in Washington DC, it may be assumed that they include a lot of people who might view the state of affairs in overly “rational” phrases, neglecting the extremely emotional ambiance in Palestine (which incorporates Israel geographically).
Even earlier than October 7, few individuals in Palestine have been in favor of a two-state resolution. The subsequent violent battle makes it extraordinarily unlikely for such an answer to materialize within the close to future. It is extra practical to hope for normalized relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. However, the area might proceed to be tormented by satellite tv for pc teams like Hizbollah, the Houthis, and probably Hamas, that are supported by Iran and contribute to the continued destruction.
Overall, the state of affairs seems to be no extra solvable than the Falklands/Malvinas dispute between the UK and Argentina, and may solely be managed as successfully as attainable somewhat than fully resolved.