Jordanian-Palestinian confederation: A new potential path to peace – opinion

France, the UK, and other leading states recently recognized a Palestinian state, bringing the total number to do so to 157. Most explicitly support a two-state solution, although it is questionable how many truly understand what issues must be resolved in practice and what the prospects are. After decades of failed attempts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the October 7 massacre, and war in Gaza, these acts of political theater will not advance the peace process one iota. Instead, it is time to acknowledge a sobering truth: The classic two-state solution to the conflict is no longer viable and new approaches are required.