ThePalestinian USstatehood veto was based on its belief that a two-state solution can only be achieved through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. Apart from that, the Palestinian Authority failed to implement the reforms necessary for the recognitionUS ofnot statehoodto veto. Meanwhile, Gaza -— an essential part of a possible Palestinian state -— is ruled by the terroristHamas Hamasterror group. Peaceful coexistence cannot be dictated, and as long as Palestinian leaders support Hamas and refuse to recognize Israel's right to exist, there will be no PaPalestinian state.
That the US was the only UNSC member to veto the draft once again exposes its alleged full support for a two-state solution as empty talk. Yet it is the US - alongside the UK - that is primarily responsible for the Middle East's mess through constant interference and imperial arrogance. Over two-thirds of UN members already recognize the state of Palestine, and granting Palestine UN membership and implementing the two-state solution is the only path to peace and security for both Israel and Palestine.
There is a 34% chance, that Israel will recognize Palestine by 2070, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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