When we discuss any possible solutions we have to make a few solid assumptions:
1) Neither Israelis nor Palestinians are willing, by and large, to live in a secular state. I think this option is off the table.
2) Israel will continue to be under threat by their neighbouring countries (Syria, Iran, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon- by varying degrees) due to the dictators of those nations that see Israeli democracy as a threat to their way of life. Some or all of those nations will continue to undermine the Israeli/Palestinian peace process.
3) Palestinians in Gaza will not willingly leave to go to the West Bank or elsewhere. Gaza is their home.
Considering these foundational assumptions I believe that a one-state solution is impossible and a two-state solution is difficult.
Perhaps a three-state solution: Israel, Gaza, WB? Obviously there would have to be negotiations regarding land swaps.
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