Israel&rsquo;s parliament has passed a resolution that overwhelmingly rejected the establishment of a Palestinian state, Israeli media reported.
The resolution passed in the Knesset on 18 July 2024 with 68 votes in favour and just nine against it early on Thursday.
It said that a Palestinian state would pose &ldquo;an existential danger to the State of Israel and its citizens, perpetuate the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and destabilize the region&rdquo;
However critics say&nbsp; The Israeli Government does not want an equal relationship with the Palestinians in any form.
They say that the argument conflates the actions of Hamas with the entire Palestinian population. While Hamas is recognized as a extremist organization by many countries, the Palestinian people as a whole have diverse political views and aspirations.
Establishing a state for the Palestinian people is not inherently a reward for terrorism but rather a step towards self-determination and peace for millions who do not support Hamas.
Many point out that the argument overlooks the broader context and root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, such as long-standing grievances over occupation, settlements, and the lack of a viable state.
Addressing these underlying issues is crucial for achieving lasting peace. A viable Palestinian state could address some of these root causes and potentially undermine support for extremist groups by offering a legitimate political pathway.
Many international actors, including the United Nations, the European Union, and various countries, support a two-state solution as the most viable pathway to peace.
They argue that establishing a Palestinian state would contribute to stability and security for both Israelis and Palestinians by providing a framework for mutual recognition and coexistence.
Historical peace processes, such as the Oslo Accords, aimed to create a framework for a two-state solution. Despite setbacks, these efforts reflect a recognition that peace and security are more likely to be achieved through negotiation and compromise rather than military solutions alone.
The peace agreements between Israel and Egypt, and Israel and Jordan, also demonstrate that negotiated settlements can lead to lasting peace.
&nbsp;The continuation of the current conflict without a political resolution has&nbsp; actually strengthened extremist groups.
The lack of progress towards a Palestinian state has fuelled frustration and hopelessness, which extremist groups have exploited and Offering a political solution that addresses legitimate grievances will reduce the appeal of such groups.
In summary,&nbsp; many argue that the hard position of the Israeli government is fuel to extremist groups and some would argue that that this creates a perfect scenario in the international community where Israel can play the victims and slowy develop nuclear capablities to justify their threat levels.&nbsp;

**"Establishing a Palestinian State: A Path to Peace, Not a Reward for Terrorism"**