103: Why is the two state solution so difficult to achieve?

Welcome to our new short-form episodes interspersed with the regular interviews that dive into an often-asked question about Israel, Jews and the Middle East. Our current question: why is the two state solution so difficult to achieve? If you like what we do here, please join our Patreon at   / askhavivanything  . There you can ask the questions that guide the topics we cover on the podcast, join in our great discussions where listeners share news and valuable resources, and take part in our monthly livestreams where Haviv answers your questions live. If you would like to sponsor an episode, please email us at [email protected]⁠. Musical intro by Adam Ben Amitai. Chapters 00:00 Understanding the Two-State Solution Challenge 02:53 The Palestinian Perspective on Statehood 06:05 The Israeli Perspective and Historical Context 09:02 The Role of Settlements in the Conflict 12:15 Perceptions and Misunderstandings Between Israelis and Palestinians 15:07 The Narrative Problem in the Conflict 18:00 Finding Common Ground for Future Conversations