Biden Affirms Viability of Two-State Solution in Call with Netanyahu

US President Joe Biden expressed that the "two-state" option for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not an impossibility during a recent phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite Netanyahu's historical opposition to the creation of a Palestinian state, Biden emphasized that a free and independent Palestinian state, coexisting peacefully with Israel, is the best long-term solution for regional security.

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby conveyed the president's vision for the future of the region, emphasizing the importance of a two-state solution for the security of both Israelis and Palestinians. Biden acknowledged that there are various versions of the two-state solution, taking into account different restrictions and military capabilities among member nations of the United Nations.

Biden's stance aligns with a broader perspective on the potential success of the two-state solution, as he highlighted that many countries function within the UN without maintaining their own military forces. The president remains optimistic about finding a viable path forward for this resolution.