Why I No Longer Support the Two-State Solution for Israel and Palestine: Gadi Taub

Gadi Taub is an Israeli historian, author, and commentator known for his work in political and cultural criticism. He holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from Rutgers University and is a faculty member at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he teaches in the School of Public Policy and the Department of Communications and Journalism.

He has written several books, both fiction and non-fiction, exploring themes of Israeli identity, politics, and culture. Notable titles include "The Settlers and the Struggle over the Meaning of Zionism" and "The Valley of the Cross," a novel.

Taub is a prominent voice in Israeli media, known for his critical views on various aspects of Israeli society and politics. He has written extensively on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the role of religion in Israeli politics, and the country's democratic challenges. Besides his academic work, Taub is a frequent contributor to newspapers, magazines, and television programs in Israel, providing analysis and commentary on current events and political developments.

He is known for his outspoken and sometimes controversial opinions. He has been critical of the Israeli left, the settlement movement, and certain aspects of liberalism, often sparking debate and discussion within Israeli society and beyond.

Israel Update is a video podcast hosted by Israeli historian and political commentator Gadi Taub and Michael Doran. The show offers news from the ground as well as an unparalleled insider perspective on the war.

This interview was conducted by Pamela Paresky.
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[brynawaldman]

"Where is the Palestinian peace movement?". . . a question main stream media never asks.

[somersetdc]

Completely sensible: You cant want for another people what they never even imagined wanting for themselves. There is no two state solution

[Jouantiese]

I hate to agree, but Gadi's words align with reality..

[EzraB]

Anyone who thinks the two state solution is possible doesn't understand anything.

[Andre]

As a non Israeli, I believed in the Two-State-Solution for a long time, because it looked like the logical solution, but I didn't take into account that a majority of the Palestinians don't want a part of Israel/Palestine, but all of it with all Jews 'gone' (with the prospect of total genocide on the Jews in Israel). I didn't know how many rockets Hamas fired into Israel until 2023, which were 6, 000 to my knowledge atm. On October 7th, and with all the Pro-Palestine protests starting the next day, I changed my mind. Now, I believe, a Two-State-Solution would be a grave error, for the sake of Israel, but also to the entire middle east. Israel need to be able to defend itself against a far numerous enemy, and the West need to support Israel (as it beeds to support Ukraine). And we need to embrace all possible allies, such as the suppressed people of Iran. I am German and I stand with Israel and Ukraine.

[SM-dlib]

This guy is fantastic to listen to. Crazy how the left works.

[hcchogave]

Excellent analysis. Two state solution is an unattainable acedemic quagmire.

[dkoodziej]

I’m an Israeli from Haifa, always believed in 2 states. Oct 7 changed my mind not because of the attack, but the reaction of Gazans. They could not have been happier. I’m sad to say I agree with everything he said here, survival comes first

[deavman]

There is already an Arab state, it is called Jordan which OCCUPIES almost 80% of the original Palestine British mandate. Also let's stop calling the local Arabs "Palestinians"...no such ethnicity.

[kevinjanghj]

October 7, 2023, marked the death of the two-state solution. It showed very clearly that the Palestinians did not ever want it at all.

[TesterBoy]

The “Palestinians “ were never for a peaceful coexistence with an Israeli state. Fortunately, the appeasing Israeli left finally got some sense.

[lisalilu]

True! I used to be a leftist, since oct 7th im on the right! No 2 state solution! The Balestinians have shown that they do not want to live as peaceful neighbors!!

[Alan-lvrw]

The Palestinians have turned down a two state solution seven times.

[rogerjohnson]

I subscribed just to hear more from Gadi Taub; I can only hope Israel is listening to him also.

[elecumbelly]

Two state was ALWAYS pie in the sky.. how can it not be when one side wants the other side completely wiped out…

[RoyalistCavalier]

There is already a 2 state solution and that solution is called JORDAN. The so called "Palestinians" already have an independent state and that state is called THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN. The late King of Jordan, His Majesty King Hussein I once said in 1981 "Jordan is Palestine, Palestine is Jordan". The so called "Occupied Palestinian Territories" aka 1)East Jerusalem, 2)Judea and Samaria (The West Bank), and 3)The Gaza Strip belong not to the Arabs but to the Jews and are integral parts of the State of Israel. The Arabs living in East Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria (The West Bank) should be relocated to their natural homeland of Jordan, The Arabs living in the Gaza Strip should be relocated to their natural homeland of Egypt and the Arabs living in Israel Proper should be relocated to their natural homelands of Egypt, Jordan and Syria. The cities of Bethlehem, Jericho, Hebron, Ramallah, Nablus, Jenin, etc in Judea and Samaria (The West Bank) and Gaza City, Khan Yunis and Rafah in the Gaza Strip and also East Jerusalem are Jewish cities and belong to the State of Israel just like other cities like Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa and Eilat are. LONG LIVE THE STATE OF ISRAEL (WHICH INCLUDES EAST JERUSALEM, JUDEA AND SAMARIA AKA THE WEST BANK, THE GAZA STRIP AND THE GOLAN HEIGHTS). Stop calling these Arabs Palestinians, they are not Palestinians, they are Arabs or if you would like the FAKEISITIANS.

[uriurg]

This man is extremely knowledgeable and sensible. Please interview him regularly.

[wolfcub]

Shalom Gadi, we already have two states, Israel and Jordan, Three is a crowd :)!

[sholoy]

The lubavitcher Rebbe was the only same voice on Israeli politics for half a century. Finally everyone is coming around and realizing the Rebbe was right!

[joemadden]

He's right.

I knew that right after it happened.

The Israelis tried for well over half a century.

Now it's too late and it is NOT their fault.