me the platform of every major party in israel besides arab parties towards Palestine and the two state solution
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As of May 2025, the positions of major Israeli political parties (excluding Arab parties) on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the two-state solution are as follows:
Right-Wing and Religious Parties
Likud (Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu): Firmly opposes the two-state solution. Netanyahu has repeatedly stated that Israel must maintain security control over all territory west of the Jordan River and has rejected unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state. Sky News+1Wikipedia+1
Religious Zionism & Otzma Yehudit: Far-right parties advocating for annexation of the West Bank and opposing Palestinian statehood. They emphasize Jewish sovereignty over the entire Land of Israel and have been vocal against the two-state framework.
Shas & United Torah Judaism (UTJ): Ultra-Orthodox parties primarily focused on religious and social issues. While not always explicit on the two-state solution, they generally align with right-wing positions and have supported coalition governments opposing Palestinian statehood.
Center and Center-Right Parties
Yesh Atid (Yair Lapid): Supports a two-state solution with a demilitarized Palestinian state. Advocates for halting settlement expansion outside major blocs and emphasizes the importance of negotiations to ensure Israel's security and democratic character.
National Unity (Benny Gantz): Positioned as a centrist party, it supports a two-state solution in principle but prioritizes security concerns. Gantz has emphasized the need for a strong Israel Defense Forces presence and has been cautious about immediate steps toward Palestinian statehood.
Yisrael Beiteinu (Avigdor Lieberman): Advocates for a two-state solution involving land and population exchanges, proposing that Arab-majority areas in Israel become part of a future Palestinian state. The party emphasizes a hardline security approach and the importance of Israel as a Jewish state. Wikipedia
Kulanu (Moshe Kahlon): While primarily focused on economic issues, Kulanu has expressed support for a diplomatic solution to the conflict. The party has advocated for freezing settlement growth outside major blocs to keep the two-state option viable. Wikipedia
Center-Left and Left-Wing Parties
The Democrats (Yair Golan): Formed from a merger of the Labor Party and Meretz, The Democrats strongly support a two-state solution and oppose the occupation of the West Bank. They advocate for negotiations with the Palestinian Authority and emphasize the importance of ending the conflict to preserve Israel's democratic character.Wikipedia
Labor Party: Historically a proponent of the two-state solution, the Labor Party has supported negotiations leading to the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel.
Meretz: A left-wing party that has consistently advocated for a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders, with mutual land swaps. Meretz emphasizes human rights, ending the occupation, and achieving peace through negotiations. Wikipedia
In summary, while some centrist and left-wing parties in Israel continue to support the two-state solution, the current government, led by right-wing and religious parties, largely opposes it. The political landscape reflects deep divisions over the future of Israeli-Palestinian relations.
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As of May 2025, the Israeli Labor Party and Meretz have merged to form a new political entity called The Democrats, under the leadership of Yair Golan. This party continues to advocate for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Wikipedia
The Democrats' Position on the Two-State Solution
The Democrats support the establishment of two sovereign states for two peoples, based on pre-1967 borders with mutually agreed land swaps. They emphasize the importance of negotiations and international cooperation to achieve this goal. However, they have not published a detailed, time-bound roadmap for implementing the two-state solution. Their approach focuses on creating conditions conducive to future negotiations, such as freezing settlement expansion and enhancing Palestinian autonomy.Wikipedia+1The Times of Israel+1
Historical Positions of Labor and Meretz
Labor Party: Historically, the Labor Party has supported a two-state solution. In 2016, it proposed a "Separation Plan" aimed at unilaterally delineating borders and reducing friction between Israelis and Palestinians. This plan was seen as a step towards a two-state reality, though it lacked a specific timeline for final status negotiations.israel.fes.de+1Crisis Group+1
Meretz: Meretz has consistently advocated for a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state. They have called for an immediate freeze on settlement construction and the removal of the Gaza blockade. While Meretz has been vocal in its support for Palestinian statehood, it has not outlined a detailed, time-bound plan for achieving this outcome.The Times of Israel+1Wikipedia+1
In summary, while The Democrats, along with their predecessor parties Labor and Meretz, firmly support the concept of a two-state solution, they have not presented a detailed, time-bound plan for its implementation. Their focus remains on creating favorable conditions for future negotiations and maintaining the viability of a two-state outcome.
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