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The one state/two state debate is irrelevant as Israel and the US consolidate Greater Israel.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The debate about the one-state or two-state solution is inconsequential as Israel and the US work towards a larger objective.
Noam Chomsky emphasizes that the traditional debate over whether to establish a one-state or two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is moot given the ongoing efforts by Israel and the United States to expand their influence and territory, which is perceived as an intention to create 'Greater Israel'. This suggests that the focus should shift from the debate to the actual geopolitical strategies at play, which may undermine the possibility of a fair resolution to the conflict.
Themes
IsraelUsGreater IsraelOne StateTwo StateDebatePoliticsPalestine
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on Middle Eastern politics, highlighting the futility of the one-state/two-state debate.
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