One phrase names the most discussed proposal for ending a decades-old conflict: two separate states, side by side.
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What the Term Means
- Definition The two-state solution proposes two separate states.
- The two states An independent Israel and an independent Palestine, existing side by side. Palestine would comprise the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Historical Roots
- 1993 Oslo Accords Israel and the PLO agreed to this framework in the 1993 Oslo Accords. That agreement created the Palestinian Authority as an interim body.
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Recent Momentum
- UN backing The UN General Assembly has repeatedly backed a two-state resolution.
- Recognition A growing number of UN member states have formally recognised a Palestinian state.
Not a Settled Matter
- Ongoing debate Support for the two-state solution among Israelis and Palestinians themselves remains limited, despite renewed diplomatic attention.
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Exam Angle
- Watch for “Two-state solution” always refers to Israel and Palestine. It does not apply to any other regional conflict on this exam.
📝 Previous Year Questions
UPSC CSP 2018 — Which Conflict ‘Two-State Solution’ Refers To
- UPSC 2018 The correct answer is (b) Israel. The two-state solution refers to the proposed framework of separate Israeli and Palestinian states. See UPSC CSP 2018 GS Paper I, Q24.
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