Obama's Two state solution

          So for Jewish Heritage Month, Obama decides to endorse, what CNN states as ” the long-held but rarely stated U.S. support for a future Palestinian state based on borders that existed before the 1967 Middle East war.” Well, it’s clear where CNN long holds their support, though I’d have to disagree on the rarely-stated element for them. CNN did make sure to emphasize that Obama reiterated his unwavering U.S. support for Israel’s security, though some may consider the two mutually exclusive, and is even  going to endorse “major negotiating  positions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.” So thoughtful, really. 

                Throughout the article security is constantly mentioned. Obama, Tony Blair, the reporters at CNN all do not want to undermine that need for Israel to feel secure. They reemphasize and reiterate plenty. But the naïve reader may wonder why a two-state solution would make Israel feel insecure in the first place? I mean – isn’t the point to promote peace and serenity. The article fails to mention anywhere, why in fact, Israel may need this security. The article does not mention the potential negative ramifications (what? There are some?) that this solution may have. Yes security can’t be sacrificed, because Israel is sure going to need it, if this plan follows though. So how is this the best option for both sides? Hamas apparently rejected it as well, so now since they don’t like it, maybe we’ll get a reconsideration? At least we have a reason to reject it – not quite sure what theirs is. Yes, that’s the same Hamas that’s a terrorist group according to the US and Israel only – not the rest of the world. See article attached. 

                Obama also criticized both sides (yes both! So maybe he is being objective…) for unmet expectations despite all of America’s assistance in coming up with a solution. Israel wants to build new housing settlements in the West bank, and other areas beyond its 1967 borders (because this isn’t 1967), and Palestine challenges Israel’s right to exist as a whole. The scale seems slightly tilted when comparing the way both sides are resisting. (there goes that fleeting objectivity...) 

         

           The media and Obama both have the right to propose and consider the two state solution, though they should also consider the sides of both states involved through and through.

CNN article