Biden: "The Only Solution to the Israel-Palestine Conflict Is a Two-State Solution"

[Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] On the 21st (local time), U.S. President Joe Biden reiterated the 'two-state solution,' emphasizing that the existence of Israel and Palestine as separate states is the 'only answer' to the conflict between the two sides.

According to AFP and other agencies, President Biden stated this during a joint press conference held immediately after a meeting with President Moon Jae-in at the White House, calling for an end to the fighting between Israel and Palestinian extremists.

The international community has supported the 'two-state solution,' which envisions Israel and Palestine coexisting as separate states based on the pre-1967 borders. Previously, former U.S. President Donald Trump showed a pro-Israel stance by recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel during his tenure and was passive toward the 'two-state solution.' However, President Biden resumed support for Palestine after taking office and expressed support for the 'two-state solution.'

President Biden argued that both Jews and Arabs should be treated equally as citizens of Israel and that Palestine must also recognize Israel's rights. He added, the Democratic Party still supports Israel, and "my commitment to Israel's security remains unwavering."

This recent conflict is the largest since the 2014 Gaza War. About 232 people died in Palestine, and 12 in Israel. Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire on the 20th, about ten days after the armed conflict began.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.