Crisis in Gaza in 2024 & the Two-state solution

Gaza strip is in ruins today. The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has devastated the local population,  infrastructure is gone, only rubble and cries of orphan toddlers left to serve as a continuous reminder of ongoing crisis in Gaza.

Crisis in Gaza: What’s happening in 2024?

• After the attack on Israel by Hamas which left 1,200 people dead and more than 200 as hostages on 7th of October in 2023, both have been at war since then.
•  Israel has responded back in a way that has killed more than 30,000 people in the Gaza strip as per Gaza’s health ministry.
• The humanitarian crisis in Gaza today, is severe with children and the medical patients being the worst sufferers.
• Very little amount of foreign humanitarian aid is entering Gaza due to Israel’s refusal to facilitate the delivery process.
•  There is a lot of pressure on Israel from other countries of the world for an immediate ceasefire after a UN security council resolution for the same got passed recently.

But how the war between Israel and Palestine can be solved permanently? As per countries like those of European Union, United States, India, Brazil and many more, solution is the creation of two independent states- Israel and Palestine for people of both nations.

What is the two-state Solution?

The Two-State Solution would involve drawing a border between Israel and Palestine. This wouldn’t be easy, especially when it comes to Jerusalem, a holy city for both sides. There’s also the question of what to do about Palestinians who were forced to leave their homes in the past wars.

Can this idea work?

Even if they agree on the borders, Israel and Palestine would need to figure out how to stay safe. This might involve promises from both sides not to attack each other. Other countries might also need to help out by providing money and support.

Some people think the Two-State Solution is the best way to bring peace. They believe separate countries would make everyone feel safer and happier. Others worry it wouldn’t work because of all the disagreements and history between the two sides. Today, the Israeli government led by Netanyahu doesn’t want any concession for the Palestinian people and Hamas, who rules Gaza doesn’t recognize Israel’s right to exist.

Where Things Stand Now

Right now, things are pretty complicated. Building settlements in Palestinian areas by Israel has made it harder to draw clear borders. Violence on both sides has also made it tough for people to trust each other. In fact, some people are starting to doubt the Two-State Solution can even happen anymore.

Another idea is a One-State Solution, where everyone would live together in one big country. But that could be tricky too, because both Israelis and Palestinians want to hold onto their own cultures and traditions. No big faction in Israel or Palestine supports the one-state solution as of today.

Conclusion

Solving the crisis in Gaza through the Two-State Solution might not be easy, but it’s still the most popular idea for peace. 21st century should be focused on working towards the benefit of the humanity and our planet as a whole, world has gone through enough devastating wars in the 20th century. People are suffering on both sides of the borders with a continuous death loom hovering over their heads throughout their lives.

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