Israel-Saudi normalization sidelined for Saudi, Iran nuclear agreements
The diplomatic sidelining of Israel in the US-Saudi deal is directly related to Israel’s strategic diplomatic failures in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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France, Germany, Italy and UK back Gaza reconstruction plan
The Arab-backed plan would cost $53B and see the Gaza Strip rebuilt over 5 years, and would avoid displacing Palestinians.
500 Days of War: Why Now Is the Time for the Two-state Solution
The time is ripe for a comprehensive strategy for Israel to leverage its military achievements of the last sixteen months against Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, in Syria, and Iran
Trump Plan or Two-State Solution?
Asger Trier Engberg hosts Israeli GI Director Gadi Baltiansky on his podcast to discuss the war and the future of the conflict.
Support for a Regional-Political-Security Agreement Including the Establishment of a Palestinian State – Not What You Thought
Analysis of aChord research analyzing Israeli public opinion re: Palestinian statehood
Winners at a Losing Game: In a Burning Middle East, Peace is a Security Imperative
The Executive Director of Principles for Peace analyzes the key changes in our conflict context as a basis for steps towards a two-state solution.
Keynote speech by High Representative Josep Borrell at TSC Meeting
Josep Borrell Meets with TSC Representatives
Ford School hosts PeaceWorks talk with Israeli and Palestinian experts
The Director and Deputy Director of GI-Palestine and GI-Israel spoke with MichiganU students during an extensive campus tour in November
Le Temps Article: “The Geneva Initiative, More Relevant Than Ever?”
“We must shake up the situation, and not wait for so-called ideal conditions that allow us to advance. We must have the courage to create
The New York Times Article: “How to Think Through the Moral Tangle in Gaza”
“We probably know what an eventual Israeli-Palestinian peace deal would look like. The plan was outlined in the Clinton parameters of 2000 and in the
GI in Haaretz: Global Impatience with Intransigent Israel
“The Hamas atrocities on October 7 made Israel’s right to a military defensive response self-evident to the international community. What has since shaken this consensus
The Two-State Coalition Welcomes Recent Move for Recognition of Palestine
TSC Joint Statement
GI Director on International Recognition of Palestine
“The world is changing. And the reality today, when it comes to how the world is looking at the Palestinians, they see we do exist,
Is the Two-State Solution Still Feasible?
Jean-Daniel Ruch lays out the pessimistic, optimistic, and realistic versions of implementing the two-state solution
‘The Guide to Hope’ Podcast: The International Arena with Alon Pinkas
In the latest episode of the GI’s podcast ‘The Guide to Hope’, Alon Pinkas, former Consul General of Israel in New York City, breaks down
Most Israelis Support US-backed Two-State Plan
51% of Israelis support a US-backed two-state solution
Bloomberg Daybreak Interview With GI Chair Yossi Beilin
On ‘Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East and Africa’, GI Chair Yossi Beilin speaks about different scenarios going forward, the two-state solution, and Hamas. Watch the interview
Haaretz Article: “Only Biden Can Give Israelis The Fresh Hope They Want”
In an article published by Haaretz, Ami Ayalon and Avi Gil analyze the role of the US in turning crushing current developments into the only
GI Chair Yossi Beilin on the Future of the Conflict
In an interview with the Boston Globe, Yossi Beilin, the Israeli Chair of the Geneva Initiative, provides insights into Palestinian leadership, the role of regional
GI Director on Two States or Confederation
Gadi Baltiansky in a J-Street Symposium about Two State vs. Confederal Models
GI Chair Yossi Beilin on Israel’s Partner 30 Years After the Oslo Accords
In an article published by Israel Hayom, Yossi Beilin, the Israeli Chair of the Geneva Initiative, reflects on the Oslo Accords after 30 years, addresses
GI in JPost: Gazafication Without Disengagement
Geneva Initiative Deputy Director Tehila Wenger writes about the Gazafication of the West Bank and the myth linking Israeli territorial disengagement to increased radicalization. “As
The Greatest Believers in the Two-State Solution: Analysis
The most faithful believer of all time in the viability of a two-state solution is Minister Bezalel Smotrich. This was apparent on May 1st, when
Haaretz Article: GI Expert and Leading Academics Write About the Impact of Settlements on Democracy
Geneva Initiative leading expert, Dr. Shaul Arieli, Prof. Gilad Hirschberger, and Prof. Sivan Hirsch-Hoefler, write about the failures of the settlement movement, the plan of
GI in Haaretz: Israeli Public Opinion Poll 2023
“The public is saner than its government. Most want dialogue, a political process with the Palestinians and are prepared to compromise. There must be no surrender to the extreme and fanatical minority.”
GI in Haaretz: Israel’s Battered Peace Camp
15 Dec, 2022
“However bruised and sidelined, the two-state solution is still the only game in town.”
GI Director at J-Street Conference Panel: What’s Next for Israeli Politics?
8 Dec, 2022
Haaretz Podcast features J-Street Panel with Gadi Baltiansky
The Day Before Peace
Dec. 12: The day before the peace agreement was signed, nobody imagined that an end to the conflict would ever be possible.
AsiaNews Interview of Israeli GI Director
25 Oct, 2022
Interview with GI Director prior to elections about policy, politics, and peace
Fireside Chat with Gadi Baltiansky: Harvard W3D Podcast
Podcast episode with Israeli GI Director
The real cost of Operation Breaking Dawn
12 Aug, 2022
“The casualties of Operation Breaking Dawn are human, political and moral.”
The GI Goes Viral: Empathy for Gazans
GI staff member to Business Insider: “We need to speak about the casualties of this conflict on both sides.”
Macron to Lapid: “No alternative” to Israeli-Palestinian dialogue
5 July, 2022
French President Emannuel Macron urges Yair Lapid to renew the peace process with Palestinian leadership.
GI Annual Report 2021
Every day, we worked with determination to promote dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians, to engage decision-makers on measures that can engender a political horizon and to inform both publics of the continued viability and urgency of the two-state solution.
GI Article: The outbreak that everyone saw coming
31 March, 2022
“The strongest army in the world cannot prevent the conflict from escalating into violence again, and again, and again; for the sake of both our peoples, it is time to try another way.”
Negev Summit excludes Palestinians but puts Israeli-Palestinian peace back into political consciousness
31 March, 2022
In their closing remarks, the FMs of Morocco, Egypt, the UAE, and Bahrain all highlighted the importance of reviving the peace process and ensuring the viability of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
US Sec of State: Ahead of Negev Summit, Blinken reaffirms support for two-state solution
27 March, 2022
Blinken called on Israel to de-escalate tensions with the Palestinians, including settlement expansion, settler violence and evictions of Palestinians from their homes ahead of Ramadan.
Bahraini FM: Our position is to have negotiations to achieve two states
15 February, 2022
“The Palestinian issue is always on the table and as you know our stance is calling for the two parties to negotiate.”
German FM: Two-State Solution is the only political solution
10 February, 2022
“Both in Israel and during the other stages of my trip one focus will be on the future of the Middle East peace process.”
Interview with the GI’s Israeli Director: On the Future of the Two-State Solution
14 February 2022
“The bottom line is that there’s one land that will either end up being divided or become a single entity. The only ones who can kill the two-state solution are those who believe in it.”
Israeli-Palestinian Peace Symposium Webinar: GI explains why peace is possible
January 11, 2022
GI’s Deputy Director explained how we are working to overcome obstacles in Israeli society preventing progress towards a negotiated settlement.
JPost: Israel needs a diplomatic horizon to preserve the Zionist vision
January 7, 2022
A recent survey by GI indicates that most Israelis favor diplomatic negotiations with the Palestinian leadership
DC committed to two-state solution, US National Security Advisor tells Israeli officials and Abbas
December 22, 2021
Stressed “the importance of actions to build trust, enhance stability and security, and foster a more hopeful vision for the future.”
JPost: Majority of Israelis Want Return to Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process
December 21, 2021
51% of Israelis support a meeting between Prime Minister Bennett and President Abbas
October PCPSR Poll: Significant increase in support for the Two-State Solution among Palestinians
October 27, 2021
Support for the two-state solution increased from to 46% up from 36% the month before.
Participant in our Young Leaders Program writes: What can you do today to end the occupation?
October 29, 2021
What can you do for peace today? Meet someone from the other side, engage with them, listen to their experiences, their daily struggles, their history, narratives, concerns, hopes and dreams for the future.
Joint Article: Making Peace Possible, Against All Obstacles
October 19, 2021
I know that at the end of this meeting we did not solve the conflict, but together we felt the viability of reaching a solution.
Trends in Israeli Public Opinion: Voting Left, Thinking Right (Liberal Magazine)
October 11, 2021
Polls reveal that the Israeli public overwhelmingly supports policies that lead to the establishment of two states, and backs territorial compromises.
Watch: Women Leaders Breaking Barriers
October 18, 2021
“There are two peoples here, you cannot change that. We know the conflict needs to end. We need to work towards a goal. I joined this group to bring about peace.”
US National Security Adviser Sullivan stresses Biden’s support for two-state solution in Sisi meeting
September 30, 2021
Sisi’s office said that the Egyptian president said the two-state resolution could “have a huge impact on changing the situation on the ground in the entire Middle East.”
Jordan’s Abdullah: Israel, Palestinians Will Achieve ‘Genuine Security
September 22, 2021
“A solution that leads to the establishment of an independent, sovereign, and viable Palestinian state on the basis of the June 1967 lines, with E. Jerusalem as its capital, living side-by-side with Israel in peace and security.”
Press Release: China reaffirms commitment to two-state solution, supports expanded role for the Geneva Initiative
July 15, 2021
“China supports the Geneva Initiative in playing a greater role and stands ready to provide assistance and engage in cooperation.”
Webinar: Is the Two-State Solution still relevant?
June 17, 2021
The Geneva Initiative serves as proof that a solution to the conflict is possible.
Dr. Shaul Arieli on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Hot Button Issues
June 23, 2021
What are the on-the ground obstacles to a two-state solution and how can they be overcome? Watch this virtual tour by GI expert Dr. Shaul Arieli.
Washington Post: A Palestinian Writer and an Israeli Writer Exchange Emails — and Seek Common Ground
June 3, 2021
If a peace agreement styled on the Geneva Accord would be set forth by Israel that would respond to all points brought forth by the Palestinians — an agreement that former PA officials already ceremonially signed with Israelis — would this be accepted by Palestinians today?
JPost: A check-in with the Palestinian peace camp – joint article by GI staff
June 12, 2021
The Palestinian peace camp exists. It is composed of idealists and pragmatists of all ages and backgrounds living in the West Bank, Jerusalem, and yes, Gaza too.
Young Israeli and Palestinian viewpoints: three perspectives on the recent violence
June 13, 2021
Young Israelis and Palestinians offer three different angles on the violent outbreak in May, and the need to address the conflict even after the situation has ostensibly “calmed”
JT: Palestinian state is in Israel’s best interests
May 28, 2021
The Geneva Initiative’s Director of Foreign Relations, Jess Manville was interviewed by the Jewish Telegraph.
NYT: There Is a Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Tzipi Livni
May 27, 2021
With Mr Biden’s inauguration in January, the vision of a two-state solution supported by the United States has made a comeback.
ABC News: Biden committed to two-state solution between Israel and Palestinians, Blinken says
May 23, 2021
“President Biden’s been very clear that he remains committed to a two-state solution.”
Haaretz: To End the Chaos in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank, Establish a Palestinian State
May 22, 2021
Any way you look at it, the solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the same: two states for two peoples.
Webinar: Answering the Arguments Against the Two-State Solution
April 30, 2021
In an SIV webinar, GI Israeli Director Gadi Baltiansky addresses the most common claims, myths, and arguments that come from both the “pro-Israel” and “pro-Palestinian” camps.
Haaretz: ‘Israel’s left didn’t shrink’ – GI Opinion Poll 2021
March 16, 2021
The Geneva Initiative estimated that 12 seats’ worth of voters who support two states are currently backing rightist parties.
Jerusalem Post: Amid Arab Normalization, Israel Should Make Peace with Palestinians by GI’s Jess Manville
January 27, 2021
“The greatest achievement of any Israeli government will be forging a peace agreement with the Palestinians.”
2021: The Two-State Solution is Back
January 20, 2021
Geneva Initiative video: The Two-State Solution is Back
IPF Podcast Interview with the GI’s Director: Gadi Baltiansky
December 17, 2020
“Because I have been involved with this issue for so many years…I know the unbearable ease of reaching an agreement.”
Times of Israel Blog: The Price Tag of Peace with Morocco by GI’s Tehila Wenger
December 17, 2020
“Anyone who wishes to see a secure, flourishing, and peaceful Israel will be excited about the prospect of peace with another Arab country. That said, context matters.”
Haaretz: GI’s Director quoted on New Biden Administration
November 24, 2020
“Blinken and Sullivan are no Kushner and Greenblatt. They don’t have to learn the issue, they already know them very well.”
Jerusalem Post: 49% of Israelis want Biden to Relaunch Israeli-Palestinian Talks (Nov GI Opinion Poll)
November 23, 2020
“Israelis want to see a Biden initiative to renew negotiations, an internal Palestinian reconciliation process, and the two-state solution. It’s time for the government to work toward realizing the will of the people.”
Jerusalem Post: Yossi Beilin, co-chair of GI, quoted on the death of Erekeat
November 10, 2020
“For him, the change will come too late.”
Russian Two-State Media Campaign
October 25, 2020
Series of video clips featuring Middle East expert Ksenia Svetlova who explains the consequences of annexation, significance of UAE deal and more.
Joint GI article: UAE-Israel agreement leaves the Palestinians behind
August 29, 2020
In the midst of steps towards formalizing a diplomatic agreement between Israel and the UAE, one of the most important actors is missing from the peace agenda.
It is time for the Arab League to act against annexation by Yonatan Touval
July 9, 2020
A constructive path forward should include a high-level Arab delegation to Israel with a view of relaunching a process based on the Arab Peace Initiative.
Annexation is not exchange of territory by Prof. Galia Golan
July 13, 2020
Unilateral moves of any kind are dangerous, regardless of the size or location. Peace can only be achieved through land swaps and a negotiated political agreement.
Al-Monitor article references GI Anti-Annexation Campaign
July 1, 2020
The article says our efforts injected new life into the debate on the two-state solution and restored the issue to the agenda after years of public indifference.
Minister Michael Biton: “Sovereignty is part of a diplomatic process… just like in the Geneva Initiative”
July 1, 2020
Minister Michael Biton publicly endorsed the Geneva Initiative and referred to it as part of the mainstream between the two extremes of Israeli society.
The Two-State Coalition stands together for peace, against annexation
June 26, 2020
Stop the annexation. Don’t give up on peace.
Tzipi Livni: Annexation would be a historic mistake
June 22, 2020
Former minister Tzipi Livni explains why annexation of any part of the West Bank would lead to devastating consequences for Israeli interests.
22 Palestinian and Israeli orgs call upon the international community to oppose annexation
April 14, 2020
We strongly caution against any moves towards unilateral annexation of parts of the West Bank, including in the Jordan Valley and E1 area.
Let Marie Kondo Tidy Up by Daniella London-Dekel
March 1, 2020
Here’s a checkpoint, here’s a mine, here’s megalomania, here’s a holy place, here’s a ticking bomb, here’s short-sightedness, here perhaps, but not for long, is a possible solution. Not simple, but possible.
The Trump plan’s legacy is the failure of the Right, by Tehila Wenger
February 17, 2020
The Trump Plan offers 30% of the West Bank to Israel. Why do annexation attempts continue to fail?
There Is Hope, by Talia Levin
January 20, 2020
All of the fears that affected me before the visit to Ramallah dissipated after a short time in the quiet city.
Geneva Initiative Poll Findings: Israelis Prefer Two-State Solution
December 17, 2019
“The public is more realistic than some of its leaders and understands that the lack of a political process with no genuine efforts to resolve the conflict prove detrimental to Israel,” GI’s Director-General, Gadi Baltiansky commented.
