As two-state hopes fade, more US Jews are open to a one-state future for the Middle East

A recent poll indicates a growing openness among younger American Jews, particularly those under 35, to a one-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with roughly half supporting a single binational state. This contrasts with overall Jewish support of about one-quarter and strong opposition among Israelis and Palestinians. The shift is fueled by frustration over the Gaza war and the perceived failure of the two-state solution. Various proposals for shared sovereignty or confederation are gaining public attention, including "A Land for All" and new political parties in Israel. Historically, binationalism was a fringe idea in Zionism, though some early Zionist intellectuals like Rabbi Judah Magnes advocated for shared political frameworks. Despite low support among the directly involved populations, the fading hopes for a two-state solution are prompting a re-evaluation of alternatives.