Palestinian rejectionism, not poverty, remains the main obstacle for peace with Israel – opinion

The article argues that Palestinian rejectionism, rather than poverty or living conditions, is the primary obstacle to peace with Israel. It contends that a century of Palestinian leadership has consistently rejected proposals for a two-state solution, including the 1937 Peel Commission, the 1947 UN Partition Plan, and offers at Camp David in 2000. The author highlights that even during periods of increased economic cooperation and Israeli concessions, such as after the Oslo Accords and Israel's disengagement from Gaza, violence surged. The piece cites the murder of peace activist Vivian Silver by Hamas as an example that improved conditions do not negate an ideology viewing Israel as illegitimate. The article concludes that real progress requires Palestinian leaders to abandon the goal of eliminating Israel.