In this analysis, Ali Aban from The Electronic Intifada deconstructs the recent UN conference on the two-state solution, organized by France and Saudi Arabia. He argues that this international push is not a genuine effort to support Palestinian rights but is a fundamentally "anti-Palestinian project." Aban contends that the initiative's true goals are to disarm Palestinian resistance, secure Israel's long-term existence, and normalize its relations with other nations, even as it continues its military campaign in Gaza. By examining key documents like the "New York Declaration" and statements from Western foreign ministers, he highlights how the framework demands a demilitarized Palestinian state under a collaborationist authority and systematically undermines the right of return for refugees. He concludes that this process is a dangerous distraction designed to exonerate Israel and prevent meaningful actions like sanctions and accountability for its ongoing occupation.
Deconstructing the UN's "Anti-Palestinian" Two-State Solution
00:00:06 UN Conference: A three-day UN conference, organized by France and Saudi Arabia, was held to discuss a peaceful settlement for Palestine and the implementation of a two-state solution.
01:15 New Diplomatic Push: France, the UK, and Canada are leading a renewed effort for the recognition of a Palestinian state, framing it as a necessary step toward peace.
01:41 Biased Framing by Western Leaders: The analysis highlights how UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer strongly condemns the October 7th attack but uses passive, agency-less language like "a catastrophic failure of aid" to describe the immense suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, refusing to name Israel as the perpetrator.
04:04 A Bargaining Chip, Not a Right: The UK's offer to recognize a Palestinian state is presented as conditional, a tool to pressure Israel for a ceasefire. The speaker argues this turns the fundamental right to statehood into a disposable bargaining chip that can be sacrificed for minor concessions.
05:20 The Core Thesis: The speaker asserts that this entire two-state solution framework is an anti-Palestinian project aimed at eliminating resistance, ensuring Israel's long-term security, and rewarding it with normalization while it carries out what he terms a genocide.
08:04 Disarming the Resistance: The "New York Declaration," a key outcome document from the conference, calls for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other resistance factions, with all weapons handed over to the collaborating Palestinian Authority before any state is formed. This would leave Palestinians defenseless.
10:35 Undermining the Right of Return: The document uses vague language about a "just solution to the Palestinian refugee issue" and the dissolution of UNRWA's services, which the speaker identifies as established "peace process code" for abrogating the internationally recognized right of return for Palestinian refugees.
14:09 One-Sided Condemnation: A joint statement by France, Canada, Ireland, and other nations explicitly condemns the Palestinian resistance of October 7th as "heinous and anti-semitic" but offers no condemnation of Israel, no mention of genocide, and only expresses vague "concern" for the mass killing of Palestinians.
18:20 The True Agenda: Normalization with Israel: The joint statement explicitly urges countries to establish "normal relations with Israel" and work toward its "regional integration." This reveals the primary goal is to secure and reward Israel, using the promise of a non-sovereign Palestinian state as cover.
21:21 Ignoring a UN Deadline: This new process is contrasted with a September 2023 UN General Assembly resolution that, based on an ICJ ruling, declared Israel's occupation illegal and demanded its end within 12 months (by September 2024). The current initiative ignores this binding deadline and accountability framework.
24:13 A "Stinking Corpse": Quoting human rights lawyer Craig Mokhiber, the speaker describes the revived process as trying to reanimate the "stinking corpse of the Oslo process" to create a "Palestinian bantustan" and preserve Israel's apartheid regime.
27:08 A Call to Stay Focused: The speaker concludes by urging viewers not to be fooled by these diplomatic gestures. He insists the focus must remain on demanding practical actions—such as sanctions, an arms embargo, and diplomatic isolation—to hold Israel accountable and end the genocide and occupation.