Settlements are neither inherently illegal – nor the real obstacle to peace
Israel has granted its Arab minority full citizenship rights, and a future, no doubt democratic State of Palestine, could surely do the same for Jews living in the West Bank, right?
Assessment
The piece challenges two common assumptions about Israeli settlements: their blanket illegality and their role as the primary barrier to peace. By pointing to Israel's treatment of its Arab citizens, it suggests that a future Palestinian state could similarly accommodate Jewish residents. The argument reframes the debate around mutual recognition and minority rights rather than territorial withdrawal alone.