Israeli Government’s Expansion in West Bank Signals End to Palestinian Statehood, Raising Alarms for U.S. Interests

In a revealing admission that confirms long-standing concerns, Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen declared this week that recent government actions in the West Bank amount to establishing “de facto sovereignty” over territories Palestinians seek for their future state. This blunt acknowledgment reveals a reality that directly challenges American diplomatic efforts aimed at stability and peace in the region. Is This the End of the Two-State Solution? The newly adopted measures by Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Security Cabinet go beyond administrative tweaks—they actively reshape the facts on the ground to prevent Palestinian self-determination. By expanding Israeli enforcement over land use and easing...