Geneva Initiative

Great meeting today between Ambassador Steffen Seibert and a group of young Israeli parliamentary advisors and emerging political leaders from several parties. We held an important, honest exchange on diplomatic relations, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities ahead. Many thanks to the German Embassy in Israel and Ambassador Seibert, a true friend of Israel and of peace-builders everywhere.
Germany in Israel / גרמניה בישראל

The Palestinian Peace Coalition conducted a Palestinian public opinion poll in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, revealing a complex but important reality: support for a negotiated two-state solution remains significant, even as confidence in its feasibility continues to erode.

- 65.6% of respondents said they would accept a Palestinian state based on 1967 borders

- 56.7% believe that the two-state solution is a suitable solution for Palestinians

- 83.6% believe such an outcome is unlikely in the near future

These findings reflect a growing gap between political aspiration and perceived reality. While support for a negotiated solution persists, it is increasingly overshadowed by doubt that current conditions can produce progress.

The results also reflect a strong sense of insecurity and instability, with widespread concerns over settler violence, military escalation, and restrictions on freedom of movement.

You can read about the poll findings on our website.

On March 15th, we held an online roundtable with Palestinian experts from Ramallah and Nablus to share developments on the ground, imminent threats and future hopes of Palestinians against the backdrop of the ongoing escalation between Israel and Iran. Our speakers shared a range of perspectives, from political to personal, with a diverse group of 80 Israeli stakeholders, including journalists, NGO professionals, and parliamentary advisors, among others.
While the session offered a broad range of insights and angles, all of the speakers emphasized one common message: no matter how the Iran-Israel confrontation ends, it is impossible to make real progress towards a stable and flourishing New Middle East without addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.