World History

One of the biggest is that IMO, the 'two state solution' is more of a Western thing. I think many Palestinians and their strongest sympathizers want a 'one state solution,' i.e. a united state with an Arab majority.

I suspect this is one of the reasons why we've heard so many comparisons between Israel and Apartheid S. Africa in recent years. Part of it is an attempt to equate Israeli policies to Apartheid. But I think part of it is also a signal of future intentions. When Apartheid ended, S. Africa was not split into separate states for blacks and whites. Power was simply transferred from the minority to the majority. I think that's the outcome that a lot of Palestinians and their supporters desire.