Majorities Reject Two‑State Viability

A 2026 Pew Center survey finds only about one‑in‑five Israelis (17%) and Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem (21%) think Israel and an independent Palestinian state could coexist peacefully, while majorities in both places say such coexistence is not possible. Respondents provided verbatim explanations, many citing lack of trust, security concerns, political unwillingness, and the corrosive effects of recent wars. — If publics on both sides largely disbelieve a two‑state outcome, policymakers, peace mediators, and regional actors must reassess realistic endgames and domestic political constraints for any negotiation.