settlements over peace has contributed to Israel's culture of impunity.
FP: Can America be an effective broker in negotiations?
SE: If the U.S. decides to be an honest broker, it could not only be effective but in fact could bring real peace to the region, a just and lasting one. The U.S. has a moral obligation toward the Palestinian people, who have been under occupation and living in exile for decades.
FP: Is a two state solution still possible?
SE: Yes, but only if there is a political will. So far, Israel's will is about colonization, and the international community has failed to put an end to decades of double standards by treating Israel as a state above the law. We don't see any other solution than a two-state solution, though Israel is taking us to a one-state reality.
Aaron David Miller is a distinguished scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
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