Distinguished Professor Dr. Ali Riaz was interviewed by local NPR affiliate WGLT about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict prior to the Department of Politics and Government’s panel on the conflict on Tuesday, November 7.
Riaz argued that a two-state solution is necessary to try to bring about an end to the conflict. Riaz said, “The United States needs to lead a push for a two-state solution that would give land for both Israelis and Palestinians in the disputed territory.”
To Riaz, that solution would give Israel the safety and security its people desire. “Let us actually work with the Palestinian people to find a solution that would ensure not only Israel’s existence, but a viable state for the Palestinian people,” Riaz said.
Additionally, Riaz praised the Biden administration for suggesting Israel avoid the same mistakes the U.S. made post-9/11; however, he argued that the Biden administration needs to do more to help bring about a cease fire.
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