Israel-Palestinian relations
The Democratic candidates largely favor the creation of a Palestinian state as part of a final Middle East peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians.
By Megan Duzor | VOA News
FILE — Israeli heavy machinery demolish vacant apartment blocs by order of Israel's high court, in the West Bank Jewish settlement of Beit El near Ramallah July 29, 2015. (Reuters)
The Democratic candidates largely are in favor of a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, in which an independent state of Palestine would be created alongside Israel as part of a final peace settlement. This vision for the Middle East has been a part of more than two decades of peace talks. However, a comprehensive peace agreement for the region has never been reached, with stumbling blocks to negotiations, including where to draw borders and how to share Jerusalem.
Do you support a two-state solution to resolve the Israel - Palestinian conflict?
President Donald Trump’s position: President Donald Trump said in September 2018 that he wants a two-state solution to resolve the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, however, his Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declined in April 2019 to publicly say the Trump administration still backs a two-state solution. Trump has also said he would be open to a one-state solution to the conflict if that is what the Israelis and Palestinians want. Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in 2017 and moved the U.S. Embassy there the following year.
Public opinion
Which option should the United States support regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
10% Don’t know
19%
36%
Other
Two-state
35%
One-state
10% Don’t know
36%
35%
19%
Two-state
One-state
Other
36%
35%
19%
10%
Two-state
Don’t know
Other
One-state
Source: University of Maryland poll (released December 12, 2018)