The PLO Should Adopt a One-State Strategy

The PLO should adopt an inclusive vision for a shared Israeli-Palestinian state, simultaneously advocating justice and equality for Palestinians while addressing Israeli fears and aspirations.

by Joseph Leone

On January 5, The New York Times reported that the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) is “seriously debating” whether to shift its national strategy away from a two-state solution and toward “the pursuit of a single state,” in which Israelis and Palestinians receive equal rights and privileges. PLO Central Council member Mustafa Ba…