A new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals a stark decline in optimism regarding the two-state solution among both Israelis and Palestinians. According to the data, only 17% of Israeli respondents and 21% of Palestinians living in the West Bank and East Jerusalem believe that a peaceful coexistence between the two peoples is possible under a two-state framework.

The findings highlight a shared sense of pessimism across the region. Participants identified several core issues contributing to this outlook, most notably ongoing disputes over land, persistent security threats, and a deep-seated lack of trust between the two populations. The poll suggests that the historical goal of establishing two independent states has lost significant support among the public on both sides of the conflict.

While the report provides a snapshot of current public sentiment, it does not offer a roadmap for alternative political solutions. The data reflects the current climate of the region, where decades of conflict and stalled diplomatic efforts have led to a widespread belief that a resolution is increasingly out of reach. The survey results underscore the challenges facing any future attempts at peace negotiations, as the public consensus appears to have shifted away from the traditional diplomatic model.