**The Two-State Solution Is Making Its Last Stand at the UN: It’s Time for a New Approach**
*Opinion: Two Democracies for Two Peoples Ought to Be the Rallying Cry of Our Time*
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed delegates during a high-level meeting of heads of state on a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians at United Nations headquarters in New York City, U.S., on September 22, 2025.
(Photo credit: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)
By GIL TROY | JTA
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The prospect of a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians is facing its most critical moment yet at the United Nations. As global diplomacy seeks to revive stalled talks, it is becoming increasingly clear that traditional frameworks may no longer be sufficient.
In light of this reality, it is time to consider a new approach—one that embraces the creation of two democracies for two peoples as the foundational principle. This vision should become the rallying cry of our time, encouraging both sides to pursue coexistence through mutual recognition and democratic governance.
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent address at the UN underscored the urgency and complexity of resolving the conflict. The international community must now evaluate innovative solutions that can bring lasting peace and stability to the region.
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