The Green Party in England and Wales has formally rejected the long-standing international framework supporting a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, instead endorsing a one-state solution. This shift departs from the diplomatic consensus that has guided peace efforts in the region for decades.

The two-state model, which envisions Israel and an independent Palestinian state coexisting side by side, has been reaffirmed by key international bodies. In 2025, the UN General Assembly endorsed the New York Declaration, backing the creation of two sovereign states in the Holy Land, by a vote of 142 in favor and 10 against. The countries opposing the declaration included Israel and the United States. This approach also finds grounding in a 2020 UN Security Council resolution explicitly endorsing the two-state vision.

Saudi Arabia’s former crown prince emphasized the necessity of recognizing “two equal parties” as a foundation for lasting peace, warning that any settlement could not be sustainable if built on “oppression and humiliation.” These remarks continue to resonate amid ongoing tensions and stalled negotiations.

Opposition to the Green Party’s renewed stance comes from both polling data and political alignments within Europe. Recent surveys conducted in Gaza and the West Bank indicate that a majority of Palestinians still favor a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders, with only about 10% endorsing a single democratic state that grants equal rights to all inhabitants regardless of ethnicity or religion. The European Green Party, which includes centrist factions such as Germany’s Greens, has publicly distanced itself from the English and Welsh branches’ position. European Greens continue to condemn what they describe as acts of genocide against Palestinians and have called for sanctions against the current Israeli government, while maintaining support for a two-state framework.

Political analysts highlight the complex realities on the ground, noting that Israel effectively maintains a singular system of governance west of the Jordan River that imposes differing laws on Palestinians and Israelis. This structure has been criticized for relegating Palestinians to a subordinate status. While the existing international efforts have not achieved Palestinian statehood and have failed to prevent severe humanitarian crises, particularly in Gaza, experts suggest that a unitary democratic state remains a largely impractical prospect at present.

Some observers argue that alternative models, such as confederations or other innovative political arrangements, may need to be explored to address the ongoing impasse and deteriorating conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories. As the conflict endures with no clear resolution in sight, the viability of any proposed solution ultimately rests on its ability to secure sustainable peace and justice for all parties involved.