Is Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution almost dead?
Iran poised to exploit the declining fortunes of the Palestinian Authority as Israel expands West Bank settlements; Syrian government forces prepare for a showdown in Raqqa; The Washington Post refers to Jaish al-Islam as a "rebel" group; Al-Monitor Syria Timeline includes commentary from Ambassador Ryan Crocker and others.
Iran’s Palestinian fault line
Iran may be poised to exploit the continued divide in relations between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas, as the PA shows further signs of strain and the prospects for an Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution seem increasingly unlikely.
