The United Nations entered their 80th General Assembly meeting in New York City a couple days ago. Particularly in things concerning Israel, the UN has earned the moniker, “United Nothing.” They have not been friendly to Israel over the course of history. Routinely, sanctions on Israel are 3-5X the number of all other nations in the world. Most are alleged human rights violations, where countries such as China, Venezuela, North Korea, Syria, Iran and other nations brutal to their own populations get very little notice from the UN. No Jews, no news!

In this year’s edition of the General Assembly, there will be another push for a “Two-State Solution,” meaning Israel should give up land to create a Palestinian state. Supposedly, two states for two people. Neither Israel nor the Palestinians want two states. Israel does not want to give up Biblically and legally held land, and Palestinians will not be satisfied until they have a single state void of Jews!

Israel has advocacy among those petitioning the UN not to concede part of the nation of Israel to become a Palestinian state. Below are 6 reasons put forth by American Christian Leaders of America to refute the idea of a Two-State Solution. Pray for wisdom as those points are discussed in the UN, and ask God’s favor. May righteousness see victory over evil.

Rewards and Encourages Terrorism:

Granting statehood at this time would be a reward for the October 7 terror attacks. Hamas and other Palestinian groups have publicly stated that their actions have pushed the issue of statehood back onto the global stage. This move would only fuel future violence and make peace through negotiation less likely.

Violates Existing International Agreements:

Granting recognition of a Palestinian state without Israel’s consent violates the Oslo Accords of 1993 and breaks from decades of binding UN Security Council resolutions built on the sound principle of direct bilateral negotiations. Such a breach would represent a serious betrayal of Israel’s trust and sacrifice the sanctity of international agreements on the altar of political expediency.

Lacks a Viable Partner for Peace:

The Palestinian people are not united under a single, legitimate governing authority. The Palestinian Authority (PA) is widely seen as corrupt and ineffective, while Hamas is a designated terrorist organization that rejects Israel’s existence. Granting statehood would create a divided and unstable entity, lacking the fundamental requirements for effective governance.

Ideological Barriers to Peace:

A significant portion of Palestinian society is taught from a young age, through official school curricula and media, to believe that the ultimate goal is a single Palestinian state “from the river to the sea.” This slogan is widely interpreted as a call for a state free of Jews and a rejection of Israel’s right to exist. This ideological stance is an inherent barrier to a lasting two-state solution.

Derails Future Peace Efforts:

By providing false hope that statehood can be achieved without negotiation, this diplomatic effort destabilizes the region. It diminishes the incentive for Palestinian leaders to compromise or engage in productive dialogue, effectively making a future peace deal even more difficult to achieve. The Gaza disengagement in 2005 is cited as an example of how a unilateral move without a peace framework can backfire, as it resulted in Hamas seizing control and using the territory to attack Israel.

Historical and Legal Context:

The legal and historical rights of Israel in the disputed territories were recognized by the international community at the San Remo Conference of 1920 and subsequently incorporated into the British Mandate for Palestine. The argument is that this history provides a legal and moral basis for Israel’s claim to the land, which precedes current diplomatic pressures.