Strategic Assessment

Jewish settlement in the West Bank has increased rapidly in recent years, with little opposition of note from the Israeli and US governments. This essay examines the nature of Jewish settlement in recent years beyond the Green Line, the factors that shape its development, and its political-strategic implications. The author argues that the solidity of the settlements framework calls into serious question the realization of the vision of two states for two peoples that has been embraced by the American administration and Israeli government for several years.