hey folks today we're diving into a hotly debated topic vice president kamla Harris's support for a two-state solution in the Israeli Palestinian conflict experts warned that this approach could actually fuel terrorism rather than promote peace let's break it down first off critics argue that creating an independent Palestinian State could escalate instability in the region former US ambassador to Israel David fredman and Senior fellow Jonathan conus are among those voicing concerns they believe that Palestinian leadership hasn't shown a genuine commitment to peace and that a new state could become a breeding ground for terrorist activities on the flip side proponents like former deputy assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin argue that a two-state solution Remains the best path to Lasting peace they point to historical precedents like the Israel Egypt peace treaty as evidence that a negotiated settlement is possible ruin emphasizes that diplomacy backed by robust security measures could secure Israel's long-term stability now let's talk about the funding controversies critics have raised alarms about us financial support to the Palestinian Authority or PA potentially ending up in the hands of terrorists the PA has a policy known as pay for slay where they provide stiens to convicted terrorists and their families this practice has led to accusations that US taxpayer money could be incentivizing violence director of Palestinian Media Watch idar Marcus has highlighted how substantial financial support from the US and Europe could be channeled towards these stiping adding fuel to the fire Pensylvania leader Mahmud abas has made inflammatory statements including anti-semitic remarks and calls for Sharia law further alienating critics this issue has even reached the courts a lawsuit filed by Congressman Ronnie Jackson alleges that the Biden administration's funding of the PA violates the tayor force act this act prohibits us paid to the PA unless it ceases these payments the lawsuit claims that over $6.3 billion in US taxpayer money has been funneled to the PA potentially contributing to terrorist activities the Biden Administration denies these allegations stating that us funds are intended for humanitarian assistance so what's the takeaway the debate over Harris's support for a two-state solution and US funding for the Palestinian Authority underscores the complexities of the Israeli Palestinian conflict as the International Community grapples with these issues the Quest for a just and Lasting peace remains a pressing concern thanks for watching don't forget to like comment and subscribe for more updates on this and other important topics see you next time