After 18 months of live-streamed genocide, after 18 months of useless Western “ceasefire” promises, we must be clear on the principles of genuine liberation. We must re-assess our tactics and be sure that our solidarity work is actually advancing the interests of the Palestinian people and working towards a future free of Zionist settler colonialism and US imperial meddling.
For some time, we have stated that calling for recognition of THE state of Palestine means nothing more than endorsing Oslo, the corrupt PA and the bankrupt two-state solution. However, Norway has aptly proved our point in its recent move of just such a recognition. Norway officials stated:
‘Norway will continue to support the Palestinian state-building project. We must strengthen the Palestinian Authority under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammed Mustafa, and we must work for the Palestinian Authority to govern in Gaza following a ceasefire and for there to be one Palestinian government. The goal is to achieve a Palestinian state that is politically cohesive, and that derives from the Palestinian Authority,’ said Mr Eide.
Norway’s official statement also added, while admitting that the two-state solution had achieved nothing for over 30 years:
“We also note current efforts by key Arab countries to facilitate a process towards a two-state solution by establishing an Arab vision for regional peace. Two decisive aspects of the plan are the establishment of a viable Palestinian state and the normalisation of relations between Arab countries and Israel, including recognition of the state of Israel. We support these Arab countries in their attempt to create a more peaceful Middle East.”
So should we conclude that the two-state solution will be flaunted and dragged out until all the major Arab countries have normalized with Israel? At which point, it will most likely be dropped in favour of a more “pragmatic” solution?
Let’s be realistic about our politicians and not waste time on calling for hollow, performative gestures that mean nothing even if they were attainable. Enough of emphasizing the defunct and bankrupt “two-state” solution, and calling for recognition of “the (non-existent) Palestinian state” under the no-authority “Palestinian Authority”. (CPA March 2025)
It is past time to call out the PA!
We refuse to be part of any effort to legitimize the bankrupt and collaborationist Palestine Authority PA. The recent speech by Mahmoud Abbas simply showed that the PA is a stooge for the Israeli-US designs in the region. As the PA cannot or will not confront Israeli oppression in its own areas, it has no legitimacy in lecturing other Palestinian resistance groups that are daring to still struggle.
This is what Abbas said on April 23, 2025 and it is worth noting that his comments reflect the identical sentiment coming from many of the dictatorial Arab regimes.
Highlighting and promoting the “tw0-state” demand is both dangerous and misleading. This flawed strategy does not benefit the long-term interests of the Palestinian people; rather it simply gives cover to the US-Israeli aggression and facilitates the continued dispossession of the Palestinians along with increased normalization.