Forward Thinking convene a roundtable to discuss recent developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Portcullis House, 21st May 2014

On the 21st of May, Forward Thinking convened a closed roundtable discussion at Portcullis House on recent developments in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.  The meeting was attended by a wide range of participants, including: British Parliamentarians; representatives from the EU; members of the FCO; several former diplomats; senior figures from NGOs active in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza; representatives from Fatah; and members from the Embassies of several Arab and European states. Such diverse participation allowed for a rich and varied conversation on the current situation how recent developments might affect the peace process going forward.The discussion focused extensively on the implications of the recent reconciliation agreement between the main Palestinian factions, both for Palestinians and the international community. The growing debates around the possibility of a "one state solution" were also explored, with most participants reiterating their belief that a two-state solution remains the best model for establishing an enduring peace.