General Discussion

Overall Support:
A Gallup poll in 2023 showed that 64% of Israelis did not support the two-state solution, compared to 27% who did.
Shifting Views:
In 2012, a similar Gallup poll found that 61% of Israelis supported the two-state solution. This indicates a significant drop in support over time.
Ideological Differences:
Israeli Jews, particularly those on the left, are more likely to support the two-state solution than those on the right, according to the Israel Democracy Institute.

Declining Support over Time: Support for the two-state solution among Palestinians has declined over the past decade. For example, prior to the October 7, 2023, attacks, a Gallup poll indicated only 24% of Palestinians supported a two-state solution, a significant drop from 59% in 2012.
Generational Divide: Younger Palestinians are significantly less likely to support the two-state solution compared to older generations.
Hamas and Youth Opposition: Groups most opposed to the two-state solution include supporters of Hamas and the youth. While Hamas opposition is ideologically driven, the youth's opposition seems linked to feasibility concerns and views on domestic Palestinian politics and democracy.
Preference for Two-State Over One-State: Despite fluctuating support, the two-state solution tends to be more popular among Palestinians than a one-state solution in which a single state exists with equal rights for Palestinians and Israelis.
Impact of Recent Events: The events since October 7, 2023, have resulted in a hardening of attitudes on both sides. However, some recent polls suggest a slight increase in support for the two-state solution, potentially driven by those who perceive renewed seriousness in US and European discussions about its potential implementation.