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Journal article argues that the Obama administration, despite initial promises to advance a two-state solution, ultimately reinforced the status quo of Israeli occupation through sustained military aid, diplomatic protection, and failure to halt settlement expansion. US policy consistently prioritized Israeli security and regional interests over Palestinian self-determination, weakening prospects for a just resolution. The administration’s rhetoric masked a deepening of structural inequalities on the ground, leading to increased Palestinian disillusionment and the rise of grassroots resistance strategies, such as BDS. This source is valuable for research on the Obama administration, US-Israel relations, two-state solution, Israeli settlements, the BDS movement, and Palestinian self-determination. Open access.
