“Not peace, but a managed status quo”
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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict spans decades of territorial disputes, competing national aspirations, and cycles of violence that have resisted multiple peace efforts. A lasting peace would require resolving core issues: borders, refugees' right of return, Jerusalem's status, Israeli settlements, and security arrangements—each deeply contested by both sides. Recent diplomatic initiatives, including ceasefire agreements and international mediation, continue to test whether sustainable resolution remains achievable.