Perspectives on Partition: Reza Aslan and Hussein Ibish on One-State versus Two-State

Israel vs. Palestine / Dust Mason, Flickr

Author and Aslan Media founder Reza Aslan and American Task Force on Palestine’s Hussein Ibish, both friends of Palestine Note, appeared at UCLA last week for a debate on the one-state versus two-state solution  sponsored by the Olive Tree Initiative.

The discussion was recorded and broken into four parts. Follow the cut to watch two of the most compelling intellectuals on the Middle East discuss the possibilities, and impossibilities, of a just and sustainable solution to the Israeli Palestinian conflict.

Here is Reza’s portion, Part One…

…and Part Two.

Now, Hussein Part One..

…and Part Two.

Also be sure to check out Hussein’s written follow up, “Nothing Is Inevitable“, on NOW Lebanon.

Were you able to attend the debate? Have any thoughts on the presenters and their arguments? We love to hear from you!