Public Divided Over Prospects for Two-State Solution in Middle East Can Israel and Palestinian state coexist peacefully?
Amid the breakdown of peace talks between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators, the public is divided over whether a way can be found for a peaceful two-state solution in the Middle East. Overall, 46% say an independent Palestinian state can coexist peacefully with Israel, 44% do not think this can happen. A year ago, 50% thought it was possible for an independent Palestinian state to exist peacefully alongside Israel, 41% did not.
Public Divided Over Prospects for  | Two-State Solution in Middle East  | Can Israel and Palestinian state coexist peacefully?  | Yes  | No Depends/DK  | April 2014  | 46%  | 10  | 44  | Spring 2013  | 50  | 41  | Survey conducted April 23-27 2014.  | Figures may notadd to 100% because ofrounding  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 