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settlements over peace has contributed to Israel's culture of impunity. FP: Can America be an effective broker in negotiations? SE: If the U.S. decides to be an honest broker, it could not only be effective but in fact could bring real peace to the region, a just and lasting one. The U.S. has a moral obligation toward the Palestinian people, who have been under occupation and living in exile for decades. FP: Is a two state solution still possible? SE: Yes, but only if there is a political will. So far, Israel's will is about colonization, and the international community has failed to put an end to decades of double standards by treating Israel as a state above the law. We don't see any other solution than a two-state solution, though Israel is taking us to a one-state reality. Aaron David Miller is a distinguished scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Article 3. The Daily Beast The Mixed Legacy Of Shimon Peres HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029704