article_snippet: And every territory vacated these days in the Middle East is taken up by Islamist forces and we want that to change so we can realize the vision of real sustained peace.
article_snippet: I don't want a one-state solution, I want a sustainable two-state solution.
article_snippet: So where does that leave the United States?
article_snippet: The last peace talks, moderated by Secretary of State John Kerry, broke down in April 2014 after nine months of negotiations.
article_snippet: As The last peace talks, moderated by Secretary of State John Kerry deteriorated before the scheduled deadline, Israel withdrew from negotiations when Fatah announced a reconciliation with Hamas, a militant Islamic group, and an intention to form a unity government.
article_snippet: But with so much skepticism on both sides, a lasting peace remains a distant goal.