council. the israeli prime minister recently described his government as "more committed to settlements than any in israel's histories" and one of his leading coalition partners recently declared "the era of the two-state solution is over." . at the same time, the prime minister has said he is still committed to pursuing a two-state solution but these statements are irreconcilable. one cannot simultaneously champion expanding israeli settlements and champion a viable two state solution that would end the conflict. one has to make a choice between settlements and separation. in 2011 the united states vetoed a resolution that focused exclusively on settlements, as if settlements were the only factor harming the prospects of a two-state solution. the circumstances have changed dramatically. since 2011, settlement growth has only accelerated. since 2011 multiple efforts to pursue peace through negotiations have failed.