A national security expert with the U.S. Israel Education Association, EJ Kimball, has sharply criticized Democrats for their so-called ‘lud’ calls to recognize Palestinian statehood, stating the approach is ‘ludicrous’ and ‘failed.’ Kimball joined Fox News Live to argue that the two-state solution is a flawed strategy that risks undermining U.S. interests in the Middle East and destabilizing the region. The expert emphasized that the U.S. should focus on strengthening its alliances with regional powers rather than pursuing a potentially divisive path toward Palestinian statehood.
This comes amid growing pressure on President Donald Trump, now in his final months in office, to weigh in on the Palestinian statehood issue. Critics argue that without clear U.S. leadership, the conflict could spiral further, leaving both Israelis and Palestinians without a viable resolution. Kimball’s comments highlight the deepening ideological divide between the Democratic Party, which has long supported a two-state solution, and the Republican Party, which has traditionally favored a more nuanced approach to U.S. involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The discussion also touches on the broader implications for U.S. foreign policy, as the nation grapples with how to balance diplomatic engagement with strategic alliances in a politically polarized environment.