The involvement of the U.S. in mediating negotiations toward a resolution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict could be an advantage. The first reason is that in conflict resolution having a third-party mediator can be beneficial in obtaining the interest of both parties. For example, as described by the Harvard Law School article entitled What is a Natural Third Party, “When parties are embroiled in a dispute, a neutral third party can help them come to an agreement through alternative dispute resolution methods” (2022). The second reason is that in American culture and the public Israel and Palestine are still important issue that many would like to see addressed. It is sad that in recent years with how our political expressions have been it has weakened the confidence of Jews and Palestinians in the stableness of the U.S. being an ally in the Near East. However, sending over U.S. diplomats and personnel who are knowledgeable, authentic, and committed to peacebuilding could still be an asset for both Israelis and Palestinians.
