### Israeli resistance to a democratic state: a distant but relevant echo
At the crossroads between historical apathy and political renewal, the debate on a unique state in Israel-Palestine is intensifying, recalling in many ways the last upheavals of apartheid in South Africa. In a region marked by decades of conflict and misunderstanding, it is advisable to take a different look at the historical parallels often mentioned, but rarely explored in all their complexity. While some see in the resistance to the creation of a binational state a tragic continuity, it is possible to analyze it as a dynamic of socio -political evolution, by leaning on the way in which mutation societies can navigate towards less polarized realities.
#### Fear of democracy
The rejection of the idea of a democratic state unified by the Israelis cannot be limited only to extremist political speeches. At the heart of this rejection is a deeply anchored fear: that of seeing the Jewish demography of Israel disappear. The surveys carried out over the decades reveal that, just like the white South Africans of apartheid, a large part of the Israeli population fears the loss of its privileged status. An American study of 2021 has shown that almost 74 % of Jewish Israelis oppose a binational state, arguing that it would ming the Jewish identity of the state and lead to a lack of security.
However, this opposition is not unanimous and is increasingly challenged by internal votes, especially among the young generations. A recent study has revealed that 37 % of young Israelis are favorable to alternative solutions that include recognition of the political rights of Palestinians, highlighting a generational fracture that could redefine future debates.
#### A mutation of collective identities
Comparative analysis of the Apartheid system and the Israeli situation reveals fundamentally similar social projects, where national identity is often used as a shield against change. However, the major distinction lies in the nature of the resistance. While South African apartheid was based on a homogeneous racial barricade, the contemporary Israeli faces a range of much more marked cultural and religious diversities. Apolitical movements, such as the movement “One Democratic State”, emerge and attract attention, stressing that aspirations for peaceful coexistence do not necessarily come from traditional political spheres.
This dynamic demonstrates not only an evolution of collective identities, but also a possibility of reconciliation. The fear of “collapse” as in South Africa can be counterbalanced by the promise of a shared space where the various historical stories can coexist. This path requires hard work to deconstruction of hatred speeches and stereotypes that feed the conflict.
### international pressure: towards a reformulation of alliances
While Europe and the United States have historically supported the State of Israel in its occupation policies, a change of story begins to settle on the international scene. The great powers, previously silent, begin to question their unconditional support for policies that are incompatible with human rights standards. The recent UN resolutions supported by countries like Germany and Sweden show a shift in support for a call to responsibility, which could exert additional pressure on the Israeli State.
In addition, global movements such as BDS (boycott, disinvestment, sanctions) are gaining momentum as a change tools, relying not only on a denunciation of human rights but also on calls for international solidarity. The growing pressure of young voters and various groups around the world may well make the Israeli inner situation more delicate in the long term, redefining the impact of power dynamics.
#### A roadmap to the future: opportunity or chaos?
What could emerge from this tension is a need to redefine governance and rights in Palestine and Israel. The opposition often lies in the fear of a radical transformation, as we have seen in the last days of apartheid, where the concessions were ultimately necessary. The current situation calls for introspection on the way in which human rights can result in real political power, through agreements that recognize the multifacette of Israeli and Palestinian society.
Basically, the real challenge is to transcend the logic of power in place. The future of Israel and Palestine can only take shape if it is accompanied by collective acceptance of new demographic and political realities, based on a vision where security, justice and peaceful coexistence are not utopian ideals, but viable foundations of a common nation.
In conclusion, the schemes of resistance and opposition to historical changes are not fatalities; They are a reflection of human concerns in the face of change. The appeal should not simply be to the historical comparison, but to a proactive commitment in favor of a real democracy which respects the rights of all. In this quest, the lessons of South African history are not only warnings, but also sources of inspiration to build a future where coexistence becomes possible instead of being an apparently inaccessible dream.