Zakaria Zubeidi, a former leader of the Fatah-affiliated Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade in Jenin, has publicly acknowledged that decades of violence and cultural activism have failed to achieve a Palestinian state. In an interview, Zubeidi reflected on his history of militancy, imprisonment, and involvement in both armed and cultural resistance, ultimately conceding that neither approach has brought about meaningful change. Despite his admission of failure, Zubeidi maintains his rejection of Israel's legitimacy and expresses skepticism about the possibility of a peaceful or military solution. Since his release from prison, he has begun doctoral studies in Israel studies, aiming to deepen his understanding of the conflict, though his fundamental views appear unchanged.