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Why not?
A two state solution, as originally envisioned, is in a zombie state of perpetual propping up by diplomats. It's support has drastically waned among both Palestinians and Israelis.
With a one state solution (Israel + West Bank) - assuming a scenario where ALL residents are offered the opportunity of citizenship up front, the plus side for Palestinians would be the potential of better representation, political stability, assumption of rights guaranteed by citizenship and funding for infrastructure, education, etc. that is in perpetual shortage with their Palestinian leadership.
Here's what happens if Israel annexes the West Bank and lets Palestinians vote
It's a great idea - particularly in conjunction with the two-track citizenship/nationality law, resulting in a permanent, and permanently frightened, apartheid state, and the requirement either to accept second-class citizenship or to leave. Of course, the long-standing tradition of unequal resource allocation is set to continue, the international community will issue some feeble condemnations, and some on the Palestinian side will mumble about Nakba, v. 2. What could possibly go wrong?