Draft:A Comprehensive Peace Plan for the Middle East including a Two -State Solution

Table of Contents

The Faraj (Joy after Sadness) Accords

  Goals:

1. Peace & Security for Israel 2. Comprehensive Recognition of Israel’s Right to Exist by All Middle Eastern Nations 3. Creation of a Non-Militarized Contiguous Palestinian State Based on 1967 Borders & UN Resolutions 4. Land Swap to Address the Israeli Settlement Question 5. Addressing the Question of Right of Return for Displaced Palestinians 6. Addressing the Jerusalem Question 7. Fighting Corruption and Growing a New Nation – Palestine

  Peace & Security for Israel

Israel has a right, as any nation, to live in peace & security, and without the threat of attack from any neighboring nation. As such, this Peace Plan will provide Israel with the assurance of long-term peace and security; something that has alluded Israel since it’s creation. For peace to be achieved for Israel, it must recognize the Palestinians right to their own independent country. Two states, living in peace, side-by-side, with full recognition in one another. While it will be difficult at first; over time this new reality will lead to long-term peace, security, and prosperity for both nations. For this Peace Plan to be implemented, it will require funding from countries all over the world, especially the US, Great Britain, Russia, China, France, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other nations. This funding is an investment in long-term peace & security not only for the middle east, but for the world. In addition, the UN will play a key role in demilitarizing the Palestinian Territories, transitioning Palestinians to self-governance, creating numerous governing agencies, and providing interim and long-term security as the state of Palestine comes to bear. It is critical that the UN be provided the funding, support, and governance to ensure that the newly created agencies are free of corruption and retain long-term legitimacy to fulfill their missions. The demilitarization of Palestine shall be maintained for a minimum of 25 years. With no military, the safety and security of the Palestinian borders shall be the responsibility of a UN body that is mandated with securing those borders. At a future date, at least 10 years after the creation of Palestine; Palestine may join a multi-nation security body, similar to NATO, if one is available, to help ensure the safety & security of its borders.   Comprehensive Recognition of Israel’s Right to Exist by All Middle Eastern Nations

Utilizing the Abraham Accords as a foundation, all middle eastern and other nations, in respect for the Palestinian peoples’ rights, and in respect of their wishes for an independent Palestinian State, will be required to recognize Israel’s right to exist. This includes Lebanon, Iran, Yemen, Syria, and other global nations. In time, all countries are encouraged to create consulates and/or embassies to foster and grow their relationships with one-another, and to support long-term and comprehensive peace. For the bordering nations of Syria and Lebanon, this will include the return to all internationally recognized borders and the return of lands to their respective countries. This includes but is not limited to Shebaa Farms and the Golan Heights. However, this return of land should be conducted in a manner and at a time when the peace & security of Israel can be assured. A UN team will need to be created to conduct this transition from Israeli occupation back to Lebanon & Syria. This land return should be completed within 5 years of signature of this Peace Plan.

  Creation of a Non-Militarized Contiguous Palestinian State Based on 1967 Borders & UN Resolutions

A. Creating a Non-Militarized Palestinian State A new UN entity will be created to provide safety & security for the Palestinian people in both the West Bank and Gaza. This entity will also be tasked with demilitarizing both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. All military hardware (missiles, mortars, bombs, etc.) will need to be turned into or collected by this agency. The people of these territories will be encouraged to do so, as the creation of their new country will be dependent on this action. Independent monitors from a minimum of eleven countries, but always with an odd number represented, will be charged with monitoring these activities and ensuring it’s completion. While 100% success is the target, it may not be achievable, and a threshold of 90% success or above, as confirmed the independent monitors will be considered complete. Small arms or rifles can be owned by Palestinian citizens for hunting or security purposes. In addition, an exception shall be made for the police or other security entities to maintain law & order. These arms shall be based on what a local police department within a major US city would own/maintain. B. Land Swap & 1976 Borders The newly created independent Palestinian State shall have contiguous borders, and shall be based on the 1967 Borders, as defined by UN Resolution 242, with the exception of Jerusalem (status to be addressed below). Israel has created permanent settlements within these territories that will make up the new Palestinian State. Israel shall decide which permanent settlements it wants to keep, under the following guidelines: • For every square meter of land that makes up a permanent settlement that Israel wants to maintain, 2.5X per meter of Israeli land elsewhere, shall be allocated to Palestine. This land shall be of equal richness in terms of altitude, soil, & water. This metric of 2.5X to 1 is meant as a deterrent for Israel to maintain these settlements, and in hope that they relinquish these settlements that were built illegally on Palestinian land, based on international law and UN resolutions. If the land is not equal in richness in terms of altitude, soil, water, etc, the formula shall become 5x 1 for every meter of land that Israel decides to retain. • All Semi-permanent or other settlements shall be handed back to Palestine to make up their new nation. • A UN agency made up of at least 11 independent nations, but always totaling an odd number, shall provide oversight and guidance, and shall have the authority to override land-swaps as presented by Israel, to ensure that the territories/lands conform to the foundation of a contiguous Palestinian State, and are in equal richness of any land that Israel decides to maintain.

  Addressing the Question of Right of Return for Displaced Palestinians

A UN agency shall be created to identify any/all displaced Palestinians. Any Palestinian or their extended family will have the right to return to the new nation of Palestine, based on the countries newly established migration and immigration laws. They may purchase land, homes, and businesses, that are, or become available. They will have no right to request or return to any land that is not within the Palestinian nations border, i.e., Israeli land. However, if land, homes, businesses, etc, are available for sale, they may purchase these properties based on and in accordance with Israeli law.

  Addressing the Jerusalem Question

A new UN agency shall be created to manage/maintain the city of Jerusalem for a period of 25 years. This shall occur within 3 years of the signing of this Peace Plan. We recognize that both nations and their peoples, along with billions of others hold the city of Jerusalem in the highest regard. It shall be this new UN agencies mandate to ensure security and security of the city, and to ensure access for all peoples to their respective holy sites. The holy sites themselves shall be open to all people, under certain conditions and minimal limitations. At the end of the 25-year period, the UN management mandate may be extended for additional 5-year terms until eternity, or until both the nations of Israel and Palestine come to an agreement to share or relinquish management to one another. If an agreement is not struck between the two nations, the mandate shall be automatically extended for the 5-year terms for eternity.

  Funding the Creation of a Palestinian State

The creation of the new Palestinian Nation will require funding for the creation of an organized security and policing structure, the creation of various new government agencies, and many other structures. A new International Palestinian Fund must be created to fund the creation of secure, stable, and functioning Palestinian nation. This funding should come from every nation, but should be led by the United States, Great Britian, Germany, France, China, Russia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other nations. It is estimated that this fund will require $80 Billion USD over a 20-year period. While not all these funds need to be available immediately, a substantial portion, at least $20B should be made available as early as possible.   Fighting Corruption and Growing a New Nation – Palestine

It will be critical to ensure that any/all funding that is provided or created is tightly controlled and utilized for the building of this new nation, and to provide it with the support and infrastructure it requires to succeed and prosper. As such, all funds that are allocated for use shall be overseen by various non-governmental committees. These committees shall be comprised of at least eleven members (and always with an odd number of members) from other nations, with at least three representatives from the nation of Palestine. Each committee member shall have a non-renewable 3-year term. All funds must be allocated according to the rules and regulations that these committees will create. For a minimum of 5 years, which may be extended further by various committees, all projects must be delivered with a minimum of 51% resources coming from within Palestine or of Palestinian descent. This will help grow the employment rate, further education, bring in new and renewable tax funds to the government, and will ensure a long-term and viable nation.   Freeing Unlawfully Imprisoned Palestinian Prisoners

Israel must free all Palestinian prisoners who are unlawfully imprisoned. All prisoners who have not been charged, will need to be charged within 96 hours from the effective date of this Accord, and their trial initiated within 6 months of the charges being filed. Otherwise, if they are not charged, they must be released. The unlawful practice of Indefinite imprisonment or detainment without charge will be eliminated, as it is against international humanitarian laws.  

References

https://www.state.gov/the-abraham-accords/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/two-state-solution

https://www.hrw.org/legacy/campaigns/israel/return/

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/holy/etc/map.html