partnership - the projects plan

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the problem

The two peoples have lived in the same land for many years and both consider it their homeland 

Both want to maintain their unique identity. A complete separation between them is impossible. A permanent solution is not possible at the moment and the fighting continues. A reconciliation period is required. The Palestinian residents of Israel paid a heavy price as a result of the 1948 war. Recognition, compensation and mutual respect are the main keys to reconciliation between the nations. Daily work together on joint projects will quell the foci of the conflict , bring the  reconciliation closer and regulate a system that will produce the political solution

The joint projects will include: settlement of refugees in permanent settlements, education for peace, accelerated economic development: Water, air, sewage, waste, traffic, communication, energy, health, access to seaport and airport

The essence of the solution

The solution to the conflict will be realized in two stages

Phase A – Reconciliation

Signing of framework agreements to end the conflict. The agreements will enable ,later, all the policy options of the permanent  agreement 

establishing the partnership-framework 

 running the joint projects

Phase B – permanent agreement

choosing of the permanent agreement or continue this partnership framework 

The essence of the partnership

The partnership is an Israeli-Palestinian system whose purpose is to prepare the nations for a permanent peace agreement in any of the future options. Implementation of a ceasefire. Participation in the economic, educational and legal system. Accelerated development will build trust through the joint  projects. The projects will be carried out through dedicated and joint administrations, for example: the issue of education will be managed through a dedicated administration that will be established under the responsibility of the Israeli Ministry of Education and the Palestinian Ministry of Education. Similarly, health, housing, transportation, economy, tourism, agriculture, industry, energy etc. The partnership will gain trust, support and international funding. The partnership  will include Israel and  Judea and Samaria  and Gaza . At the end of the partnership period, it will be possible to move from the partnership to a complete separation into two countries or one country or else or continue with this  framework of  partnership

Framework Agreements to End the Conflict (in Phase B )

The agreements will be reached in phase A. The agreements will be  implemented in phase B

Settlement and borders (Phase B)

The agreements in this section are relevant for the solution of separation

The borders between the countries/entities will be based on the "Green Line" with border corrections and territory exchanges, within which the large settlement blocs will be annexed to Israel.

The territories of the Jewish settlements in the territory of Palestine will be replaced with territories in Israel. There will be no forced relocation of existing settlements

Israeli residents who wish to evacuate to Israeli territory will receive financial compensation

Israelis who choose to remain outside the blocs will be citizens of Israel, with resident/citizen status in Palestine

The partnership institutions (phase A)

The relations between the countries/entities will be based on a partnership agreement

The implementation of the treaty will be ensured with the help of a joint court/mediation that will be established under the responsibility of the Israeli Ministry of Justice and the Palestinian Ministry of Justice. The court will have  formal status in the independent legal system of each individual country/entity. Religious scholars will also be included in this court

The joint treaty will be drafted by the ministries of justice and approved by each country/entity. The regulations of the treaty are in the form of this proposal. The regulations will be updated every seven years

The project administrations will be established by the relevant Israeli and Palestinian government ministries. All administrations will be staffed by Israelis and Palestinians jointly

Refugees and victims (Phase B)

The Palestinian refugees outside of Palestine will have the basic right of return to the Palestinian state/entity or in very special cases to Israel

It will be possible to convert the right of return into financial compensation or rehabilitation at the current place of residence

The partnership will also handle compensation for the Jewish refugees who were expelled from their Arab countries

As part of the joint court, requests for compensation for the victims of the conflict will be possible. Special committees for reconciliation and mediation will be established

Jerusalem 

Jerusalem has been the pray center of the Jewish people for thousands of years. Jerusalem is sacred to Judaism, Christianity and Islam

 Jerusalem will be the home of the partnership institutions. (Phase B the solution of separation) West Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. East Jerusalem (without the Old City) is the capital of Palestine. Residents of East Jerusalem will be able to choose between Israeli citizenship and Palestinian citizenship. Neighborhoods with an Israeli majority will be associated with Israel. the two capital cities will be coordinated under a common framework

 The holy sites will be operationally responsible according to the religious affiliation. Israel's sovereignty over the Old City will be preserved

 phase B – the Temple Mount square (without the Wall) will be under joint sovereignty of Israel Jordan/Palestine

Visiting rights for all. Prayer rights only for Muslims under an arrangement that is updated every seven years.(phase A) Spatial separation will be possible in the square, such as the separation in synagogues. The Wall is in the sovereignty of Israel

Security

phase A – The external guarding of the entire Old City will be carried out through a joint guard under Israel's responsibility. The guarding of the Temple Mount Square will be through a joint guard under the responsibility of Israel-Jordan/Palestine.

Phase A – Israel's external borders will be guarded by the IDF. The external borders of Palestine (for example, the Jordan Valley) will be guarded by a joint border guard under Israel's responsibility.

Phase B ( separation solution )  guarding of the holy sites in the territory of  Palestine will be through a joint guard under the responsibility of Palestine

 Phase B – Defense alliance will be signed between all components of the partnership. All illegal weapons will be collected

 The security of the Jewish settlements will be carried out by the IDF, as well as the maintenance and operation of the warning stations. Each country/entity is responsible for the order in its area. Palestine will remain demilitarized

the application

The implementation of the first steps of Phase A can begin today

Phase A – Reconciliation and mutual respect

Signing the framework agreements to end the conflict but without realization. The agreements enable ,later, all policy options. detailed below

Drafting of the partnership agreement, in accordance with this document, 

Establishing the partnership framework and running the joint projects

Ceasefire and freezing of the status quo. Building permits  will be given in response to natural growth and the settlement of refugees

Development of permanent settlements for the refugee camps in Palestine. Development of protected traffic. Development of a  smart border separation fence 

Massive addition of transition and automatic check points . streamlining the issuance of work permits

The establishment of the partnership institutions. Establishment of the joint project administrations under the responsibility of the relevant government ministries in Israel and Palestine. The decisions are based on a full agreement of each party. The projects will benefit all residents of Judea and Samaria / Gaza and  promote the peace parameters for phase B 

Establishment of a joint guard corps on the Temple Mount

Implementation of all sections of phase A above

Start of the joint projects

Adjustment of the education systems and textbooks for mutual recognition and respect. The inclusion of the study of the Arabic and Hebrew languages ​​in the compulsory subjects

Establishment of a joint court/mediation to define and maintain the principles of non-violence

Registration in the Tabu of private properties

The validity of the partnership period is seven years

Phase B – peace agreement

 ,Availability of suspending conditions
.described below

A complete mutual cessation of incitement and warfare

Collection of illegal weapons

Detailed formulation of the peace agreement. One country, federation, confederation, two countries, autonomy, other. or continuing/upgrading this partnership for another period. Approval of the agreement 

Inclusion of Gaza territories in the agreement independently or combined   with Judea and Samaria

Signing of a permanent peace agreement between all the members of the partnership (including Gaza territories)

Application of all sections of phase B above

Phased release of prisoners. Return of missing persons and captives

Gradual dilution of IDF forces from the Palestinian entity

Summary

It's in our hands

Written by: nachum keshev, inbal parag, warda saada, adi sofer