A. The Problem  

​The two peoples have resided in the same land for many years. both view it as their homeland. Both nations seek to preserve their unique identities. The shared fabric of life does not allow for absolute separation. A permanent solution is currently impossible, and hostilities continue. A structured, long-term process of reconciliation is required

​The 1948 war has exacted, and continues to exact, a massive price from the Palestinian community in the Land of Israel. Recognition, compensation, and mutual respect are the primary keys to reconciliation. Cooperation and daily work together, shoulder to shoulder, will soothe the flashpoints of conflict, bring reconciliation closer, and establish a sustainable political system

​The political solution we propose is a Separated Confederation. In practice, this means functional peace with demographic separation – hereafter referred to as "The Partnership"

​Phase A: The Partnership will be managed under an international framework led by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.

​Phase B: The Partnership will be managed independently by Israel and Palestine.

​The model is based on the premise that demographic separation is a vital and existential security and identity necessity, yet there is currently no security, economic, or political feasibility for a completely independent Palestinian state. The model draws inspiration from the European Union in its economic structure but, unlike the EU, maintains hermetically sealed borders against the movement of populations. The EU itself began as the "European Coal and Steel Community"—narrow economic cooperation between bitter enemies (France and Germany, 1952) to prevent further violence. Similarly, the Benelux economic union (1960) served a similar purpose. The model also aligns with the Paris Protocol (Oslo, 1994), which remains relevant to Israel-PA relations today.

​ B. Guiding Principles of the Partnership

​The Political Structure: A Connection Between Two Sovereign States

​Recognition of two separate sovereign entities-Israel and Palestine-operating under a joint confederative umbrella

​Israel will maintain full security control over the "external envelope" (perimeter borders, airspace, and maritime space)

​Establishment of supra-national institutions based on the EU model, such as a High Court, Central Bank, and Ministries of Economy, Housing, Environment, Education, and others. These ministries will manage shared resources and core joint principles in educational and legal systems

​The Economic Structure: A Common Market and Mutual Dependency

​Unified Foreign Trade Policy: A customs union where goods move freely between entities, subject to security and technological inspection at crossings

​Shared Currency: Centralized monetary management and supervision to ensure stability and prevent the economic collapse of the Palestinian side

​Unified Standardization: A joint mechanism to set standards for products, health, and environment, allowing products produced on one side to be sold on the other without bureaucratic barriers

​Joint Infrastructure Management: Critical infrastructure (desalination, power plants, Gaza seaport, and industrial zones along the seam line) managed under a regional model that creates mutual dependency

​The Demographic Structure: A Demographic "Iron Wall" (Permanent Separation)

​Unlike the European model, the border between the states remains closed to the free movement of people. Citizenship or residency in one state does not grant rights in the other

​Constitutional Anchoring: The Confederation Charter stipulates that no demographic mixing or permanent cross-border family reunifications will be permitted

​The Security Structure

​The closed border is maintained through Israeli technological and military superiority

​Security strength and economic cooperation serve as "insurance" for stability and the restraint of violence. A breach of peace could lead to the severance of economic arteries (ports, electricity, funds, water)

​The model will be applied to both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip as part of the State of Palestine

 C. Development of the Partnership

​This partnership is, first and foremost, an Israeli – Palestinian system for trust-building, maintaining the status quo, and preparing both parties for a permanent peace agreement and a stable ceasefire

​The Partnership will receive international trust, support, supervision, and funding. It will evolve in two stages

​Phase A: Under the framework of a "Peace Council" (or Regional Alliance) led by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.

​Phase B: A permanent, independent peace agreement

​The assumption is that over time, joint activity within the Partnership, recognition of suffering, compensation, prosperity, and stability will promote reconciliation, lower the level of hatred, and enable the transition to a stable, independent peace

D. Framework Agreements for Ending the Conflict

​Framework agreements will be reached in the first stage. Some will be implemented immediately, and others gradually

​Settlements and Borders

​Borders will be based on the "Green Line" with land swaps and border adjustments, under which major settlement blocs will be annexed to Israel

​Separation will follow the principle: "What can be separated, is separated. What cannot be separated is shared under the supervision of the Partnership

​Jewish settlement areas within Palestinian territory will be offset with land in Israel. There will be no forced evacuation of existing settlements

​Israeli residents wishing to relocate to Israeli territory will receive financial compensation

​Israelis choosing to remain in Palestine will remain Israeli citizens with "Resident/Citizen" status in Palestine

​Partnership Institutions

​Relations will be based on the Partnership Charter (Constitution), guaranteed by international supervision

​A Joint Court/Mediation Center will be established, holding status within the independent legal systems of each entity. Religious scholars will be integrated into this court

​The court will rely on a democratic, substantive constitution that protects individual rights and seeks peace. It will also resolve business disputes between companies and individuals from both states

​The Joint projects will include refugee resettlement in permanent housing, education for reconciliation, a joint human rights charter, and management of water, air, sewage, transport, energy, and health

​Refugees and Victims

​Palestinian refugees outside of Palestine will have a basic Right of Return to the Palestinian state, or in very exceptional cases to Israel, subject to approval by both parties. The rate of immigration to Palestine will be monitored

​The Right of Return may be converted into financial compensation or rehabilitation in the current place of residence

​The Partnership will also address compensation for Jewish refugees expelled from Arab countries

​The joint court will allow for compensation claims for victims of the conflict, and reconciliation/mediation committees will be held

​Jerusalem

​The entirety of Jerusalem will house the Partnership Institutions

​West Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. East Jerusalem (excluding the Old City) is the capital of Palestine

​Residents of East Jerusalem may choose between Israeli and Palestinian citizenship. Neighborhoods with an Israeli majority will be affiliated with Israel. Both capitals will have a coordinating "roof framework" under the Partnership

​Holy Sites: Operational responsibility will follow religious affiliation. Israeli sovereignty over the Old City will be maintained

​The Temple Mount Plaza (excluding the Western Wall): Will be under joint sovereignty within the Partnership framework. Spatial separation will be implemented (similar to synagogue partitions). All have visiting rights; prayer rights are for Muslims only. The Western Wall remains under Israeli sovereignty

​Security

​External security for the Old City and the Temple Mount Plaza will be handled by a Joint Guard under the Partnership

​Holy sites for Israel within Palestinian territory will also be secured by a Joint Guard

​Israel's external borders will be secured by the IDF. Palestine’s external borders (e.g., the Jordan Valley) will be secured by a Joint Border Guard under Israeli responsibility

​Security for Jewish settlements in Palestine and the operation of early warning stations will be conducted by the IDF

​A Defense Alliance will be signed between all components of the Partnership. All illegal weapons will be collected

​Palestine will remain demilitarized

 E. Implementation

​Phase A – Separated Confederation under International Supervision

​The transition from the current situation to the state of partnership will occur gradually

through the following steps

​Signing framework agreements for the end of the conflict (without immediate implementation)

​Drafting and approving the Partnership Charter (Constitution)

​Substantial reform of Palestinian institutions across Gaza and the West Bank

​Establishing the Partnership framework and its operation

​Ceasefire and "freezing" of the current situation. Building permits granted for natural growth and refugee resettlement

​Permanent housing for refugee camps in Palestine; development of smart border buffers and transportation

​Opening traffic barriers, massive addition of automated crossings, and streamlining work permits

​Establishment of partnership institutions for the benefit of all residents of Judea and Samaria and Gaza. promotion of the conducive conditions for permanent peace which is mentioned here below 

Establishment of the Joint Guard

Jump-start the joint projects

Establishment of the joint court/mediation to define and uphold the principles of non-violence and civil rights

​Adapting education systems: Mandatory Arabic/Hebrew studies and textbooks promoting mutual respect

​Registration of private property

​Phase A will last approximately seven years before transitioning to Phase B

​Phase B – Peace Agreement

​Subject to the completion of Phase A conditions:

​Total cessation of incitement and mutual hostilities

​Collection of all illegal weapons

​Final demarcation of borders and sovereignty arrangements

​Signing a Permanent Peace Treaty between all members (including Gaza)

​Transfer of confederation control entirely to Israel and Palestine

​Gradual release of prisoners, return of missing persons/captives, and the gradual thinning of IDF forces from the Palestinian entity

​ F. Summary

​The separation between Israel and Palestine is an existential necessity for reasons of identity, non-violence, and human rights. However, separation is not currently feasible due to the lack of security and economic readiness for a fully independent Palestinian state

​The model we propose outlines a path to "thawing hearts"- providing stability for both sides through shoulder-to-shoulder cooperation under the Umbrella of the Segregated Confederation. This path involves mutual changes in education and law, upgrading the standard of living, and fostering a strong middle class to maintain stability. Reconciliation, hope, and prosperity will replace war and bloodshed

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