Three states for two peoples by Reuven Behar
It seems that the rift between Gaza and the West Bank is a fact. Attempts to patch up things have failed. The two million residents of Gaza have different interests, a different economy and probably different cultural and religious approaches as well from their two million brethren in the West Bank. If a Palestinian state is established in Gaza in the near future, all other options for an overall agreement in the region would remain open. In the future, the West Bank would be able to turn into another Palestinian area, whose residents would be able to decide whether to unite with Gaza. Alternatively, the West Bank would be able to join the State of Israel in a confederative agreement or a different arrangement, and even become part of Jordan.
The establishment of the state in Gaza would not solve the "Palestinian problem" we are facing, but it would largely reduce it. A coordinated move with Egypt, the United States and the world's other countries might be a great move ahead of easing the problem and allowing two million people to live a better life.
In any event, our responsibility towards Gaza and its residents would end. Its leaders would be the only ones responsible for its welfare. The Palestinian state in Gaza could also serve as a good test case, from which both sides – we and the Palestinians – would be able to learn how to complete the solution.
Скажете - "звучит фантастично и отмороженно". Не думаю. (С) Дм. Кисилев.
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It seems that the rift between Gaza and the West Bank is a fact. Attempts to patch up things have failed. The two million residents of Gaza have different interests, a different economy and probably different cultural and religious approaches as well from their two million brethren in the West Bank. If a Palestinian state is established in Gaza in the near future, all other options for an overall agreement in the region would remain open. In the future, the West Bank would be able to turn into another Palestinian area, whose residents would be able to decide whether to unite with Gaza. Alternatively, the West Bank would be able to join the State of Israel in a confederative agreement or a different arrangement, and even become part of Jordan.
The establishment of the state in Gaza would not solve the "Palestinian problem" we are facing, but it would largely reduce it. A coordinated move with Egypt, the United States and the world's other countries might be a great move ahead of easing the problem and allowing two million people to live a better life.
In any event, our responsibility towards Gaza and its residents would end. Its leaders would be the only ones responsible for its welfare. The Palestinian state in Gaza could also serve as a good test case, from which both sides – we and the Palestinians – would be able to learn how to complete the solution.
Скажете - "звучит фантастично и отмороженно". Не думаю. (С) Дм. Кисилев.
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