A Two-State Solution

There is no doubt that the vast majority of Israelis and Jews worldwide would support a Two-State Solution if it could genuinely ensure peaceful and prosperous coexistence between Israel and Palestine. While a form of the Two-State Solution has technically existed since 1948, it has failed to function effectively. If Palestinian factions continue to attack Israel and endanger its citizens, Israel has no alternative but to defend itself—at any cost. At times, this defense must take the form of a decisive and assertive offense.

How, then, can we achieve a Two-State Solution that guarantees long-term peace and prosperity for both Israel and Palestine?

1. Establishing a New Palestinian Government
   The first step lies in the people of Palestine taking control of their own future. To achieve this, Hamas must be expelled, and a new, democratic, secular government must be instituted. This presents a significant challenge: arming the Palestinian population to achieve this goal is not feasible, yet without arms, such an objective becomes almost impossible.
   The solution requires Palestinians to form a new government and immediately seek international assistance to expel Hamas by force. This would necessitate a transitional period—at least 10 years—to ensure meaningful and lasting change. During this time, the US and EU forces must guarantee that no extremist groups intervene to destabilize the process. Palestine should not maintain a standing army.

2. Promoting Economic Development
   In addition to a military presence supported by the US and EU, investments must be made to foster Palestinian prosperity. Over the course of a decade, countries like the US, EU nations, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and others should contribute to the development of industries that create jobs and promote innovation, tourism, and infrastructure. These investments would aim to secure long-term economic stability and generate sufficient foreign interests to deter efforts to undermine the new Palestinian government.
3. Ensuring Israel’s Security
   Even if Palestine achieves peace and prosperity, the reality remains that many Arab countries and terrorist organizations continue to pursue the destruction of Israel. The international community must unequivocally commit to enforcing and maintaining long-term peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors, as well as dismantling terrorist organizations.
   Israel’s precarious position in the Middle East has long been a potential trigger for global conflict. To prevent such a catastrophe, the world’s major powers—namely the US, EU, China, and Russia—must forge an “Israel Treaty.” Under this treaty, any Arab state, including Palestine, that attacks Israel would face immediate military intervention from these powers. Such a framework would serve as a deterrent and reinforce stability in the region, much like nuclear treaties have prevented escalation in other parts of the world.

The Importance of the First Decade
The first ten years of this proposed framework are critical. While this period may not be sufficient to fully consolidate the new reality, it would lay the groundwork for sustainable peace and stability. The nations involved must be prepared to extend their support for as long as necessary to solidify the transformation.