I think it's important to discuss the fesability of a One state vs. Two state solution. Especially considering the literature that we just read.
I feel that a one state solution is not possible for a number of reasons. I feel the history of the conflict is to complex for one. Years of conlonial rule and decision made for the people not by the people was the start of a long history in a short amount of time, relatively speaking. This history has also left devastating scars upon the each side of the conflict. almost every Israeli Jew or Palesetinian has a story of suffering. I also feel that Israelis would not let this happen. The issue of safety and security is a hug deal for Israeli citizens and always comes up in peace negotiations. Finally as long as Hamas exists as the Palestinians representitive government and has in there charter that Israel cannot exist a one state is not possible. Polls over the years have also showed that both Palestinians and Israelis are in favor of a two state solution and that they want peace to exist. If anyone has further ideas or would like to elaborate tha'd be great
ok it's Iraq but it's interesting
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Here is a link to a blog put up by Morgan on a different Blog. There are a
number of entries that tie more to your topic than theirs. Enjoy.
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I think it is also important to consider who/what represents the Palestinian people-- Hamas should probably not be considered THE Palestinians' representative government, although they certainly have influence and power. Perhaps a discussion of one state vs. two state should be precluded with a discussion as to what/who a Palestinian state would be.
ReplyDeleteI am certainly not very knowledgeable on this subject and would welcome some insight.
there is a line of conversation about this on the Group 2 website where someone found an editorial by Qaddafi (from Libya) proposing a one state solution.
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