My plan would be a two state solution with the sharing of Jerusalem. I would maintain the boundaries as the currently are, for the sake of not redrawing them again and having to move people. I would require that all of the Israelis who are settled in the West Bank to LEAVE immediately. I would close all of the settlements there, and return the settlements' land to the Palestinian authority. Palestine would have to have a democratic and legitimate government, and that would be one of my first requirements before the plan would be implemented!!!
Next I would require that all governance and national administration for BOTH the Israeli side and the Palestinian side be completely vacated from Jerusalem. That means, while drastic, that the Israelis cannot have their capital in Jerusalem and the same for the Palestinian government. I believe that the next step would be to issue passports to the Palestinians, recognized by the Israelis and the rest of the world! Additionally, there should be free travel both to and from Israel and the West Bank for both passport holders!
I believe that people like Amer's family should be paid for the loss of their land. This clearly will create much friction; but those who have occupied houses and land of other people should have to pay for it, even if that requires multiple mortgages etc.
Clearly this is not a win win situation, but regarding this dispute, I do not see viable win win situations!
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