Freedom, Prosperity, and Security for Israelis and Palestinians

Listen to an Introduction from Citizen Paul

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This report is the culmination of my recent trip and many years of in-depth research on Israel and Palestine. For 60 years, this seemingly insurmountable conflict between two peoples – two countries, both deserving of free and independent homelands – has raged. And for as many years, all attempts to bring a two-state solution have failed.

It’s clear from my experience that the political will among moderates on both sides is there. Even families who have suffered the personal loss of loved ones at the hands of extremists on the other side have stated that they want this violent battle for land to stop. They are ready to engage in serious negotiations – to make personal sacrifices that will lead to equitable boundaries and a peaceful future… but the K.A.S.M. has always prevented it!

The outline for our plan follows.

PILLARS FOR OUR BRIDGE TO PEACE

The Pillars and the Critical Steps of the Plan

The Vital "Highway" Connecting Gaza and the West Bank

• Establish State of Palestine
• East Jerusalem would be the capital of the Palestinian State
• Normal Peaceful Relations
• Comprehensive Arab-Israeli Peace
• An end to “The Wall”
• True and Historic Reconciliation
• U.S. and International Guarantees for Israeli and Palestinian Security



• Regional Security and Prosperity
• Key Roles for U.S. and U.N.
• Israeli Statement: Freeze of Settlements, Comprehensive Peace Treaty, and Establishment of Palestinian State
• Palestinian Statement: Announce Agreement to
  Peaceful Coexistence, Ratification of State of Palestine, Agreement to Mutual Boundaries
• Fund for Palestine
• Territorial Settlement
• Historic International Peace Treaty
• Critical Role for Security Council
• Formal Israeli and Palestinian Ratification
• Formal Endorsement by the U.N. General Assembly and
  the International Community