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One Response to “Herbert Kelman and the Pursuit of a Two-State Solution”

1. Jaime L. Manzano / September 30th, 2011 at 12:54 pm

   Israel - Palestinian Peace Without Israeli and Palestinian agreement, a lasting solution is impracticable. I have a suggestion which may take root in the soil between the rocks of the troubled land. The objective is for Israel and Palestine to agree to live along side each other with an agreed border, and with a population/immigration policy that allows citizens to legally transit between the states responding to economic opportunities, e.g., employment. Both Palestinians and Jews have experienced diasporas. The right of return ought to apply to both. Jews and Palestinians could have the right to migrate between Israel and Palestine like Canadians and Mexicans do with us when they have a job. Israelis resident in Palestine, and Palestinians resident in Israel, could own property in either state in accordance with the laws of each state. Citizenship would be subject to the laws of each state. Voting would require citizenship. Permanent resident aliens would enjoy equality before the law. My suggestion resolves some basic issues. The demographic and political issues of the state of Israel would be manageable. The number of Palestinians returning would depend on the economic need and absorptive capacity of the Israeli state. The spectre of a wave of Palestinian refugees overwhelming Israelis by shear numbers would be unrealistic. The issue of settlements would also diminish. Settlements on Palestinian land would continue to be titled to Israelis, but subject to Palestinian law, and visa versa. Israelis living in these settlements would continue to live and work there, or in Israel, as a commuting work force. Claims originating at the birth of the two states could be settled by an agency with appropriate funding and authority. Funding would be subscribed to by national and international agencies. Insofar as security is concerned, hostility between Israelis and Palestinians would begin to lose political credibility. A rising tide of trade and employment would make peace and tranquility a popular objective. In the interim, an international security force could be introduced, say, along the Jordan River, to maintain tranquility between the states. Israel as a homeland for Jews would be settled. Jerusalem remains. That issue is resolved largely based on negotiations to date. The wisdom of "Solomon" has taken hold. Best regards, Jaime L. Manzano Federal Senior Executive and Foreign Service Officer (Retired) 7904 Park Overlook Drive Bethesda, MD 20817 Reply