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| Why the Road Map won't work |
The establishment of a Palestinian state in Judea, Samaria and Gaza (the West Bank), as proposed in plans such as the "Road Map", will only prolong the Arab-Israeli conflict and exact a heavy toll in human life.
As in previous failed agreements, this current one also defers the solution of the real problems that perpetuate the conflict:
— The Palestinian demand for the right of return of refugees to areas within the State of Israel.
— The rehabilitation of Palestinian refugees.
— The status of Jerusalem.
— The nature of the Palestinian state and its borders.
Within a short time, these unresolved problems will resurface and draw the region into yet another war.
While based on the principle of "two states for two nations", the proposed Road Map does not achieve that goal.
It is not a "two state solution" at all. Without the complete destruction of Israel, Palestinian Arabs can only be offered a state-like entity, unable to sign international agreements, without an army and made up of a number of small and overcrowded fragments of territory.
This quasi-state would not have natural borders. Rather, population centers on both sides will straddle the border, perpetuating continued friction between Israelis and Palestinians.
The Palestinian entity's economy will be permanently dependent on Israel.
This entity would be an Israeli protectorate, leading to an intensification of the sense of humiliation felt by Palestinian Arabs who would aspire to encroach further into Israeli territory.
The refugee problem will not be solved through this entity and Palestinian Arab demands for the right of return will continue to threaten Israel's existence. The motivation for terror will remain high.
From every aspect - geographic, economic and demographic - it is clear that it will be impossible to resolve the problem within the small, overcrowded area between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea.
Why - after the failure of the Oslo agreements - are we reverting to a model already proven catastrophic for both sides?
It is clear that what is needed is a paradigm shift.
Introduction to the Elon Peace Plan
Only with application of a regional solution that includes the entire territory of British Mandatory Palestine (land of Israel) can the peace process be delivered from its impasse. A regional solution based on geopolitical and economic logic can provide the Middle East with long-term peace, prosperity and stability.
The American and British coalition victory in Iraq has spurred an American commitment to instill democratic values in the Middle East and establish a new political map. This is an historic opportunity to enable the Arab nations to be part of the solution to the Palestinian problem and garner international support and funding.
The Elon Peace Plan addresses the fundamental issues related to the conflict and offers a comprehensive solution for Israel, Palestinian Arabs and surrounding countries.
Expanding the solution to include both sides of the Jordan River creates a new reality in which:
— Israelis and Palestinian Arabs can exist alongside one another in two genuine, sovereign states.
— A well-defined natural border would be established, far from population centers.
— Both states would have strategic depth and ample land reserves.
Dealing directly with final-status issues, the Elon Peace Plan offers:
— An immediate permanent-status settlement to end the conflict.
— Full and comprehensive rehabilitation of Palestinian refugees.
— The granting of national expression and full rights for all Palestinian Arabs.
— Removal of the threat to Israel's existence as a Jewish state.
Key principles of the Elon Peace Plan
1.Dissolution of the Palestinian Authority
Immediate dissolution of the Palestinian Authority, a non-viable entity with no future, whose existence precludes the termination of the conflict.
2.Eradication of terror infrastructure
Israel will uproot the Palestinian terror infrastructure. All arms will be collected, incitement will be stopped and all the refugee camps, which serve as incubators for terror, will be dismantled. Terrorists and their direct supporters will be deported.
3.Recognition and Development of Jordan as the Palestinian State
Israel, the United States and the international community will recognize the Kingdom of Jordan as the only legitimate representative of the Palestinians. Jordan will once again recognize itself as the Palestinian nation-state.
In the context of a regional economic development program, Israel, the United States and the international community will put forth a concerted effort for the long-term development of Jordan, to rehabilitate its economy and enable it to absorb a limited number of refugees within its borders.
4.Israeli sovereignty over Judea, Samaria and Gaza
Israeli sovereignty will be asserted over Judea, Samaria and Gaza (the West Bank). The Arab residents of these areas will become citizens of the Palestinian state in Jordan. The status of these citizens, their connection to the two states and the manner of administration of their communal lives will be decided in an agreement between the governments of Israel and Jordan (Palestine).
5.Rehabilitation of refugees and completion of population exchange
Israel, the United States and the international community will allocate resources for the completion of the exchange of populations that began in 1948, as well as the full rehabilitation of the refugees and their absorption and naturalization in various countries.
6.Peace and normalization
After implementation of the above stages, Israel and Jordan-Palestine will declare the conflict terminated. Both sides will work to normalize peaceful relations between all parties in the region.
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