Let there be Peace! - True stories from Peace Activists

In my recent publications I have put forward the option of a possible one-state solution in Israel/Palestine; a bi-national state to manifest peace and prosperity in the region. This would combine Israel and the Palestinian territories into a single state with one government. An argument for this solution is that neither side can justly claim a state on all of the land - or the better and richer parts of the land. But I want to make it perfectly clear, that by proposing a bi-national state, I am not supporting the political annexation of Palestinian territory. However, I do think that an inclusion into the economic infrastructure of the land for the Palestinian people must be implemented; also to ensure the prosperity and peace in the region, so that business and commerce between all ethnic groups can take place freely and unhindered; the current barriers and Israeli checkpoints being a huge obstacle to this. So in the spirit of freedom of movement - for both Palestinian and Israeli people - a one-state solution would be the better option. However, a true bi-national state between Israel and Palestine would also mean that Israel would have to undergo some political changes; such as that the name of the current state of Israel might well have to be changed -like, for example, from 'Israel' to 'Israel-Palestine'; nothing major, but still some minor things which the people of Palestine and Israel would have to agree upon. So all parties concerned in this process of peacebuilding and mediation should be logical and reasonable; in this very emotional and complex process of finding a viable solution in Israel-Palestine. It is also important to emphasise, that rule of law and judicial independence must prevail in Israel-Palestine. Amid the current social and political upheaval in the country, it is very important that everybody keeps a cool head and remains calm and positive in this very challenging and critical time. I'm sure that the political establishment in Israel/Palestine will sort out these challenges eventually, so that peace and prosperity can finally be manifested in the land.