The meeting focused on simulating a federal government for Israel and Palestine, where participants were assigned roles including president and prime minister to demonstrate how a democratic system could facilitate peace between Israelis and Palestinians. The simulation addressed various challenges such as voter intimidation, trust issues, and security concerns, while discussing constitutional frameworks and legislative…
The simulation explored a federal, secular, democratic government for all of Israel and Palestine. Josef Avesar outlined plans for a year-long campaign and online elections, while Prof. Tamir Sorek stressed the need to address past injustices before building a joint future. Participants discussed and ratified a constitution recognizing Israeli and Palestinian sovereignty while establishing a…
Attorney Josef Avesar, founder of the Israeli Palestinian Confederation, discussed his transformation from Zionism to anti-Zionism, driven by his belief that a Jewish state undermines equality and harms both Jews and Palestinians. He outlined the Confederation’s vision: one federal government for Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank, with a constitution, parliament, president, and judiciary guaranteeing…
The meeting focused on the adoption of a constitution for the Israeli-Palestinian Confederation, which aims to establish a secular, democratic government for the entire region. The constitution grants Israeli and Palestinian governments veto power over certain legislation affecting their sovereignty, while recognizing their need to work together. Victor Silverman raised concerns about the potential for…
The meeting focused on discussing a proposed federal government or Confederation between Israel and Palestine, with detailed discussions about its structure, voting processes, and assumptions for a peace process simulation. The group explored various aspects of the Confederation’s Constitution, including equal rights, human rights, and veto power arrangements, while also addressing concerns about democracy and…
Ronit shared her personal journey of growing up in Israel with Iraqi parents, facing discrimination due to her Mizrahi identity and Arabic heritage. She described her rebellious stance against collective identities and her eventual realization of the injustices faced by Palestinians and Lebanese during the 1982 Lebanon War. Ronit became involved in peace movements but…
The meeting focused on discussing a proposed federal government structure for Israel and Palestine, which would include a 300-member parliament elected by both Israelis and Palestinians, though the discussion became heated with skepticism about its feasibility. The group explored emergency legislation for Gaza, including humanitarian aid provisions and ceasefire measures, ultimately passing a comprehensive declaration…
Dr. Adizes reviewed several options for peace and concluded that the only viable realistic solution is Confederation. He argued that this cannot be solved by external parties, including Arab nations, Western countries, or international interventions, as they either lack the will or have conflicting interests.
Josef proposed a federal government system for Israel and Palestine, which would allow both Palestinians and Israelis to maintain their own identities while living under a common constitution that ensures equality and democracy. He emphasized that this federal system would be separate from both existing Israeli and Palestinian governments, as well as from religion, and…
The meeting focused on simulating a proposed Israeli Palestinian federal government system, including discussions of its constitutional structure and legislative processes. Participants engaged in various role-playing exercises to test support for the proposed Israeli Palestinian Confederation, with most voting in favor under certain assumptions. The meeting also covered broader topics about peace initiatives, historical perspectives,…