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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsRonit 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsDr. 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…
DetailsThe 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,…
DetailsThe meeting discussed the impact of recent events in the Middle East, including President Trump’s decision to bomb Iran and ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestine. Participants explored various approaches to peace, including a proposed Israeli Palestinian Confederation, diplomatic efforts with neighboring countries, and the potential for one-state or two-state solutions. Throughout the discussions, personal…
DetailsThe simulation explored a proposed Israeli Palestinian federal government aimed at promoting peace and equality. Josef outlined the structure: a shared parliament, president, and judiciary, operating independently of existing governments. Guest speaker David Malovni raised doubts about the proposal’s feasibility but agreed to participate under certain conditions. Discussion also covered the newly ratified federal constitution,…
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