Israeli Palestinian Confederation Mission Statement

We believe Israelis and Palestinians must live together and in peace in a democratic equal and open society with mutual respect, freedom of expression, and freedom of religion. We believe that the historic connection of both people to the land of Israel and Palestine is an integral part of their identity and must be respected.

Our goal is to create a mutual democratic government for the people of Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. We believe that this government should be independent and separate from the Israeli and Palestinian governments. We do not wish to dismantle the Israeli or Palestinian governments but rather work in conjunction with those governments to facilitate peace and prosperity. We believe that the legitimate needs of Israelis and Palestinians would be advanced and protected by the constitution published on www.ipconfederation.org

Our position on the Two States Solution

The Two States Solution is not viable. It has been attempted numerous times resulting in substantial violence and less peace between Israelis and Palestinians, while at the same time failing to reach its intended goal.

Our position on the One State Solution

The One State Solution is not viable in light of the strong nationalistic sentiments by both the Israeli and Palestinian people and their governments.

Reflections on the February 20th simulation with Sammy Smooha.

Reflections on the February 20th simulation with Sammy Smooha.

Josef AvesarFeb 20, 20221 min read

Full recording below. Professor Smooha personally supports the concepts of an Israeli Palestinian Confederation in the format presented but insisted that it can only come about after the creation of Two States. The IPC parliament passed the following:  An Israeli Palestinian Confederation constitution, granting veto power to the Israeli and Palestinian governments over issues relating to their control, requiring teaching tolerance and understanding in Israel and Palestine and creating a…

Reflections on the February 6th simulation with Jonathan Kuttab

Reflections on the February 6th simulation with Jonathan Kuttab

Josef AvesarFeb 7, 20221 min read

Full recording below. We expanded to include Arabic interpretation. Jonathan Kuttab is a Palestinian human rights lawyer supporting One State. He felt that the IPC formula is not “good enough”. The IPC’s response is Winston Churchill’s statement that “perfection is…

Reflections on the January 23rd meeting with A.B Yehoshua

Reflections on the January 23rd meeting with A.B Yehoshua

Josef AvesarJan 24, 20221 min read

Full recording below. A.B Yehoshua spoke about his Haaretz article “Time to Say Goodbye to the Two-state Solution. Here’s the Alternative” in which he advocated One State. He laid out his plan which excluded Gaza. https://youtu.be/AFuLSVlv_8g

Reflections on the January 9th simulation with Gadi Baltiansky

Reflections on the January 9th simulation with Gadi Baltiansky

Josef AvesarJan 10, 20222 min read

Full Recording of the simulation is below. Gadi Baltiansky served as Prime Minister Ehud Barak’s spokesperson. He is now the Israeli Director of the “Geneva Initiative” which supports a Two State Solution.  Mr. Baltiansky congratulated the IPC for its vision.…

Richard Falk’s Cancelation of his appearance at the IPC simulation of December 27, 2021

Richard Falk’s Cancelation of his appearance at the IPC simulation of December 27, 2021

Josef AvesarDec 23, 20212 min read

The IPC invites speakers to present their views on our formula for peace. We strive to include people who represent diverse points of views to Stress Test the formula. Richard Falk an international lawyer and U.N investigator canceled his scheduled…