Recording of the April 13, 2025, IPC simulation with Smadar Ben-Natan

The Israeli Palestinian Confederation (IPC) introduced a proposal for a federal government that would coexist with, but remain independent from, the existing Israeli and Palestinian governments. Designed to represent all people in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank, the IPC would include a 300-member parliament, a rotating Israeli Palestinian presidency, and a balanced judiciary, with legislation requiring majority approval from both sides.

A mock election was held to demonstrate the viability of this system. During the process, Professor Smadar Ben Natan and others voiced concerns about historical inequalities, the absence of resource redistribution, and the need for a Bill of Rights in the constitution.

The group also debated the IPC’s democratic legitimacy, its capacity to implement meaningful policies—such as tolerance education and refugee compensation—and whether the confederation could succeed without the endorsement of current governments.