Statement of Intentions
The two sides hereby agree to accept a historic compromise based on the principle of two sovereign and viable states existing side by side. The following Statement of Intentions is an expression of the will of the majority of the people. Both sides believe that through this initiative they can influence their leaders and thereby open a new chapter in the region's history. This new chapter will also be realized by calling on the international community to guarantee security in the region and to help in rehabilitating and developing the region's economy. The People Vote Statement of Intentions 1. Two states for two peoples: Both sides will declare that Palestine is the only state of the Palestinian people and Israel is the only state of the Jewish people.
2. Borders: Permanent borders between the two states will be agreed
upon on the basis of the June 4, 1967 lines, UN resolutions, and the
Arab
peace initiative (known as the Saudi initiative).
3. Jerusalem: Jerusalem will be an open city, the capital of two
states. Freedom of religion and full access to holy sites will be
guaranteed to all.
4. Right of return: Recognizing the suffering and the plight of
the
Palestinian refugees, the international community, Israel, and the
Palestinian State will initiate and contribute to an international fund
to compensate them.
5. The Palestinian State will be demilitarized and the international community will guarantee its security and independence. 6. End of conflict: Upon the full implementation of these principles, all claims on both sides and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will end. http://www.miftah.org |