The Israeli–Palestinian peace process: A framework for a two-state solution

Authors

  • Erion Piciri Faculty of Social Sciences, Albanian University.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55312/op.v17i1.7275

Abstract

For almost 80 years, since the UN General Assembly’s 1947 decision to create two distinct states in Palestine—one for Jews and the other for Arabs, as outlined in the Partition Plan—the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians has persisted. Recent escalations have led to violent clashes, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of innocent civilians on both sides. In this context, my paper outlines a framework for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a focus on the peace agreement and its significant international implications. The project addresses key issues including borders, refugees, settlements, Jerusalem, and resources, and emphasizes potential resolutions to these challenges. It also proposes a solution to the Palestinian political and security forces’ inability to prevent violent attacks against Israel. The new plan requires the non-negotiable acceptance of interim administration by the UN and NATO for the new state of Palestine. This proposal establishes conditions for a democratic Palestinian state within modified pre-1967 borders, under UN and NATO oversight for security and development, as a pathway to full independence. Additionally, the peace plan offers security guarantees for Israel.

Keywords:

Israeli-Palestinian conflict, two-state solution, peace framework, international administration, Palestinian peacekeeping force (PFOR).

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Published

2025-06-01

How to Cite

Piciri, E. (2025). The Israeli–Palestinian peace process: A framework for a two-state solution. Optime, 17(1), 221–228. https://doi.org/10.55312/op.v17i1.7275

Issue

No. 1 (2025): Optime

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Social Sciences