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-Peace Plan Simulation — from the Bottom Up- ‘Summary This activity asks you to consider how a variety of people would respond to new rounds of negotiations between the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority. Two years ago, the New York Times interviewed a variety of people living in Israel and the Palestinian Territories to get their opinions on a variety of negotiable issues. You will represent one of these people in the simulation. Using the available video footage and the information we have studied in class, you will propose a peace plan on behalf of your individual. Based on the available information, you may have to infer a good deal about what your character would propose. You may not be able to answer all of the sections of the questionnaire below. This is fine. This activity acknowledges that average Israelis and Palestinians may not have a fully formulated opinion on all facets of the peace plan. That said, based on the evidence available, you should be able to surmise a fairly complete submission. One State / Two State / Three State Most students will likely submit a map proposal that contains two states: Israel and a future Palestine. That said, some of the characters hold views that suggest support for a One State Solution. The One State Solution, when it is argued for, often comes in three very different forms. + a secular multi-ethnic state with equal legal and political rights for Israelis and Palestinians ‘+ a Greater Israel that annexes much of the West Bank and resettles Palestinians in neighboring Arab nations + an Islamist Palestine that includes all of Gaza, the West Bank, and present day Israc! There has also been some limited discussion ofa three state solution. + Israel’s border return to pre-67 lines, the West Bank becomes the recognized Palestinian State, and Gaza is left to develop as a separate, independent nation under currently undefined terms Additional Resources + Three Options for Peace by David Makovsky (2011 ~ New York Times): With roughly 4% of the Israeli population living in settlements within the West Bank, some have asked how a viable Palestinian state can be created while respecting the land claims of the settlers. Although some believe these settlers will have to return to Israel, others (including President Obama) believe that calculated “land swaps” between Israel and a future Palestine could offer a viable solution. Here are three proposals from the last round of failed negotiations in 2008. * Crisis Guide: The Israeli / Palestinian Conflict (Council on Foreign Relations): Chapter II: The Territorial Puzzle offers a one-stop resource to understanding relevant issues related to geography and borders. You can watch this in its entirety or skip to sections you need to review, Each section has a short narration that outlines the major issues. + Ise ? Two State Solution Simulator ( the S. Daniel East Peace): If you already feel like you have a good grasp on the core issues and want to a more advanced tool for redrawing the borders of Israel and a future Palestine, this web app offers a very powerful engine for exploring land swap options. Characters (see Challenges in Defining an Israeli / Palestinian border website on nytimes.com) + Mahdi Abdul Hadi + Idan Ben-Ari + Gilad Ben David + Uri Segal + Uzi Sharbat + Hala Jahshan + Adalia Danielle Salomaa + Murad Abu Shafi + Yuli Edelstein * Marco Carmignani (UN) + Dr. Boaz Ganor + Shaul Arieli + Sima Halif + Ibrahim Jabr + Nabil Shaath + Najla Kayed * Dimitri Kabanov + Abed Kassab . + Jamal Abu Khamseh Nawaf Zagarneh Israeli/Palestinian Conflict: Peace Plan Simulation s0km | LEBANON Character Name & Background Somapscom Based on the provided video footage, what concerns does your character specitically outline? [Avoid stereotypes...] Based on the character's behavior, tone and overall presentation in the video, what else can you infer about this person’s concerns or convictions? If negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians were to restart, what are the key elements you believe your character would prioritize? JORDAN Lastly, imagine your character was asked to propose borders for a two-state solution. Make adjustments to the map to your right based on what you believe your character thinks, Add additional comments in the space outside Israel and the Palestinian territories. In addition to borders ("), make sure to address at least of the following issues + Land Swaps + Control of Jerusalem (*) + the Security Wall + Access to Water (*) + Annexation of Large Israeli Settlements (*) + Adequate land for Palestinian refugees (*) + Full Independence for Gaza (*) Five Points of Peace, as outlined in Oslo (1993) Israeli/Palestinian Conflict:

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