The Israeli-Palestinian crisis is known as one of the world’s longest on-going problems. Could solving this long going feud resolve conflicts in the Middle East? Many think so. But just how could we solve this crisis? Could these two states live in peace and happiness side by side?
Some people have suggested plans that I took the time to look into, and read about. They are called the “one-state solution” and “two-state solution”. I am going to start off with one-state solution and tell you about that.
The one-state solution is where there will be a focused support for a specific side. This could be good because it would be making the two “equal”. It would mean that they would have to share the land, making Jerusalem equal to both Muslim and Christian religions. Although, I don’t think that this is entirely fair though the sound of “equality” makes the plan sound more appealing. I like the two-state solution plan better.
Jerusalem is a holy land for Muslims. While they need to try to live in harmony with their neighbors, they should still be accepted and respected for their beliefs. The two-state solution would probably be better, or at least I think so, than the one-state solution. The two-state plan would separate the two (Israeli and Palestinian), leaving them as totally different entities. Ehud Barak said “Without such a separation, there is no future for the Zionist dream.”
Both of these plans have their ups and downs. I think that if they favor one side, it will cause contentions. However, if they separate the two, then they might also end up quarreling. If I were to pick the way to solve the Israeli-Palestinian Crisis, I would choose the two-state solution. It would give them fewer reasons to fight.
If solving the Israeli-Palestinian dilemma would solve [all] problems in the Middle East, I don’t know. But I do know that if they can get it figured out, then the lives of the Israeli and Palestinian people would be easier!
SOURCES: http://israelipalestinian.procon.org/
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