Now is the time to establish a Palestinian state

All the stars are aligned. President Biden announces Middle East doctrine, Saudi Arabia indicates intention to normalize relations with Israel, and all other Arab countries, including Egypt, Jordan and the UAE, work on a new regional agreement that can guarantee global security It shows intention. national aspirations for Israelis and Palestinians;

Peace between Palestinians and Israelis based on a two-state solution is on the horizon, and it begins with the Biden administration immediately recognizing a Palestinian state.

Such recognition, and indeed the creation of a Palestinian state itself, would kill three birds with one stone. It would isolate Iranian proxies and proxies in the region, which is in the strategic interest of Israel as well as the United States. It would also open the door to a U.S.-Saudi security alliance, including normalization of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Most importantly, end the war and ensure the release of all remaining Israeli hostages and Israel’s comprehensive withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

It is imperative that Israeli forces return to Gaza and ensure that there is no cause for an end to Israel’s siege. The security system must include an Arab interim force tasked with securing borders and cracking down on those who threaten Palestinians and Israelis. The formation of this Arab army comes with a clear mission and specific deadlines. Its main task is to receive the Gaza Strip from the Israeli military in a systematic manner, hand it over to the new Palestinian Authority, and ensure the security structure of the Gaza border with Israel. and guarantee the safety of the people of both countries.

In line with these international and regional intentions, the plan includes two Palestinian leaders opposed to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas: Mohamed Mohamed, one of the most influential Palestinian political leaders today; It must include Mr. Dahlan and the front-runner, Dr. Nasser Al-Kidwa. To usher in a potential day after the unified reform government.

The next day of this war will require a strengthened PA with appropriate powers. Mr. Abbas should remain president of the Palestinian Authority, retaining all the symbols and privileges of the current Palestinian Authority, including housing, offices, staff, transportation, and budget. The president, as the nominal head of the Palestinian institutions, will play a ceremonial role similar to that of the Italian or German presidents.

However, executive and legislative powers must be transferred to a new unity government, through the prime minister in charge of the West Bank and Gaza.

Many areas of Gaza are facing severe destruction. The northern part is almost uninhabitable and has no water, sewage, or electricity. We need a comprehensive assessment of power plants and power lines, desalination plants, reservoirs and water supply facilities, housing stock, hospitals, schools, farmland, and all critical infrastructure. You should start planning now with satellite imagery and crowd-sourced analysis.

Does President Biden want to go down in history as the president who signed the birth certificate of the two-state solution and laid the foundations for a new Middle East based on stability, integration, cooperation, security, and economic development? You need to decide whether you want to leave your mark on history. The president wants to be remembered as the president who signed the death certificate of the two-state solution and left the region submerged in his own misery.

We have a small chance to end all this madness. Now is the time.