for: conflict resolution - Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Toda Peace Institute, Lisa Schirch, 5 point peace plan

title: 5-Point Peace Plan to Protect Civilians, Address Trauma, Invest in Democracy, and Dismantle Hamas and the Israeli Occupation

date: Nov 2023

Abstract

• There is no military solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
• A just political solution is essential.
• This article expands the narratives of what is necessary at this moment when too many simply say “there is no other way” or “ceasefire” which both leave many questions unanswered.
• This 5-point peace plan identifies a range of strategic principles and bridgebuilding processes to protect the safety and ensure the democratic freedoms of both Israelis and Palestinians.
• It emphasises the shared humanity and traumas of both Palestinians and Jewish Israelis.
• A sustainable peace will require that journalists and political leaders use their power to focus on
  • protecting civilians,
  • dismantling Hamas,
  • ending occupation,
  • addressing trauma, and
  • investing in democracy.