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A Prize for Terrorism – Why unilaterally recognizing a Palestinian State will be detrimental to peace and security


udea and Samaria (sometimes referred to as the “West Bank”) dominates the Land of Israel with an estimated topographic advantage of 1,000m above sea level, with a direct view to the vast majority of Israel’s strategic sites and population centers, including the Tel Aviv district (Gush Dan), the Orot Rabin Plant in adera, and the International Ben Gurion Airport | Credit: Map Data © 2024 Google Earth, Data SIO, NOAA, U.S. Navy, NGA, GEBCO, Image Landsat / Copernicus

Recognizing a Palestinian state, especially at this point, after and as a result of the 7th of October heinous terror attack, will be counterproductive to the effort of ensuring peace and stability in the Middle East. It will, among other things:

  • Incentivize terrorism against Israelis and Jews and endanger Israel’s security by proving its valuable outcome

  • Legitimize the notion of a Hamas regime in Gaza or following a democratic election

  • Reinforce a misunderstanding of the conflict by framing the 1967 as the core issue

  • Disincentivize necessary reforms in the Palestinian Authority– recognizing a Palestinian state without requiring the many necessary reforms in Palestinian society and governance will undermine reforms in Palestinian society and make peace even less achievable.

  • Offer no tangible achievement on the ground for Palestinians, since Israel will not make territorial or demographic concessions following a mere recognition. This will further frustrate and radicalize the Palestinians and expose the futility of the recognition in a fictitious and imaginary radical state.

  • Send the wrong message to Russia, China, Iran, and extremist actors in the Middle East

  • The only workable arrangement at this point must be a strong and secure Israel gradually coordinating with local Palestinian partners with international backing

IDSF-Habithonistim | June 26, 2024


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