Three-state solution
The Three state solution, also called the No state solution and the Jordan-Egypt option, is an approch to peace in the Middle East by giving control over the land and population of the West Bank to Jordan, and of Gaza to Egypt. It is proposed by a number of leading political and academic figures who believe that neither the Two state solution nor the One state solution is viable.[1][2]
Former United Nations Ambassador John R. Bolton has suggested a “'three-state' approach, where Gaza is returned to Egyptian control and the West Bank in some configuration reverts to Jordanian sovereignty." [3]
Bret Stephens argues that the popularity among Palestinians of the Islamist ideal of a restored Caliphate makes the political compromise of a two state solution unviable. [4]
Daniel Pipes describes the “Jordan-Egypt option” as “a uniquely sober way” to bring peace. [5]
See also
References
- ^ The three-state solution Separating Gaza from the West Bank makes more historical sense than forming a unified Palestinian nation. By Jacob Savage, Los Angeles Times, June 20, 2007 [1]
- ^ Three-State Solution, Editorial of The New York Sun | June 19, 2007 [2]
- ^ Jordan and Egypt should take over Palestine – Bolton, By Agence France Presse (AFP) , Tuesday, January 06, 2009 [3]
- ^ The No-State Solution ; Hamas cares more about Shariah than 'Palestine,' Wall Street Journal, JANUARY 13, 2009 [4]
- ^ Solving the "Palestinian Problem," by Daniel Pipes, Jerusalem Post, January 7, 2009 [5]