Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman is proposing a plan that recognizes the Jewish state’s biblical claims to Judea and Samaria. His approach includes securing Israel’s abilities to police the territory and build lasting infrastructure that can improve the standard of living for all the residents.
In a nutshell, the plan provides for Israeli sovereignty over all of Judea and Samaria, permanent residency of all Palestinians living in that territory, and American and Gulf support for a “Marshall Plan” to bring better healthcare, education, and prosperity to the region. It is a plan that attempts to comport with biblical covenants, security concerns and the advancement of human dignity for every one of Gd’s creatures.
The delusional two-state solution is an existential threat to Israel’s survival. Friedman’s proposal is a new approach to this unresolved issue. We will watch closely to see how it is received and develops.