Maybe the two groups have grown? Perhaps I am too cynical.

The Peel Commission map stands no chance at all. It would require too many people to move home. Israelis are not going to volunteer en masse to move to the USA. Or even another part of Israel.

At least some part of the land is going to have to be shared. I think it’s too late to segregate the populations. Their living spaces mix too much.

As for signs that they can live together… Some people on both sides are beginning to see it as the only option. See the article I linked above. (Or the newer post)

The reason the Peel Commission map appeals to me is that it has contiguous borders. The current three state model the “Roadmap” advocates just won’t be accepted by the majority on either side.

Security under such a map would be impossible (esp. for the Palestinian states) .

Ancient Judah and Israel existed under such a North/South scenario

How do you see the one state model working? What are the mechanics? Parliamentary/Federal…etc?

Haaretz has today published an article, “Rebranding the left”, about the growing popularity of the one-state solution. I’ve blogged a post on that, so we can discuss it there if you like.

And please feel free to link to your own blog.

Now, the Peel Commission solution is one I can see working. I’m sure you are familiar with it, but I’ll post a link for those who are not.

I know it is a wiki, but in the interest of expediency…

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peel_Commission

The Jews have a homeland. It is the USA! There are more Jews here than in the “state” of Israel.

Lets dump this ridiculous idea of a theocratic state and welcome them home.

A welcome is fine, of course, but I’d just like to point out that I see no reason for people to move en masse to the USA.

One state, with Hebrew and Arabic both official languages and equal rights for all residents, seems like the best solution to me now. I don’t know anymore whether a two-state solution can be made to work. It seems to get less likely all the time.

And, while I applaud Egypt standing back this time, I think the Egyptians lost control when the numbers trying to cross the border got too large. This only happened because the Palestinians made it happen. The Egyptians used force to prevent Palestinians leaving Gaza the day before.

the average American simply doesn’t understand they are doing our country more harm than good by supporting the Israeli occupation.

Its just plain sad these Evangelical churches are allowed to brainwash children with the blessing of this administration and congress.

They decry the role of Madrassas in Islamic countries, but fail to see they are no better.

Have you seen “Jesus Camp”? Scary!

The US policy towards the gaza situation makes me sick. Palestinians and Irish stand united.

I have never seen a high school or college text that mentions the Irgun or the Stern gangs with more than a cursory glance.

It was these two terror organizations that ethnically cleansed neighborhoods in Jerusalem and Bombed the King David Hotel (1946), killing 91 people, including 17 Jews.

When are we going to wake up? The Jews have a homeland. It is the USA! There are more Jews here than in the “state” of Israel.

Lets dump this ridiculous idea of a theocratic state and welcome them home.