By Segun Badmus
23/10/2013
Taking a cursory look at history from the time of Prophet Abraham. It is noteworthy to agree that Abraham is the father of faith and was promised to be the father of all Nations. And taking a cogent look at the territorial realities,historical affinity,cultural identity and racial groupings of the land of Palestine and Israel,it could be accepted that it is the land of Abraham.
It is on this premise I suggest a Federal system of government which binds Israel and Palestine into a United States of Abraham. It could solve the issues of Jerusalem being the capital of both Nations,it could reconnect the West bank to link up with other cities,it would solve the issue of the aerial control of the port city of Ashdod, it could solve the issue of Gaza blockade from both sides of the borders,it could solve the issue of Golan height border tension with Syria ,it could make settlement issues form part of a nation's quest for development. Both Israel and Palestine nation combined is a small territory,even not as big as Mpumalanga Province in South Africa.
The continued grandstanding from all sides do no one any good. The continued sponsor of terror is worsening the humanitarian situation in Palestine and it is creating fear in the lives of an average Israeli, it would obviously affects the future of the unborn generation. If we do not sacrifice now,it would backfire in the future when warfare wont be fought with bombs and guns. When wars could be fought with chemical and nuclear war weapons. Where technology could drive a paradigm shift in the way we cause havoc.
Some would argue that the Israel/Palestine issue has been an age longed problem that defies solutions. Some would say there is a curse that would never be lifted. But I posit that in the history of man, there has never been a permanent situation,change has been the only constant thing in the evolution of the human race. There was a time Jerusalem was under ruins,there was a time Egyptians were holding Israelites captives,there was a time America was under the control of the Queen.
My emphasis is that,a time to unite the progenitors of Abraham into a nation that was promised to father Abraham found on free and democratic principles is here.Even though it may sound ridiculous at first thought, a cursory look and in-depth reasoning of my suggestion could provide the needed answers to the centuries old crisis that has defied human solution. Some argued for a 2 state solution that is practically impossible, taking into account the territorial realities that makes it inconceivable to have 2 States carved out on the ground. The continued obstinate nature of all leaders who are supposedly saddled with the job of thinking above board and leaders who are expected to think and act for the future could only create a template for chaos that may eventually consume a generation,if no positive action is taken now. The earlier we face the realities of creating a sustained and justifiable entity that takes the rights of every citizen into consideration,whether you are Jewish,Arabic,Islamic,Christian, Pagans and all people from all walks of life,people with one connection or the other to these historical lands.
As our President veers off on pilgrimage to Israel /Palestine and meeting the two leaders of these territories,he may use the opportunity to pinch the Israelis and Palestinians in West Bank and Gaza about deciding the road map to peace. The continued divisive tendencies from vested American and Israeli interests in the United States is a stumbling block to peace and must be discountenanced as a peaceful middle east is catalyst for world peace and development. Let us alter the thinking process that promotes supremacy battles, hate,violence,and forcefully delimiting the freedoms of other people. Instead we should bring all these energies into positive direction that would ensure peace and sustainable development.
With the olive branch from the new Iranian President Rouhani and the new mindset of the Iranian elites,we could fashion out a lasting means to restoring peace to the people of these territories. If democracy is about the people and it is the participation of the majority to decide who and what governs them,then we should allow democracy to determine the future of the people of Abraham.
The United States of Abraham could be the solution to the division between Israel and Palestine.
Thank you.
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