Strategic Assessment

Although engrossed in the Iranian threat, Israel must continue to seek possibilities to renew the dialogue with the Palestinians, at least on transitional arrangements. If this attempt to reach understandings with the Palestinians fails, Israel should begin gradual, controlled, and measured implementation of unilateral steps. This article deals with “how,” proposing steps to actually create a reality of two national states. Among these measures: a construction freeze of Jewish settlements east of the security fence; a voluntary evacuation-compensation law; plans for absorption of those evacuated, and more. By promoting a reality of two states in a non-contingent manner, Israel will deliver a message that it does not see its future in territories east of the fence, without jeopardizing its security during and after the transition stages.