WHAT BOTH SIDES GAIN FROM THIS PLAN

ISRAEL
  1. Security
    1. Forward Defense in the Form of a Palestinian Defense Force which can prevent the rise of groups such as Hamas.
    2. Push Back Iranian backed groups from its borders. With this roadmaps version of free and stable Palestine, there will be less support for armed resistance groups against Israel. Iran will lose its allies in Gaza southern Lebenon.
  2. End of Rocket Attacks
  3. International Normalization of Ties
    1. Without the stain of the conflict, Israel can seek to build better relations with the International Community as a whole. 
  4. Recognition of the right to exist
  5. Peaceful Coexistance
    1. The many small benchmarks of this plan will enable people to see progress being made. This will help people stay the course and continue the efforts of peace.
  6. Opportunity for economic prosperity.
  7. Retention of the Jewish National Identity and Heritage. 
    1. This plan, with the citizenship swaps works to balance the concerns of Israeli leaders about demographics with the desire of many Palestinians to return to their ancestral homes.
    2. Israel will get to chart its own future course. 

        PALESTINE
        1. Freedom, Palestine becomes an Internationally Recognized State
          1. Palestinians will have their own country.
          2. They will no longer be forced to live in refugee camps or in designated areas.
        2. End of Displacement
          1. With the end of hostilities, the international investments, and creation of a homeland, Palestinians will be able to return to their homes and rebuild. 
        3. Security
          1. A Palestinian Defense Force will be able to fight against extremists taking power.
          2. Palestinians can live without fear of airstrikes.
        4. Stability
          1. This roadmap focuses heavily on creating a stable Palestinian state. A stable Palestine is in the best interests of all parties.
        5. Investments in the future of Palestine
          1. With proper investments, the quality of life for all Palestinians in this new state will improve tremendously. 
        6. Economic Opportunity For Prosperity
          1. Palestine contains many holy sites pilgrims dream of around the world. The absence of war could lead to a toursim boom.
          2. The economic aid provided could enable the local economies to take off. 

              BOTH SIDES
              1. End the Cycle of Violence
              2. Give Meaning to the Death and Suffering.
              3. Chance for the Next Generation to Grow Up in Peace