The European Union must urgently support a political shift toward a just and equal future for Palestinians and Israelis through a confederation of two sovereign states. Rooted in the principles of A Land for All, this confederation – under the principle of two states in one homeland – is based on full political equality, mutual recognition, freedom of movement, shared Jerusalem, and a return mechanism for refugees through cooperation – not separation.

As the war devastates the lives of Palestinians and Israelis, and as Jewish and Palestinian communities around the world reel from pain, fear, and grief, we believe Europe must act with courage and clarity. A Land for All is a political movement that includes Palestinians and Israelis from across the homeland.

The ongoing cycle of war, occupation, and displacement has reached a political and moral breaking point. The continued support – whether implicit or explicit – of the international community for the status quo has allowed deepening violence, impunity, and authoritarianism to flourish. It is no longer enough to condemn atrocities or express support for a "two-state solution" in the abstract. What is needed is concrete backing for a new political horizon: one rooted in justice, dignity, and the shared humanity of both peoples.

Deep interdependence

The confederation model – two states in one homeland – offers this horizon. It is a practical, deeply considered framework created by Palestinians and Israelis working together, grounded in international law and present-day realities. Based on our commitment to international law and recognition of the realities on the ground, we offer a pragmatic path forward: Both peoples feel a deep connection to the land – and that will not change. This connection must be acknowledged, and any political process must begin from the current reality, not from the diplomatic frameworks of 30 years ago, at the time of the Oslo Accords.

This model addresses the longstanding deadlocks – water, settlements, refugees, and Jerusalem – not by postponing them, but by offering pragmatic, cooperative solutions from day one. It is grounded in the reality of intertwined lives and deep interdependence between Palestinians and Israelis – in the economy, climate, natural resources, Jerusalem, and the homeland itself. Even security and regional integration depend on mutual cooperation rather than control. A Land for All provides a realistic, future-oriented framework that responds to these shared challenges and connections.

You have 59.37% of this article left to read. The rest is for subscribers only.