Objective
To outline a structured plan aimed at achieving peace and stability in the Israel-Palestine region through coordinated steps involving leadership changes, hostage releases, citizenship grants, and eventual democratic elections.
Policy Proposal Summary
- Leadership Transition in Israel:
- January 20, 2026: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will step down from his position.
- New Role for Netanyahu:
- Title: “Defender of Israel”
- Responsibility: Head of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)
- Hostage Releases:
- January 21, 2026: Release of the youngest half of the hostages held by Hamas.
- February 10, 2026: Release of the next youngest fourth of hostages.
- May 1, 2026: Release of the final group of hostages.
- Citizenship for Palestinian Residents:
- February 1, 2026: Granting of Israeli citizenship to all individuals living in Palestine.
- Pardon for Hamas Leadership:
- February 29, 2026: General pardon for the leadership of Hamas.
- Democratic Elections:
- November 1, 2026: Holding of direct presidential elections to establish a unified government of Israel on the newly incorporated land of Palestinian.
Detailed Steps and Rationale
- Leadership Transition:
- This step aims to create a new dynamic in the Israeli leadership, with Netanyahu taking on a pivotal security role to ensure continuity and stability within the IDF, while allowing for new political leadership to emerge.
- Hostage Releases:
- Staggered releases of hostages builds trust and demonstrates goodwill between the parties. The focus on the youngest hostages first comes by a commitment to protecting the most vulnerable.
- Granting Citizenship:
- Providing Israeli citizenship to Palestinian residents is necessary to maintain a state. This step seeks to eliminate statelessness and provide equal rights and protections under the law.
- Pardon for Hamas Leadership:
- The pardon aims to facilitate reconciliation and reduce hostilities by offering an olive branch to Hamas leaders. This step is crucial for ensuring a transition.
- Democratic Elections:
- Conducting direct presidential elections is the final step in legitimizing the new political structure and giving all citizens a voice in their governance. The President will serve a three year term and appoint a Prime Minister. The Prime Minister will form the government of Israel.
The proposed steps include a new dynamic in Israeli leadership, staggered releases of hostages to build trust, granting citizenship to eliminate statelessness, pardoning Hamas leadership for reconciliation, and holding democratic elections to legitimize the new political structure.
Government Framework
Timeline
- January 20, 2026 - Benjamin Netanyahu transitions to new role as head of the IDF.
- January 21, 2026 - Youngest half of hostages released.
- February 1, 2026 - Citizenship granted to residents of Palestine.
- February 10, 2026 - Next youngest fourth of hostages released.
- February 29, 2026 - Hamas leadership pardoned.
- May 1, 2026 - Final group of hostages released.
- November 1, 2026 - Presidential elections held.
Conclusion
This policy proposal outlines a comprehensive and phased approach to resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict. By addressing leadership roles, human rights concerns, and democratic governance, the plan aims to foster a sustainable and peaceful resolution for all parties involved.