The Forgotten Middle East Peace Plan
In 2008, Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert urged the Palestinian leader to accept a two-state solution, proposing that each side claim parts of Jerusalem as their capital and administer it through a committee of trustees. The map he drew has never been revealed to media – until now, when it was unveiled in a documentary film. The proposal included evacuating dozens of Jewish settlements in the West Bank and Jordan Valley, but the test never came due to Olmert's lame duck status and the complicated situation in Gaza.
- This historic revelation highlights the critical importance of understanding the historical context and diplomatic efforts that have shaped the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which continues to be a major hurdle to achieving peace.
- What would happen if similar proposals were put on the table today, with the benefit of hindsight and a more nuanced understanding of the complexities involved?