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character of the Arab based on the local clans Jewish sovereignty over the
population in Judea and of each city: Jenin, Nablus, land between the Jordan
Samaria. Tul-Karm, Kalkilia, Ramallah, River and the Mediterranean
Jericho, Hebron and Ghaza Sea, while also facilitating
Therefore, we should follow [Gaza]. On the legal basis lasting peace and prosperity
the successful paradigm by of the San Remo Resolution, for its Arab minorities.”
establishing eight Emirates this solution would maintain

Conclusion
Many other voices should be heard too, and visiting the land itself is the best way to hear them, in free and vibrant
debate with each other.

Whatever the best ‘ways forward’, the path was clearly laid out a century ago by the San Remo Resolution. Israel
has shown within its undisputed territory that peace is possible when (i) one ethnic group has a stable self-governing
majority, and (ii) minority rights are protected. Yet these two complementary ideas did not originate with Britain.
The ancient Jewish Scriptures taught this balanced model of government three and a half millennia ago (Leviticus
19:33-34; Numbers 15:15-16; Deuteronomy 17:14-15), a pathway for peace as a light for all nations.

“You may not put a foreigner “The stranger who resides with

in authority over yourselves you shall be to you as the native

who is not your brother.” among you, and you shall

Deuteronomy 17:15 love him as yourself.”

Leviticus 19:34

About The Editor
Dr James Earle Patrick has completed degrees
from Cambridge and Oxford Universities in
biblical studies, and is currently preparing his
doctoral thesis for publication, while serving
as an executive officer of the Society for Old
Testament Study.

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