Why not?
A two state solution, as originally envisioned, is in a zombie state of perpetual propping up by diplomats. It's support has drastically waned among both Palestinians and Israelis.
With a one state solution (Israel + West Bank) - assuming a scenario where ALL residents are offered the opportunity of citizenship up front, the plus side for Palestinians would be the potential of better representation, political stability, assumption of rights guaranteed by citizenship and funding for infrastructure, education, etc. that is in perpetual shortage with their Palestinian leadership.
Here's what happens if Israel annexes the West Bank and lets Palestinians vote
I'm blocked from Haaretz, so I I can't know what's actually written.
And in spite of several false assumptions in this post, like that the 2-state solution didn't already happen with 79% of the territory originally envisioned for Jewish sovereignty already under Arab control, and that if only Hamas and Fatah voters were to get citizenship and vote in Israel, they'd automatically give up their Caliphate goals - I won't be picky.
Because I welcome the realization of the bigger public opinion shift...if already Haaretz influences its readers in these terms, it signs a big shift. Though probably still wrapped in bi-national aspirations, and probably prepared as a poll before the announcement of the US proposition.
In all our conversations about Israeli Sovereignty in Judea Samaria, specifically discussing citizenship, we came to a stall at the point of obligations conditioned upon citizenship.
I raise the same question again - what will be the obligations upon receiving Israeli citizenship?
There's much more than just the basic improvement in quality of life they can get, upon receiving citizenship in ANY developed country compared to their own rule. Much visions and vast projects are already prepared , the TAMA 100 for example, the first National Outline Plan for the entire country with Judea Samaria and the Jordan Valley for development of Greater Jerusalem.
A capital shift of the entire economic infrastructure of the entire country.
Israel on its own is becoming a leading geopolitical partner of the entire region.
Developing into an economic anchor with the potential to recover the natural economic and cultural arteries of the region, as they were functional when the region was the nest of civilization.
There're geopolitical assurances, and to be part of this process takes serious responsibility.
In the meantime all those in opposition to Israel, are becoming an irrationally annoying stick in the wheels of a regional development for the sake of the good of all involved.
(In conclusion)
There needs to be a conclusive defeat of the idea of any Arab state in Judea.
Allegiance to the Jewish nation, is the minimal condition beyond which there's no conversation - and the choices are clear.
Fulfillment of basic civil duties is another basic condition, bringing us back to the same question -
what are the obligations?
