News Can One Secular State Solve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?

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Israel was established as a democratic state in the Middle East, but the displacement of 60% of Palestinians has led to ongoing tensions regarding their right to return, which some argue violates international law and human rights. A proposed solution is the creation of a secular state that includes all citizens, though skepticism remains about Israeli willingness to accept a single-state solution due to fears of losing power and majority status. The discussion highlights the complexities of achieving peace, with some advocating for a two-state solution while others criticize ongoing settlement expansion and perceived ethnic cleansing. Historical examples of coexistence among different religious groups are cited, yet counterarguments point to periods of conflict and persecution. Ultimately, the debate underscores the urgent need for a resolution that respects the rights of all people in the region.
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Khaled Al Sabawi, a Palestinian-Canadian Engineer, received his degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo in Canada in 2006 and later became the first certified Geothermal Engineer in the Middle East. Khaled installed the first geothermal systems in Palestine in 2007 and went on to becoming the Founder and President of MENA Geothermal, a Palestinian green energy business. MENA Geothermal was awarded the National Energy Globe Award in 2008 and is currently installing the largest geothermal system in the Middle East at a capacity of 1.6 MW megawatts at the University of Madaba in Jordan. Khaled was named "One of the World's Top Energy Entrepreneurs" by Global Post and was recently promoted to the position of General Manager of UCI, MENA's parent company and one of the largest real-estate development companies in Palestine.

Interesting opinions from a young Palestinian, educated in West, working on green energy initiatives in Palestine.
Temporary obstacles from Israel: see 10:30

I think people like this guy are only the one bright hope for Palestine.
 
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