Young Federalists Propose Israeli-Palestinian Federation
Translated & summarized from Local Call by baba
Young Israelis and Palestinians have formed the "Young Federalists" movement, proposing a federal framework for two independent states based on 1967 borders with a shared Jerusalem. The plan, drafted on Ventotene Island, rejects separation and forced unity, advocating for equality, mutual recognition, and shared governance of key resources and defense. The movement aims to present a detailed roadmap for security and prosperity, urging a shift from conflict to building a shared future.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Young Israelis and Palestinians formed the "Young Federalists" movement proposing a federal solution.
- The federal charter envisions two independent states on 1967 borders with a shared Jerusalem.
- The plan emphasizes absolute equality, mutual recognition, and non-domination from day one.
- It includes a shared internal market, customs union, and joint management of resources and defense.
- Gaza would be integrated as part of an independent Palestinian state with freedom of movement.
- The movement rejects complete separation and forced unification as unsustainable solutions.
A group of young Israelis and Palestinians met on the Italian island of Ventotene in September 2025, inspired by the island's history of post-war European federation planning. The participants, carrying the trauma of October 7th and the ongoing devastation in Gaza, sought an alternative to the current political stalemate. They established the "Young Federalists" movement and drafted a federal charter, rejecting both complete separation and forced unification.
The proposed federal framework envisions two independent states, Israel and Palestine, based on the 1967 borders with a shared capital in unified Jerusalem. This model emphasizes absolute equality, mutual recognition, and non-domination, with equal rights and non-rule established from the outset. It aims for political and civil union, contrasting with past failed agreements.
The charter guarantees freedom of movement, a shared internal market, and customs union to foster mutual prosperity. Federal institutions with equal representation would manage macroeconomics, natural resources, and external borders. The plan includes full integration and development for Gaza as part of an independent Palestinian state, ensuring freedom of movement and economic development.
Israel and Palestine would retain full sovereignty over internal affairs like education, culture, and civil law, while a joint federal command would oversee regional defense cooperation to prevent military actions against civilians. The framework also commits to implementing UN resolutions and international law regarding refugees and diaspora communities.
The "Young Federalists" will publicly present their charter this week, urging voters to consider this federal alternative as a path to genuine security, dignity, and a prosperous future, moving beyond the cycle of conflict and revenge.