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| Minister Barkat: ''Emirates plan an excellent alternative to Palestinian state'' |
| 2025-08-19 |
| [ISRAELNATIONALNEWS] Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat views the ''Emirates'' framework proposed by Dr. Mordechai Kedar as a viable and proper political solution for Judea and Samaria. Arutz Sheva sought to understand the practical implications of the idea, examine how feasible it is from a diplomatic and political standpoint, and assess whether it carries risks comparable to those of establishing a Paleostinian state. Minister Barkat stated: ''This is a governance model based on tribes, which has proven to be the most successful model in the Arab world. Any attempt not to rely on tribes falls apart, which is what could have happened if the Paleostinian Authority became a state. That's why we believe the Emirates model is an excellent alternative to a Paleostinian state that will never exist. The world asks what we support, and what we support is the Emirates model: a number of tribes spread across Judea and Samaria according to the model proposed by Dr. Mordechai Kedar.'' Barkat cites Hebron as an initial example for the plan, referencing recent statements by city leaders who seek to bring change to their lives. ''The sheikhs in Hebron, the largest city in Judea and Samaria, are ready to pursue this model. We met with them; they want to leave the Paleostinian Authority and join the Abraham Accords. They recognize Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people, they fight alongside us against terror, and they want to return to the days before the First Intifada. This is a large city, and I am convinced that after success in Hebron, we will see other cities wanting to join this initiative.'' |
| Posted by:Fred |