How to end the Gaza war and achieve peace in the Middle East?

<-- No War: Initiating, Supplying or Funding

Political leaders and the political processes of representative democracies are failing in the face of the growing violence and the return of the horrors of war.

It is time for a new approach - open democracy - which gives people a greater say in how to achieve peace and, more importantly, how to prevent future wars.

The following people-led 8 point plan provides a foundation for debate and discussion away from the bots, the trolls and the extremists.

Open democracy, by marshalling global opinion in a structured way can achieve this plan, starting with addressing the most basic question, openly and directly. 

Making war only requires initiative on one side. Making peace requires both sides to be fully committed to the process, and a commitment to co-existence is the first step.

All leaders not committed to co-existence should be removed from office or excluded from negotiations. (Agree/Disagree)

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A people-led 8 Point Peace Plan

1. Recognizing the State of Palestine? (AGREE/DISAGREE)
2. An end to the occupation of the Palestinian territories including the removal of Israeli settlers and security forces from all Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 including the land and sea blockade of Gaza? (AGREE/DISAGREE)
3. The State of Israel to end its ongoing genocide in Gaza and comply fully with the orders of the International Court of Justice and allow the passage of more aid into Gaza? (AGREE/DISAGREE)
4. Hamas to release all hostages who were taken on October 7th, unconditionally? (AGREE/DISAGREE)
5. The planners and perpetrators of the October 7 attack to be brought to justice in accordance with international law, and that there are independent UN and ICC backed investigations of the war crimes being committed by the state of Israel in Gaza right now? (AGREE/DISAGREE)
6. Full equality before the law for every person irrespective of ethnicity, religion, language, race, gender identity, class disability, sexuality or other social status in Palestine and Israel? (AGREE/DISAGREE)
7. Two state Vs. One state solution? (COMPARE)
8. From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free? (AGREE/DISAGREE)

You are welcome to update your opinion at any time to reflect changed circumstances or new insights.

Got a better question? As a Premium Member you can add new questions that you feel need to be addressed in order to achieve peace in the Middle East.

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About PByT Surveys & Open Democracy

The PByT surveys represent a rolling snapshot of global sentiment from real people whose identity has been verified. The results can be analyzed in a variety of ways to get a better understanding of key issues utilizing Bayesian statistics - a mathematical concept that updates beliefs in light of new data or evidence.

As a result, these surveys have the potential to be the most definitive resources on some of the most critically important issues of modern times and serve as the basis for the idea of "open democracy."

Have your say and help shape the interconnected world of tomorrow based on trust, mutual-aid and cooperation.