Nation: Rival Peace Proposals

Definition of Peace

Egypt Normal diplomatic, commercial and cultural relations, with relatively free movement across borders.

Israel Fundamentally identical to the Egyptian proposal.

Territorial Changes

Egypt Except for minor border modifications, Israel must give up all Arab lands conquered during the 1967 war—Sinai, the Gaza Strip, the Golan Heights, the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Israel It will give up some of these territories.

How Long a Transition for the West Bank and Gaza Strip

Egypt Five years.

Israel Five years.

Israel's Role During The Transition

Egypt The Israeli military government "will be abolished at the outset of the transitional period" and Israel will start dismantling its military installations. Egypt is prepared to consider a joint Israeli-Egyptian-Jordanian supervisory council.

Israel Although the Israeli military would gradually be phased out, the "right and claim of sovereignty" would remain with Israel. It would be responsible for "security and public order" and thus would continue to maintain some security presence. Supervisory authority would be given to a committee composed of Israel, Jordan and representatives of the area's Palestinian residents, but Israel would retain a veto.

Role of the West Bank and Gaza Palestinians During the Transition

Egypt They would elect representatives to an assembly which would provide for law and order and administer political, economic and social services.

Israel They would have "administrative autonomy" exercised through an elected "administrative council." It would govern the affairs only of the "Arab residents" in such fields as education, religion, transportation, commerce, health and social welfare. It would also organize a local police force and law courts, but presumably subject to Israeli veto.

Israel's Role After The Transition

Egypt None.

Israel To be negotiated in five years.

Role of the Palestinians After The Transition

Egypt At this time "the Palestinian people will be able to determine their own future." A separate Palestinian state is not specifically advocated, however, nor is any role for the Palestine Liberation Organization.

Israel All discussion of the long-range role of the "Arab residents" of the area and their possible claim to sovereignty should be completely postponed until after the transition. The word "Palestinian" is avoided.

Fate of the Israeli Settlements

Egypt The complete Israeli withdrawal "applies to the settlements established in the occupied territories."

Israel The settlements would remain and others could be built because Israelis "will be entitled to acquire land and settle in the areas."

Future of East Jerusalem

Egypt Israel will withdraw from East Jerusalem.

Israel The city is to remain unified under Israeli control, but "members of all faiths" will be guaranteed "freedom of access to shrines holy to them."

Treatment of Palestinian Refugees