Israel-Palestine Federation

A Federation would comprise two separate provinces - Palestine and Israel – under one overarching federal government responsible for armed forces, for currency, and for resolving inter-provincial disputes. Other matters, including immigration, would devolve on the two provinces.

There would be one national flag, one national anthem, one UN seat, one Olympic team, one team for the World Cup, one entry to the Eurovision Song Contest, etc. The Federation could be known as ‘The Land of Abraham’ or ‘The Land of the Prophets’.

There are several federations in existence including Canada, the United States, Australia and Switzerland. Lessons can be drawn from their history, governance, achievements and failures.

The Federation would be financed by indirect taxation. The provinces could levy both direct and indirect taxes. Payment of a direct provincial poll tax would convey the right to vote in a provincial election.