Conflicts cannot be resolved by force

Green Leaf views the 1949 War of independence as a watershed event in the history of Zionism.  Green Leaf is further convinced that the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict can be resolved via a historic and territorial compromise only, painful for both sides, and based on the principle of two states for two peoples, including a minimal exchange of land. Green Leaf trusts that true and durable security for both peoples can be achieved only via lasting peace, gained from an end to terror and a recognition of the Palestinians’ right to a homeland.

  • Both left and right wing governments failed to deliver the coveted peace and security for their citizens. The Green Leaf Party believes the time has come to turn to our citizens to seek their opinions. Green Leaf proposes a referendum as an implementation of the right to freedom of expression and of each citizen to assume its individual and collective responsibilities.
  •  A stable and sustained majority of the Israeli public (about 70%) believes in a territorial compromise with the Palestinians as the only way forward to solve the conflict.
  • A referendum would present the world and our region with a shining example of democracy and openness.