A Standing Conference Table: A Process for Sustainable Peace in the Palestinian-Israeli ConflictGabrielle Rifkind, July 2007The parameters of the political endgame of the Palestine-Israel conflict are well known. What we do not know is how to get there. What is needed is the security architecture initiated by the international community to actively put in place a durable peace process that involves all the stakeholders in the conflict. Until now there have been no safety nets when the peace process breaks down. This paper suggests the setting up of a semi-permanent conference table. It would provide early warning systems for communication between the conflicted parties, engage in shuttle diplomacy, take evidence from all the parties involved in the conflict and make a serious commitment to keep the peace process on track whatever the level of violence or provocation in the region.
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