A Comprehensive Deal for Peace in the Middle East

The key to peace in the Middle East is the security of all states and peoples in the region. The arrival of a new presidency in the United States brings the opportunity for a comprehensive peace deal. The security of all states and peoples would mean the dis…
Quintin McDermott V · 3 days ago · 2 minutes read


Seeking Peace in the Middle East

A Comprehensive Path to Resolution

The key to fostering peace in the Middle East lies in ensuring the security and well-being of all nations and individuals within the region. With the dawn of a new U.S. presidency, the time is ripe for a comprehensive peace agreement.

Such an agreement would entail:

  • Disarmament of militant non-state forces
  • Normalization of diplomatic ties among all regional nations
  • Establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state alongside Israel
  • Protection of Lebanon's and Syria's territorial integrity
  • Commitment to preventing nuclear proliferation
  • Lifting of economic sanctions as a catalyst for economic growth

Breaking Down Barriers of Fear and Hatred

Many Middle Eastern citizens live in terror, convinced that their adversaries are their sworn enemies. False narratives of hatred fuel these fears, compelling us to dispell these illusions.

As President John F. Kennedy once proclaimed, "There are no permanent enemies." Let us embrace our common humanity and acknowledge our shared vulnerability.

The Cradle of Peace

The Middle East, the birthplace of civilization, has a rich legacy of monotheistic faiths that preach peace and harmony. It is imperative that we seize this moment to forge a comprehensive peace deal before nuclear devastation engulfs the region.

A Seven-Point Roadmap to Peace

The following seven measures should form the foundation of a 2025 peace agreement:

  1. Ceasefire across all conflict zones
  2. Admission of Palestine as a UN member state
  3. Israeli troop withdrawal from occupied territories
  4. Protection of Lebanon and Syria's sovereignty
  5. Updated JCPOA with Iran and sanctions removal
  6. Termination of non-state belligerent entities
  7. Establishment of regional peace and diplomatic normalization

Imagine the Transformation

Let us envision the joy and prosperity that will spread throughout this ancient region if its leaders and citizens embrace the path to peace. Together, we can create a future where happiness and progress prevail.

--Sybil Fares, Senior Advisor on the Middle East for UNSDSN