Three State Solution

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This article  discusses the benefits of a three state solution to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Unlike other "three state solutions" Malcolm Lowe proposes the independence of Israel, Gaza and the West Bank, whereas other solutions of the same name propose Egypt and Jordan be given control over the regions. Lowe points out that amidst the peace talks for a two state solution the regions have already split into three distinct states; Israel, Gaza under Hamas and the West Bank under Fatah. Since there is no strong alliance between Gaza and the West Bank it would be easier to split the two regions. By doing this it would appease Israel by eliminating the threat of a larger Palestine. He also states that the geographical locations of a two-region state would be too difficult to maintain.

Despite some valid arguments of a three state solution the article is flawed. Lowe solves the question of Gaza being able to support itself by citing that it has an Olympic sized swimming pool and upmarket shopping mall, so of course it's economy is equipped to support the whole region. He also goes as far to say that the economy would grow ever more if could overcome it's "bad habit of shooting missiles at Israel."
Lowe also says that the separation of the two regions would eliminate the threat of Palestinian terrorism, as if the Israeli-Palestinian conflict could be ended by only addressing Palestinian violence. There is no mention of how Israeli settlements in the regions could be addressed.

The validity of the argument is over shadowed by bias against Palesine. However it would be interesting to see this version of a three state solution to be developed and proposed in the next peace talks.