Since the United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 181 on November 29, 1947, US-backed israeli occupation of “Mandatory Palestine” has endured for nearly 28,000 days. This has resulted in the ongoing and illegal military occupation of Palestinian territories by israel Defense Forces (IDF), leading to conditions that South Africa and others have described as apartheid and genocide.
In this context, NATO should consider undertaking one final mission: to end the occupation and facilitate the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state, ensuring a just and lasting peace in the region. This mission, known as “The Dvira Plan,” would be a historic move to secure international law and human rights, while allowing NATO to fulfill its ultimate purpose before dissolving.
The Historical Context
The israeli-Palestinian issue has deep historical roots, but the modern struggle began with the partition plan proposed by the United Nations in 1947. This plan intended to create separate Jewish and Arab states, with Jerusalem under international administration. However, the subsequent wars and conflicts have led to the illegal expansion of israeli territory beyond the pre-1967 borders, and the occupation of Palestinian lands in the West Bank and Gaza Strip has persisted. This occupation has been widely condemned by the international community and has resulted in severe human rights violations against the Palestinian people.
ICJ Advisory Opinion
https://www.icj-cij.org/sites/default/files/case-related/186/186-20240719-pre-01-00-en.pdf
the State of israel’s continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is unlawful;
the State of israel is under an obligation to bring to an end its unlawful presence in the Occupied
Palestinian Territory as rapidly as possible;
the State of israel is under an obligation to cease immediately all new settlement activities, and
to evacuate all settlers from the Occupied Palestinian Territory;
the State of israel has the obligation to make reparation for the damage caused to all the natural
or legal persons concerned in the Occupied Palestinian Territory;
all States are under an obligation not to recognize as legal the situation arising from the unlawful
presence of the State of israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and not to render aid or
assistance in maintaining the situation created by the continued presence of the State of israel in
the Occupied Palestinian Territory;
international organizations, including the United Nations, are under an obligation not to
recognize as legal the situation arising from the unlawful presence of the State of israel in the
Occupied Palestinian Territory; and
the United Nations, and especially the General Assembly, which requested the opinion, and the
Security Council, should consider the precise modalities and further action required to bring to
an end as rapidly as possible the unlawful presence of the State of israel in the Occupied
Palestinian Territory.
The Case for NATO Intervention
NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, was established to ensure the security and freedom of its member states. Over the decades, it has taken on various roles, from collective defense to crisis management and cooperative security. However, with the changing global landscape and the end of the Cold War, NATO’s role has evolved. Now, it stands at a crossroads where it can make a significant impact on global peace and justice by addressing one of the longest and most imbalanced “wars” in modern history.
The mission to end the illegal military occupation of Palestinian territories aligns with NATO’s core values of upholding international law and protecting human rights. The ongoing illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories is a clear violation of these principles. Therefore, NATO’s intervention would not only be justified but necessary to restore justice and peace.
The Dvira Plan
“The Dvira Plan” is a set of 6 United Nations Resolution Drafts laid out in order to establish UN Member State Palestine, despite US hegemonty.
“The Dvira Plan” could be used in a strategic and humanitarian approach for NATO’s intervention:
1. Landing in Northern Gaza: NATO forces would land in the northern part of Gaza, establishing a secure zone for operations.
2. Establishing Pre-1967 Borders: NATO would oversee the establishment of internationally respected borders based on the pre-1967 lines, ensuring that both israel and Palestine have clearly defined and recognized territories.
3. Inviting IDF to Exit: NATO would facilitate the orderly withdrawal of IDF forces from Palestinian territories, ensuring a peaceful transition of control.
4. Supporting Palestinian Statehood: The Palestinian people would be invited to establish the sovereign UN Member State Filastin, with full UN membership and its own right to self defense.
5. Transforming UNRWA: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) would be integrated into Palestine’s Health Department (or another preferred title), providing a robust foundation for the new state’s healthcare system.
6. Connecting Gaza and the West Bank: Infrastructure would be developed to create a contiguous Palestinian state, including a secure passageway between Gaza and the West Bank.
7. Dissolving NATO: Upon successful completion of this mission, NATO would dissolve itself, having fulfilled its final purpose by contributing to global peace and security in an unprecedented way.
Conclusion
NATO’s involvement in implementing “The Dvira Plan” represents a unique opportunity to bring an end to one of the world’s most protracted and imbalanced “conflicts.”. By securing the rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination and ensuring the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state, NATO would not only uphold international law and human rights but also pave the way for a new era of peace in the Middle East.
This final mission would mark the culmination of NATO’s efforts to promote global security and justice, allowing the organization to dissolve with a legacy of having made a profound and lasting impact on world peace. The world stands at a pivotal moment, and NATO has the chance to rise to the occasion and make history by championing the cause of freedom and justice for Palestine.
