agreeing to recognize Israel within the 1948 borders, and to demilitarization
What you’re describing is at best a protectorate, not a sovereign state. (Yes, I know there are some that like to style themselves “protected states” instead.)
I don’t see why this is better than Israel simply conquering the place outright, appointing a governor, and then letting it (or even helping it) develop economically, to become a new Singapore or whatever.
Demilitarisation would be necessary initially for this to be acceptable to Israel (apart from such small arms as are necessary to maintain law and order, and a coast guard to prevent smuggling), but could be removed long term given continued peace and economic integration.
Also it should be acceptable for Gaza to enter into peace treaties with e.g. Egypt to defend itself from Israeli aggression, and Israel to defend itself against Egyptian aggression.
Finally it should be expected that Gaza will maintain authority over it’s airspace and waters.
I think this would count as a protected state instead of a protectorate, since it would be expected that Gaza will be responsible for it’s own international relations. It would also be with a view to becoming a full sovereign state over time.
What you’re describing is at best a protectorate, not a sovereign state. (Yes, I know there are some that like to style themselves “protected states” instead.)
I don’t see why this is better than Israel simply conquering the place outright, appointing a governor, and then letting it (or even helping it) develop economically, to become a new Singapore or whatever.
If there’s a governor appointed by Israel it’s likely that there’s sustained insurgency against their government.
It’s difficult to get economic development when there’s an ongoing insurgency.
Demilitarisation would be necessary initially for this to be acceptable to Israel (apart from such small arms as are necessary to maintain law and order, and a coast guard to prevent smuggling), but could be removed long term given continued peace and economic integration.
Also it should be acceptable for Gaza to enter into peace treaties with e.g. Egypt to defend itself from Israeli aggression, and Israel to defend itself against Egyptian aggression.
Finally it should be expected that Gaza will maintain authority over it’s airspace and waters.
I think this would count as a protected state instead of a protectorate, since it would be expected that Gaza will be responsible for it’s own international relations. It would also be with a view to becoming a full sovereign state over time.