How about a “one-state” solution? That is, what if the Government of Israel were to annex the Gaza Strip outright; (ii) extend full Israeli citizenship as well as voting rights to every person living in Gaza, (iii) allow all political parties incorporated in Gaza (including Hamas) to have proportional representation in the Knesset; (iv) create a universal education fund for all Palestinian children; and (v) establish a special tribunal with the authority to award monetary compensation to all Palestinian families and firms for all physical injuries and lost profits caused by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)? The money for items iv and v could come from the IDF’s budget and from other sources, such as U.S. foreign aid and private charities (Bill Gates, are you listening?). We know, we know … our five-point plan is pretty naive, but isn’t it much better than the ugly status quo?