The Geneva Accords represent the most recent of a long series of two-state separatist schemes proposed by various activists. While freely granting the sincere intentions of those behind this initiative, being one state supporters it is fair to say that we do not believe that this, or any other ethno-separatist scheme, can be realistically implemented.

Nevertheless, the Geneva Accord activists have developed an extensive advocacy network that presents a great opportunity for one state advocates to get their position out there. Throughout the West, and especially in the United States, "Geneva Accord Meetups" and other local-level gatherings meant to discuss the Geneva Accords have been pulling in a significant number of people active on behalf of peace and justice in Israel/Palestine. These meetings generally allow for open discussion of the Accords, including dissent and criticism.

In that these local meetings tend to draw an audience that is already familiar with at least most of the basics and are almost exclusively attended by people wanting to actively participate in the struggle for peace and justice in Israel/Palestine, such meetings provide an excellent opportunity for the one state activist. Generally such meetings involve one or more speakers or panelists followed by an open question and answer period. By sitting through the speakers or panel discussion you can determine the tone of the meeting and phrase your question for maximum effect. You are aiming for a clear and simple question that both indicates your support for one state and throws a major monkey-wrench into the Geneva Accord advocacy. Examples might include:

Being a one-state supporter, I do not believe that separation is a real option, however I would like to ask the panel, precisely how do you believe that the settlers can be withdrawn and do you believe that any Israeli government could honestly survive an attempt to do so? Just look at the constant "no confidence" motions Sharon is confronted with for even discussing - not actually doing anything - his "disengagement scheme" from Gaza.

Or perhaps...

I personally am a one state supporter in that I believe the level of physical integration between Israelis and Palestinians is irreversible, however, I would like to ask you if you honestly believe that a solution that palms off the refugee issue can really lead to a sustainable peace.

At least in the United States, the one state idea - especially if placed within the context of examples, such as the Jim Crow South or South Africa - resonates very well. After the meeting be sure that you have some little leaflets or flyers on hand that can refer interested parties to other one state advocacy efforts, such as MODSS. In our experience - Click here for an example of doing this in Colorado - after the meeting concludes a number of people will want to discuss the idea of one state with you or will want more information about the idea. This is why it is important that you stay afterwards and have some sort of simple material to hand out to people interested in learning more though unwilling to stay all night discussing the issue.

To locate a Geneva Accord meeting in your area, you can usually find them by either contacting local peace and justice groups and/or doing a Google search for: "Geneva Accords" Your city or town. At least in the United States almost every major city has been holding such events. If you can't find such an event in your area, send us a note and we'll look around and see if we can help point you in the right direction.