The current political climate has led to a deteriorated atmosphere in Israel's capital, characterized by division, hostility, and terrorism. An Israeli security initiative, combined with civil-economic measures to improve the welfare of Palestinian residents, alongside a declaration of intent, would create a new political horizon and reason for hope.
EXPERT: ROLLY GUERON
Rolly Gueron, a member of the Executive and Steering Committees of Commanders for Israel’s Security (CIS), is a former Division Head in the Mossad. With over twenty-five years of government service in intelligence, homeland and international security, he is presently involved in introducing Israeli homeland security-related technologies to emerging markets in central Europe, the Middle East, and elsewhere.
Following his career with the Mossad, Gueron served as a senior executive with several Israeli and Israeli-based multinational corporations, including ZIM (global shipping), Union Bank of Israel (Bank Igud) and Tnuva (Israel's largest dairy producer).
The practical steps outlined below will not affect Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem, require changes to the Jerusalem Law, or impact the status of Palestinian residents. They are also not contingent upon the existence of a Palestinian 'partner' at this time.
From “Security First”, Commanders for Israel’s Security (2016)


Security Measures
COMPLETE THE SECURITY BARRIER
Complete the security barrier along the Jerusalem envelope in order to prevent illegal workers and smugglers infiltrating into the city from the West Bank.
LAW AND ORDER
THE TEMPLE MOUNT
Maintain the status quo on the Temple Mount without exception in order to reduce friction at this important and potentially explosive flashpoint
Economic Measures
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Allow Jerusalem Palestinians to move to new residential construction projects in Area C that do not constitute a threat to Israeli settlements without losing their permanent residency rights in Jerusalem or related welfare benefits.
ECONOMIC PLANNING
Develop a master plan for planning, construction, infrastructure, services, and economic development in East Jerusalem.
ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT
Immediately put in place an accelerated development plan that will provide for the needs of the maximum number of Palestinian residents in the shortest amount of time.


Political Measures
PALESTINIAN MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE
EXTEND CITY SERVICES
An Insider's Perspective - Col. (ret.) Shaul Arieli:(click for link)
Col. (Ret.) Shaul Arieli, a Senior Advisor at the ECF and member of the Steering Committee of Commanders for Israel's Security, is one of Israel’s foremost experts on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He is considered a leading voice on the history and future demarcation of Israel’s borders, on the route of the Security Barrier in the West Bank, and on the history of negotiations between Israel and the PLO. The following are excerpts from his Haaretz article, "The Dangers of Annexing the West Bank."