What’s in the Phoenix Framework?

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Framework Structure

THE CORE CHALLENGES

Each area of opportunity begins with an introduction that outlines the current challenges on the ground.

OUTCOMES WE ADVOCATE FOR

Then, we outline the outcomes we recommend and the strategy we want to implement.

APPROACHES WE RECOMMEND

Finally, we outline concrete approaches and solutions that will bring us to the desired outcomes.

LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH AREA OF OPPORTUNITY:

Gaza Reconstruction

Area of Opportunity #1

The destruction in Gaza is a humanitarian catastrophe that demands urgent and sustained reconstruction efforts. These efforts must prioritize Palestinian agency, sustainability, and long-term development over temporary aid.

A rebuilt Gaza where infrastructure supports dignified living, economic activity thrives, and governance is stable and responsive. Reconstruction lays the groundwork for broader peace by restoring hope and functionality.

OUTCOMES:

  • Empower Palestinian-led reconstruction through coordinated international support, long-term planning, and transparent implementation.

  • Invest in sectors like housing, energy, health, and education to create a lasting impact.

APPROACHES:

Responsive Governance

Area of Opportunity #2

Both Palestinians and Israelis suffer from leadership crises—Palestinians face fragmented and unaccountable governance, while many Israelis feel disconnected from an increasingly authoritarian state.

Strengthening democratic and representative governance on both sides is essential to rebuild trust, legitimacy, and the foundation for a just peace.

Both Palestinians and Israelis benefit from legitimate, accountable, and inclusive governance systems that reflect the will of their people and uphold democratic principles. Strengthening governance in both societies promotes stability, restores public trust, and lays the groundwork for sustainable peace and coexistence.

OUTCOMES:

  • Support democratic reforms, institutional integrity, and inclusive political processes in both Israel and Palestine, ensuring meaningful representation for all communities, including marginalized and dissenting voices.

  • Encourage leadership transitions, civic participation, and checks on authoritarianism through elections, civil society engagement, and dialogue-driven policy development.

APPROACHES:

Transitional Justice

Area of Opportunity #3

Justice is vital for healing and moving forward from the cycles of violence and impunity that have characterized the conflict. A credible and inclusive transitional justice process is necessary to acknowledge harm, ensure accountability, and promote reconciliation.

Acknowledgement of harms and rights violations fosters healing, and perpetrators face fair consequences. Communities build resilience and coexistence through truth-telling and justice mechanisms.

OUTCOMES:

  • Establish locally-driven justice frameworks that include truth commissions, reparations, and legal accountability.

  • Promote survivor-centered processes that reflect the needs and narratives of all affected populations.

APPROACHES:

The Role of the International Community

Area of Opportunity #4

International actors have too often perpetuated the status quo instead of facilitating meaningful change. A reorientation is needed so that the international community supports local leadership, human rights, and genuine peacebuilding.

A global support system that aligns with local aspirations for justice and peace, rather than entrenching conflict dynamics. International influence becomes a force for positive transformation.

OUTCOMES:

APPROACHES:

  • Redirect international aid and diplomacy to empower grassroots initiatives, support accountability, and challenge structures of occupation.

  • Encourage multilateral engagement rooted in equity and human rights.

Preparing the Public for Peace

Area of Opportunity #5

Peace is not just the absence of conflict but requires a cultural shift and public buy-in. Both societies must invest in narratives, education, and initiatives that humanize the other and build readiness for coexistence.

A society focused on fostering mutual recognition, empathy, and shared civic identity among Palestinians and Israelis, aiming to shift public narratives, build trust, and lay a sustainable foundation for a just and lasting peace.

OUTCOMES:

  • Develop educational and media programs that promote empathy and shared humanity.

  • Fund joint initiatives that foster dialogue, critical thinking, and intergroup connection across divides.

APPROACHES:

Trauma Informed Recovery

Area of Opportunity #6

Trauma-informed recovery aims to address the individual, collective, and intergenerational trauma experienced by Israelis and Palestinians, acknowledging that healing is essential for sustainable peace.

We envision empowered, resilient communities equipped to interrupt cycles of violence and foster mutual recognition, safety, and trust.

OUTCOMES:

  • Integrate culturally attuned mental health care and psychosocial support into local institutions, prioritizing accessibility, destigmatization, and capacity-building for frontline workers.

  • Promote trauma literacy programs for educators, youth leaders, and healthcare workers to build shared language, empathy, and nonviolent communication.

  • Establish transgenerational healing networks that address inherited trauma through family- and community-based dialogues, particularly with youth.

APPROACHES: