One Democratic State Initiative: A Vision for Liberation and Unity in Palestine

On January 27, 2025, a pivotal meeting took place with Alain Alameddine, a representative of the One Democratic State Initiative (ODSI), an organization championing a unique vision for a unified Palestinian state. This blog post explores the key insights and discussions from the meeting, highlighting the compelling narrative of ODSI in the context of the Palestinian liberation struggle.

ODSI’s Vision: A State Where Everyone is Free

ODSI’s vision is a clear and simple one: a single Palestinian state in which every inhabitant is free. This message resonates universally, from East to West, among politicians, celebrities, human rights organizations, and everyday people alike.

Alain Alameddine’s repeated assertion, ‘We want a single state where everyone is free,’ is not just a rallying cry, but a commitment to a cause rooted in justice and equality. This vision has already received endorsements from a broad range of Palestinian groups, political parties, and organizations, including PFLP, Hamas, PIJ, and many others. The endorsement is also echoed by over 20,000 Palestinians in Palestine.

Shifting the Narrative: From Two-State to One-State

The conversation during the meeting shed light on the urgent need to shift the narrative surrounding the Palestinian cause. For far too long, the two-state solution has been touted as the only viable resolution. But as Alain Alameddine pointed out, the two-state solution is not just unfeasible; it is also unjust.

Alameddine compares the two-state solution to ‘giving a sick person a virus and calling it medicine.’ He asserts that the only true solution is a single state where all inhabitants are free, signaling the importance of dismantling the settler state in order to achieve lasting peace.

Impacting Change: Roles and Responsibilities

ODSI calls on all individuals to play an active role in promoting its vision. Whether it’s through donating, engaging with politicians and lawyers, or helping with social media, everyone can contribute to this cause. The goal is to make ODSI’s vision part of the global discourse, thereby imposing the narrative of a single, free state.

Building a Political Movement

ODSI’s ambition is not just to build a group of activists but to create a political movement that is capable of bringing about real change. This involves implementing a program called ‘Fadioun,’ or ‘We are capable,’ which emphasizes revolutionary action and critical thinking over mere protests.

ODSI’s Vision for the Future

ODSI’s ultimate vision involves the destruction of the colonial entity, not the individuals who inhabit it. Alameddine draws a comparison to Nazi Germany: just as it was necessary to dismantle the fascist government while preserving the lives of the German people, it is necessary to dismantle the colonial entity while preserving the lives of Israelis.

‘We want Israel and the colonial entity destroyed – not the individuals. Israelis have the right to exist,’ Alameddine said during the meeting.

Next Steps

As the meeting came to a close, Alameddine emphasized the importance of taking action now. ‘Don’t wait for the initiative to get big before joining,’ he advised. For ODSI, the focus is not on gaining support but on getting people active and educated. This is a call to action for all those who believe in justice, equality, and freedom.

Freedom Advocacy Network

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