About
The Path to Peace
In our view, past attempts at peace have failed to acknowledge one key element. This long-standing, entrenched conflict is rooted in faith.
Another solution is required, one that enables living our unique spiritual identities alongside one another in a respectful community.
Mesa asks: what if we hit pause on the conflict long enough for friendships to form? For children to grow up together? For people to see each other as neighbors instead of enemies?
This question is at the root of our mission.
That’s why we’re building Mesa. Not to force peace through politics, but to create a place where Israelis and Palestinians, people of all faiths and none, are supported to live and prosper together.
To allow this peace to grow, the city and all its residents will agree to a temporary truce, or hudna.
How it Works
Core Principles
Equal Partnership
Equal Israeli-Palestinian representation in population, leadership, and decision-making. No majority, no minority. Just partners.
Demilitarized Sanctuary
A weapon-free city with joint Israeli-Palestinian civil police, overseen by international observers.
Shared Prosperity
Research hubs, innovation centers, and job-creating enterprises make Mesa an economic engine—not a charity case.
Smart Sustainability
State-of-the-art infrastructure powered by solar energy, desalination, hydroponics, and advanced recycling. Thriving in the desert through innovation.
Cultural Integration
Daily life emphasizes dialogue and “narrative listening”—sharing and hearing each other’s stories. The Holocaust (Shoah) and Nakba won’t be marginalized; empathy and understanding will be centered.
Dignified Work
Living wages, fair compensation. Every worker will earn enough to support their family with dignity.
Renewable Hudna
Residents of Mesa will agree to a truce, or hudna in Arabic, for a period of fifty years. This will allow peace to flourish for at least two generations. This agreement will be reviewed by residents at least every ten years.