The geographical starting point is that the conflict revolves around discussion about territory. In the Middle East several agreements were reached mainly by the exchange of territories. The starting point of view for studying these phenomena around us is based on the attempts to re-stabilize the borders around Israel and the bordering nations.

A number of fundamental assumptions: the conflict is based on territorial claims. Likewise we must remember that the borders were defined by foreign nations (France, U.K.), and the United Nations. These borders were defined according to interests who are not congruent with the developments in the field throughout the years.

Israel is one of the only nations in the world whose borders were defined by agreements concerning other nations, such as Lebanon and Syria. International law does not allow unilateral annexation, but does allow the exchange of territories as a means of conflict resolution. For instance, the exchanges between Iran and Iraq, Israel and Jordan, which prove that this is possible. In most cases only territories were exchanged and not residents, but this too is possible.

Not only Israel has needs and claims for her territories, but also her neighboring countries. And so, the proposal is to create a new map based on the 1967 borders, meaning the territory from before 1967 will not be subtracted. Territories will be passed between various nations, but not necessarily between nations and their neighbors. This is a general Middle Eastern proposition which could create a new reality which would make fulfilling other needs much easier. By knowing the Arab world, it appears as though the proper attitude for exchanging territories should be acre for acre. This is the general concept, although other attitudes can be considered.

The idea behind the Israeli point of view is that parts of Judea and Samaria and the Jordanian Valley where there are large Jewish settlements should remain in the hands of Israel. In exchange, the Palestinians will receive lands along the green line, with or without their inhabitants, Israeli Arabs. Egypt will relinquish territory between al-Arish and Rafiah, and in exchange will grant Israel territories in the Pharan Desert. Jordan will transfer to Syria territories over which there is conflict between the two states. The principle matter is that Israel maintains possession over areas of the Golan Heights, and will give up parts of the 7 Shiite villages in the northern Galilee in favor of Lebanon. Lebanon will relinquish lands to Syria in exchange for their allowance of Israel's remaining control over parts of the Golan Heights.

In past attempts that has taken place in the world, the territorial solution is found to be very relevant, when attempting to resolve conflict between nations. By redefining borders other topics can be looked into in the future.