The following is a transcript of a speech given by Kamal Jumblatt in 1956. The following is from a booklet that published the speech in

1972, with an introduction and a commentary. (I have excluded both on purpose in order not to influence the opinion of the

reader).

I happen to believe that the following rare manuscript is of historical significance since it is the product of a well researched speech by a very learned scholar and politician, Kamal Jumblatt.

He dared spell out very clearly a concept based on a deep analysis a potential solution for the Arab Israeli problem. He argues very persuasively for an Arab/Palestinian/Jewish federation. I submit

this speech for whoever is interested in this conflict that has vexed the world ever since the inception of the state of Israel in 1948.