Federal Mediterranean State Framework: Proposed Administrative Divisions
This framework envisions a unique cross-border entity, integrating regions from Lebanon, Israel, and Syria into a new federal structure. The proposed administrative divisions aim to create interconnected districts spanning the current national borders.
Division 1: Southern Levant Core
This initial division focuses on contiguous southern areas:
Israeli Northern District: A significant existing administrative region of Israel.
Lebanese Qadaas: Jezzine, Sidon, Hasbaya, Marjeyoun, Nabatieh and Bint Jbeil. These districts form a southern tier of Lebanon.
Syrian Southern Provinces: Quneitra, Daraa, and Sweida governorates. These border regions of Syria connect geographically with the other proposed areas.
Division 2: Central Corridor with Gaza
This division extends northward and eastward, incorporating key urban and agricultural centers, and notably includes Gaza:
Syrian Governorates: Damascus, Damascus Countryside, Homs, and Hama. These central Syrian regions would form a large part of this division.
Lebanese Beqaa: A major agricultural and historical region in eastern Lebanon.
Israeli Southern District: This would connect the proposed state southward and include the Gaza Strip as part of its administrative district.
Division 3: Northern Mountains and Urban Hubs
This division covers mountainous regions, major coastal cities, and eastern Syrian districts:
Lebanese Districts: Mount Lebanon, Keserwan, Jbeil, and Beirut. These include significant population centers and the Lebanese capital.
Israeli Haifa District: A major port city and economic hub in northern Israel.
Syrian Districts: Deir ez-Zor, Al-Hasakah, and Aleppo. These eastern and northern Syrian areas extend the reach of the proposed state.
Division 4: Coastal and Central Mediterranean Arc
The final division completes the territorial scope, incorporating more coastal areas, central Israel, and additional Lebanese and Syrian regions:
Syrian Coastal Governorates: Latakia and Tartus. These are key Mediterranean ports for Syria.
Central Israel: This would encompass the Tel Aviv area and the West Bank, integrating central Israeli population centers and Palestinian territories.
Lebanese Districts: Tripoli, Akkar, North Lebanon (presumably the remaining parts of the governorate), Tyre Qadaa (completing the Lebanese southern coast), and Baalbek-Hermel (a large, historically significant area in eastern Lebanon).
Proposed Flag: FedMed Flag
The described "FedMed Flag" incorporates several symbolic elements:
Background: Mediterranean Blue, representing the sea that connects these regions.
Concentric Circles:
Red: Symbolizing courage.
Gold: Representing prosperity.
White: Signifying peace.
Central Emblems (for equal partners):
An Eagle: Representing Syrian symbol of strength, vision, and freedom.
A Star of David: Representing Israeli heritage and identity.
A Cedar: Representing Lebanese heritage and identity.
This framework presents a highly ambitious and complex geopolitical concept. It redefines existing borders and administrative structures to create a new regional entity.