Reaching permanent peace agreements with the Arab world raises a set of issues of great significance for the Jewish people. In the same way that we can examine the security, economic and social implications of future peace agreements, we can — and should – also examine their implications from the viewpoint of the interests of the Jewish people as a whole. A preliminary inquiry into these issues may influence Israel’s overall perception of the negotiations, their architecture and Israel’s positions, and as a result – the contents of any final agreement.