  A model interaction is proposed in which pairing is caused by a non-local
Jahn-Teller (JT) -like instability due to the coupling between planar O states
and knot equal to 0 phonons. Apart from pairing, the interaction is found to
naturally allow metallic stripe formation. The consequences of the model for
superconductivity in the cuprates are discussed. The model is shown to be
consistent with numerous sets of experimental data in quite some detail.
