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Palestinians in a Quandary How to React to Possible Israeli Territorial Action

Palestinians in a Quandary How to React to Possible Israeli Territorial Action

June 4, 2020 | Pinhas Inbari
Already losing support among Arab states, Abbas is at a loss
Applying Israeli Sovereignty to Parts of Judea and Samaria according to the U.S. Peace Plan – Implications

Applying Israeli Sovereignty to Parts of Judea and Samaria according to the U.S. Peace Plan – Implications

May 21, 2020 | Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser
Israel does not intend to rule the Palestinians or apply its sovereignty to the Palestinian-populated parts of Judea and Samaria, so any alleged threat to Israel's Jewish and democratic identity is baseless.

Dore Gold: Does the Term “Annexation” Even Apply?

May 18, 2020 | Amb. Dore Gold
Is it correct to label Israeli actions with respect to the West Bank "annexation?" Can you annex territory that has already been designated as yours?
How to Rescue Civil Discourse on Israel

How to Rescue Civil Discourse on Israel

May 4, 2020 | Dan Diker, Amb. Alan Baker
The End of Building Freezes in the Jerusalem Area

The End of Building Freezes in the Jerusalem Area

March 8, 2020 | Nadav Shragai
UN Human Rights Council Releases Blacklist of Companies Involved in Israeli Settlements

UN Human Rights Council Releases Blacklist of Companies Involved in Israeli Settlements

February 25, 2020 | Michal Navoth
The New European Initiative for Palestinian Statehood

The New European Initiative for Palestinian Statehood

December 11, 2019 | Yoni Ben Menachem
The Legality of Israel’s Settlements: Flaws in the Carter-Era Hansell Memorandum

The Legality of Israel’s Settlements: Flaws in the Carter-Era Hansell Memorandum

November 21, 2019 | Amb. Alan Baker
U.S. Policy Change on Israeli Settlements: A Long Awaited Correction

U.S. Policy Change on Israeli Settlements: A Long Awaited Correction

November 19, 2019 | Amb. Dore Gold
Why Israeli Rule in the West Bank Is Legal under International Law

Why Israeli Rule in the West Bank Is Legal under International Law

April 8, 2018 | Eugene Kontorovich
Israel and Syria: The UN and the Distortion of International Law

Israel and Syria: The UN and the Distortion of International Law

March 29, 2018 | Amb. Dore Gold
Palestinian Manipulation of the International Criminal Court

Palestinian Manipulation of the International Criminal Court

January 21, 2018 | Amb. Alan Baker
Four Pertinent and Timely Comments on the Trump Visit

Four Pertinent and Timely Comments on the Trump Visit

May 18, 2017 | Amb. Alan Baker
What does the December 23, 2016 UN Security Council Resolution contribute to the peace process?

What does the December 23, 2016 UN Security Council Resolution contribute to the peace process?

January 2, 2017 | Amb. Dore Gold
Dore Gold Response to Kerry Speech: “Back to ’67 borders? That’s not going to happen.”

Dore Gold Response to Kerry Speech: “Back to ’67 borders? That’s not going to happen.”

December 29, 2016 | Amb. Dore Gold