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Dore Gold on Sky News: Housing in Jerusalem and the U.S.-Israel Relationship

December 22, 2011 | Amb. Dore Gold
Amb. Dore Gold speaks on a leading British Sunday talk show about housing in Jerusalem and the U.S.-Israel Relationship.
International Law and Gaza: The Assault on Israel’s Right to Self-Defense

International Law and Gaza: The Assault on Israel’s Right to Self-Defense

January 28, 2008 | Abraham (Avi) Bell
A careful examination of the relevant law demonstrates that Israeli counterstrikes to date conform to the requirements of international law. Moreover, Palestinian commission of war crimes and acts considered under international conventions to be terrorist acts and acts of genocide require Israel and other countries to take steps to punish Palestinian criminals for their acts in the Gaza fighting.
Legal Acrobatics: The Palestinian Claim that Gaza is Still “Occupied” Even After Israel Withdraws

Legal Acrobatics: The Palestinian Claim that Gaza is Still “Occupied” Even After Israel Withdraws

August 26, 2005 | Amb. Dore Gold
Remarkably, even as Israel completes its withdrawal from 21 settlements in the Gaza Strip, official Palestinian spokesmen are already making the argument that Gaza remains "occupied" territory. PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas stated that "the legal status of the areas slated for evacuation has not changed."
Diplomatic and Legal Aspects of the Settlement Issue

Diplomatic and Legal Aspects of the Settlement Issue

January 19, 2003 | Jeffrey Helmreich
From “Occupied Territories” to “Disputed Territories”

From “Occupied Territories” to “Disputed Territories”

January 16, 2002 | Amb. Dore Gold