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UnXeptable – Israelis and Jews Abroad Standing Up for Israeli Democracy
The power of the Balfour protests in 2020 led to the emergence of an Israeli expat
protest movement called UnXeptable. Now the fastest growing movement of its kind,
it unites Israelis and Jewish Americans in a shared mission to support Israel while
opposing its government’s policies.
Democracy
Wesam Ahmad, Hind Khoury, Eran Nissan, Alon Liel, Stephen Ogin, Susie Becher,
Hillel Schenker and Ziad AbuZayyad
The New Colors of Democracy: The Israeli Protests of 2019-2020
The 2020-2021 protests called for change but not for a more inclusive society, revealing
much about the state of democracy in Israel. With the Supreme Court and democracy
threatened by authoritarianism and bigotry, the absence of even preliminary consensus
on egalitarianism is concerning.
Hindu Nationalism: How India is Backsliding in Democracy and Secularism
Like Israel, India is facing the erosion of its democratic institutions and a shift to the
far-right that is unparalleled in its history. With signs of autocracy appearing in India
and Israel, the big question is whether the protest movements will be able to reverse
these negative trends.
A Perilous Implosion Awaits Israel Unless True Democracy Prevails
The conflict over the judicial “reforms” offers a historic opportunity to examine and
rectify every aspect of Israel’s democracy, which has been compromised since the
day of Israel’s inception. This is imperative to prevent future onslaughts on Israel’s
democracy by aspiring authoritarians.
The Challenges to Palestinian Democracy: A Catch-22
A keen-eyed observer cannot overlook the discrepancies in Palestinian democracy, but
overriding factor is the Israeli occupying authorities’ obstruction of the democratization
process while keeping Palestinian society in a state of disarray, making democracy
impossible to attain.
The Israeli Judiciary Reform and the Palestinians
Hamas and the PA rule Gaza and the West Bank respectively through their security
forces and without any legitimacy, yet Israel’s judiciary “reform” will worsen the
situation by destroying any hope for peace and for the emergence of a democratic
Palestinian regime.
Democracy by Jews and for Jews
The appearance of a lone Palestinian speaker at the protest rallies serves to highlight
the fact that the Palestinian issue is not on the minds of the masses who are fighting
to protect a democracy that was flawed from the outset.
Palestine from a Flawed Democracy to Authoritarianism
Palestine was the most successful experiment in Arab democracy, but its democratic
fabric has withered since 2006. Despite the obstacles posed by Israel, a genuine shift
toward democratic rule and inclusive pluralism would help reestablish the credibility
and legitimacy of the PA.
On Belonging
Al-‘Awda is the Arabic term Palestinians use to connote both something tangible
and identifiable that can be described, but also something intangible and amorphous
that it is hard if not impossible to describe or put into words, or for others to understand
even if it is skillfully described.
75 Years Israel/75 Years Nakba
Ahmad Soboh, Firas Yaghi. Adam Raz, Noam Sheizaf, Ilan Baruch, Galit Hasan-
Rokem, Gershon Baskin, Frances Raday, Yudith Oppenheimer, Suhair Freitekh, Alon
Liel, Ziad AbuZayyad, Hillel Schenker. Moderated by Daoud Kuttab
Al-Ard Episode: From “Stranger in My Own Land”
Fida Jiryis recounts the experience of al-Ard, founded in 1959 by Sabri Jiryis, the author's father, and others, as the first Palestinian national movement after the
establishment of the State of Israel.
Is it possible for Israel not to be a fascist state?
There will be no sustainable solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict because of
ignoring the right of Palestinian refugees to return to their homeland mainly to their
original homeland as well from which they were displaced.
Imagine an Abrahamic State in the Middle East
If Israel shows ingenuity and magnanimity, we could see the establishment of a new
Abrahamic state in which Jews and Palestinians would live side by side in cantons
within a confederative model.
Visions of a Shared Society
A solid Palestinian national identity alongside a solid Jewish-Zionist national identity
are the two building blocks for a shared society in our joint homeland.
The Evasive Character of Forgetting National Traumas
The trauma of massacres and war crimes is such that both the victorious and the
defeated sides to the conflict try to forget the events, but they continue to fester and
must be addressed in order to heal the wound.
Is There No End to the Palestinian Nakba?
Since 1948, Israel has been pursuing a policy designed to expel the Palestinians from
their homeland. This constitutes the ongoing Nakba, and the international community
must support the Palestinians in their struggle to achieve their rights.
Israel’s Protest Poetry: The Guerrilla Tarbut Phenomenon
Jewish literature throughout the ages changed form and content according to its needs
within its surroundings, however, young Israeli poets’ innovation created a new literary
phenomenon where poetry and cross-border activism meet.
Slogans Are Not Enough
The Israeli peace camp must step outside its reliance on brandishing slogans to influence
public opinion and must recognize opportunities to take actual steps to implement its ideals.
The Abraham Accords: Illusion and Reality
Despite Israel’s attempts to portray the Abraham Accords as a great success, the Arab
publics reject the attempt to bypass the Palestinians and there won’t be peace without
resolving the conflict.
One Federal Democratic State
It is necessary to start thinking outside the box and draw the parameters of another
solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict: one federal democratic state on the land of
historical Palestine.
What Do We Do Now?
A new vision is necessary along with the will to explain the price which will have to
be paid to implement it and demonstrate how the objective will be achieved.
Give Peace a Chance – Free Marwan Barghouti
Comparing the history of Marwan Barghouti with that of Nelson Mandela, one wonders
if future generations will understand why Israel kept Barghouti from leading his people
to peace for so long.
Keeping the Faith
With the Israeli occupation in its 56th year and no solution in sight, it is morality that
compels us to keep the faith in the struggle to end the occupation.
The General Custodian “Unsettles” Residents of East Jerusalem
The Ministry of Justice is spearheading a formal settlement of title and land registration
procedure in East Jerusalem for the first time since 1967, undermining equitable urban
planning and jeopardizing many Palestinians’ rights to their lands and homes.
From Here to Apartheid, What's Next?
Whether the situation on the ground is “settler colonialism” or “apartheid” is not a
luxury but a discussion that has practical political implications.
Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Palestine?
It is not accurate to compare the Russia-Ukraine case with the Palestinian-Israeli
conflict, but it may open up new opportunities for resolving the conflict.
Palestinians Can Create Their Own Political Horizon
What is needed today is for the UN General Assembly to establish a second UN Special
Committee on Palestine (UNSCOP-2) that would be empowered to develop a fully
detailed end-of-conflict proposal based on the two-state solution.
Amnesty International’s Apartheid Report
While there are reasons to view Amnesty’s report critically, it is a serious wake-up
call to no longer accept grave human rights violations as normal and to not regard the
ongoing occupation as a state of affairs that exists detached from a “democratic Israel.”
Palestine: A Forgotten Just Cause
There will never be an Israeli military solution if the Palestinians continue to remain
steadfast and to fight for their freedom through unarmed, peaceful resistance.
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Palestinians and Israelis who have contributed to making PIJ what it is over the years.
Coming of Age in East Jerusalem
Given the physical distance and the historical negligence of the Palestinian question
by the Australian political system, reviving transnational issue networks of activists
working to address a specific global issue area is critical for mobilizing support.
Israel’s Plight: An Absence of Leadership
If you were to ask any of the party leaders what their vision of Israel is 10 or 15 years
down the line, none of them are likely to be able to articulate a vision.
As Two Realities Exploded in our Eyes
We must make peace with each other and our imperfections before there can ever be
peace on a global scale; peace leads to collective resistance, which leads to peace.
Youth in Jerusalem: An Identity Lost or Lack of Opportunities?
Millennials should be the representatives of Palestinians in Jerusalem, working
with different stakeholders to ensure that the Palestinian identity is maintained and,
simultaneously, opportunities exist where youth can actively play a role in economic,
political, and social development of East Jerusalem.
Empowerment, Education, and Engagement of Youth for Peace
To de-escalate the conflict and to promote peaceful governance, we need to maximize
the political participation of the region’s majority population — youth — through
changes in mandatory military service, the education system, and civil society support.
Youth in the Gaza Strip: Reality, Problems, and Ambition
Due to the Israeli blockade, wars, and the division between Fateh and Hamas, young
people are facing high rates of unemployment, poverty, disability, and psychological
distress and suicide; they must not be denied political participation.
Youth Political Participation: Challenges and Opportunities
Many Palestinian youth are disenchanted with politics, and young women especially
face obstacles to political participation; still, the upcoming elections could and should
offer space for young Palestinians to become more politically aware and engaged.
Will Biden Recognize the Moral Imperative to End the Occupation?
Renewing aid, including funding for UNRWA and USAID operations in Palestine;
reopening the PLO Mission in Washington; and reopening the U.S. Consulate in East
Jerusalem as a direct channel to Ramallah would constitute important first steps, but the
Biden administration must do more to get the two sides back to the negotiating table.
Women, Peace, and Security
Hind Khoury, Tahani Abu Daqqa, Randa Siniora, Dr. Khuloud Dajani, Etti Livni, Colette
Avital, Prof. Daphna Hacker, Tal Schneider, Karin Nordmeyer, Ursula Mindermann,
Ina Darmstaedter, Srruthi Lekha Raaja Elango. Moderated by Galia Golan and Lucy
Nusseibeh.
Call to Action on Women’s Rights
Twenty years after Resolution 1325, there is insufficient political will to implement
the provisions, so civil society must once again play an essential role in bringing this
agenda to life.
Feminine Leadership Comes from Within but Can Change the World
Whether in politics, economics, or the environment, it is obvious that coercive “hard
power” is no longer working, whereas the principles of “soft power” — using empathy
and understanding to encourage cooperation and peace — can create lasting change.
Women Are the Solution for a Peaceful and Just Future
Since the adoption of Resolution 1325, women are no longer seen primarily as victims of war and conflict but rather as agents of change, yet are still not regarded as equal
partners in decision-making processes.
Women Peace and Security in the Context of India
While women have long been involved in peacemaking efforts, Resolution 1325 has
been ineffective because it neither recognized women's civil society groups already
active in the field nor was enforced
UNSC Resolution 1325 and CEDAW: Distinct yet Complementary
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and the Convention on the
Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women can be used together
to expand, strengthen, and operationalize gender equality in the context of conflict,
peacebuilding, and post-conflict reconstruction.
Palestinian Women’s Organizations Trapped by International Conventions
Although the Palestinian women’s movement that emerged during the Mandate was
linked to, and made important contributions to, the national agenda, since the 1990s
women have become subordinate to men in the Palestinian political sphere and their
rights have become dependent on international laws.
Celebrating 20 years of 1325: The Occupation and Violence Against Palestinian
Women
No practical decisions and steps have been taken to achieve actual change on the
ground to ensure the rights of Palestinian women, who suffer from violence stemming
from the Israeli occupation and repressive measures, political paralysis, an outdated
legal system, poverty and unemployment, and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
No Entry: How Israeli Women Were Barred from Peacemaking
The full inclusion of women and other minority groups in future attempts to resolve
regional conflicts requires tackling the structural and cultural forces that have prevented
it, namely, the reemergence of conservative values and right-wing politics and the
"switching" of "security" for "faith."
Women: The Future of Humankind
Including women in peacemaking processes adds a broader range of perspectives
and enhances the ability of peacemakers to address the concerns of a wider range of
stakeholders, which, in turn, leads to more sustainable peace.
An Analysis of UNSC Resolution 1325
The unproven argument that women should be included in decision-making regarding
war, peace, and security because they bring something unique to the table — the
presumption that they are more peace-loving — risks confining women only to matters
of "soft security."
The Unique Case of Palestinian Women in East Jerusalem
Women in East Jerusalem suffer equally from the political oppression of occupation and from gender norms that restrict their access to a proper education and employment,
a situation that has deteriorated since the signing of the Oslo Accords and the shift of
Palestinian political activity to Ramallah.
1325 Still Promising?
To make the most of the potential of 1325, we need to ensure that enough women with
a good understanding of gender and from a wide range of backgrounds are at the table
and to challenge traditional gender norms, address traditional patriarchal mindsets, and
shift traditional structural power imbalances.
Israel, Palestine, and UNSC Resolution 1325: Then and Now
The campaign for the substantive implementation of 1325 in Israel and Palestine, after
many years of joint, parallel, and separate action and multiple detours and setbacks, is
finally beginning to mature — albeit against an even more challenging reality.
1325 in the Context of the Middle East Conflict
Women were massively underrepresented in past peace negotiations between the Israeli
and Palestinian Governments; future initiatives on the part of Israeli and Palestinian
civil society should work to increase the participation of women.
Israeli Democracy Will Not Survive the Occupation
Those working to strengthen the continued occupation, or “occupartheid,” are
undermining democracy in Israel itself through discrimination, suppression of pluralism
and freedom of expression, disregard for the law, and manipulation of the justice, legal,
security, and medical systems.
The “Deal of the Century” Dies in Jerusalem
The Trump plan's most substantive flaw is in placing Jerusalem under Israeli control
and sovereignty, when in fact a shared and open Jerusalem is a central core issue that
should be the first issue on the agenda for a new proposal.
No Missed Opportunity in Rejection of Trump Plan
The Trump plan legitimizes the Israeli vision of “Greater Jerusalem,” pushing
Palestinians out of and keeping complete control over the city, and preventing the
establishment of a viable, sovereign and contiguous Palestinian state.
The Jewish Fundamentalist Roots of Trump's “Peace Deal”
The Trump plan's recognition of Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel and
legitimization of Israel's annexation of settlement lands are in line with the Jewish
fundamentalism that emerged following Israel's victory in the 1967 war and the
emergence of the Gush Emunim movement in 1974.
Trump Plan Sets the Conflict Back 100 Years
The Trump proposal first and foremost deals a mortal blow to everything achieved
to date in efforts to reach a resolution, reviving the Israeli illusion of an agreement
without any concession on the West Bank.
A Recipe for Permanent, Perpetual Conflict
The Trump plan has given Israel the green light to turn the temporary occupation into
permanent annexation, thereby achieving its true goal of changing the paradigm of the
two-state solution and leave us with an apartheid state.
The Israeli “Diaspora” in Germany: One of a Kind
Israelis in Germany tend to be from the center of the country and highly educated, more
than 80% were born after 1974, the vast majority self-identify as Ashkenazim, are
secular, politically left-leaning or moderate and Israeliness dominates over Jewishness.
An Israeli's Thoughts About Germans and Palestinians
Israeli opposition to anything German due to the horrors of the Nazi period began to
change with the 1952 Reparations Agreement, and today one can hope that Germany
will be able to make a positive contribution towards achieving peace in the Middle East.
MEPP Mediation in the 21st Century
Twenty-eight years after the Madrid Peace Conference and 26 years after the signing
of the Oslo Accords in Washington, the urgency of a new mediation effort is clear.
The (West) German Perspective on Israel: A History of Projection
Post-Holocaust Germany developed a politics of remembrance that promoted an
unconditional solidarity with Israel, however, the extreme right has a reductionist view
of Israel which rejects the idea that people of different faiths, origins, and cultures
can live together.
The EU: A Lesson for Israelis and Palestinians?
The European experiment is based on shared history and common values, elements
which are lacking in the Israeli-Palestinian reality, where the primary challenge is
politics, not identity.
Israel – Germany – Palestine
It is not necessary to moralize about the Jews having turned from victims to perpetrators
to understand that the tragic necessity for a Jewish state after the Shoah was paid for
by the catastrophe of the Palestinian people.
Putting the Controversy About BDS in Germany into Perspective
The attitude towards the BDS movement should not be guided by a “rhetoric of
suspicion”, and there needs to be space for a constructive debate which takes into
account the right of self-determination of both the Israeli and the Palestinian people
Can the Two-State Solution Be Saved? Are There Viable Alternatives?
Menachem Klein, Alon Liel, Susie Becher, Galit Hasan-Rokem, Frances Raday, Hind
Khoury, Lucy Nusseibeh, Danny Rubinstein, Khuloud Dajani, Nisreen AbuZayyad,
Hillel Schenker and Ziad AbuZayyad
Martin Buber’s Vision of a Land of Two Peoples
If the two peoples are to live in mutual regard and dignity — to live not simply next-to-
one-another, but with-one-another, as Buber would say — they must attain existential
trust by listening to each other's narratives and sharing their "felt reality."
Sari Nusseibeh
The basic principles should be equality of the human beings and the space that human
beings and communities need to develop themselves, which can be called freedom
Confederation: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
The Israeli left and its American supporters may soon be forced to choose a more
viable alternative, which may well be confederation — which, even if successful,
would likely take decades to establish.
The Ethics of Partition
The moral arguments against the two-state solution and for a single bi-national state
are demonstrably refutable, politically imprudent, and ethically deficient.
How Can the Two-State Solution Be Rescued?
A permanent withdrawal from the north central area of the West Bank, not following a
formal agreement but as a way to demonstrate an Israeli commitment to the creation of
a Palestinian state, could alter the status quo and provide a basis for further progress .
The History of the Two-State Solution
Given how difficult it was to achieve mutual acceptance of the two-state solution,
a return to the zero-sum impasse over the conflict will likely only lead to continued
conflict and bloodshed.
A Paradigm Shift from Two-State to One-State Solution
With the one-state solution emerging as an alternative with fewer pros than cons, the
Oslo Accords need to be reframed and expanded, and a mutually accepted political/
economic framework developed, if the two-state solution is to be revived.
Partnership, Not Separation, Is the Answer
A new two-state solution, based on the principles of independence, mutual respect and
partnership, would address the issues of the intertwined populations, the 1948 refugees
and the right of return, and each nation's bonds with the entire homeland.
Is the Two-State Solution Still Applicable?
With Israel scoring diplomatic victories despite the collapse of the peace process and
strengthening its hold over the West Bank, it may soon be facing the challenges of a
bi-national state and a rift with world Jewry
A Trilateral Confederation
A confederation of Israel, Palestine and Jordan would stabilize the region by addressing
issues that have derailed past initiatives, including Jerusalem, borders, Palestinian
refugees' right to return, Israeli settlers and settlements and economic and security
cooperation.
What after the Deal of the Century?
The Palestinians are unlikely to accept the Trump administration's "deal," and for most
Jewish Israelis, the current conflict management strategy of "muddling through" the
status quo is a rational and acceptable approach.
Is the Two-State Solution Feasible?
We need leadership on both sides to put back on the agenda the two-state solution,
which has been weakened by settlement activity, the U.S. administration's pro-Israel
positions and efforts to "bribe" Arab and Gulf states, and Palestinians' internal division.
Acknowledging the (Violent) Elephant in the Room
Any solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will likely lead to an armed revolt or
even a civil war of some dimension, unless we address the question of how to reduce
the potential damage in such an eventuality.
International Law, Settlements and the Two-State Solution
The Hague and Geneva Conventions mandate that the settlements in the West Bank
and the Arab neighborhoods of East Jerusalem are illegal, and a peace agreement must
adhere to international norms of justice if it is to secure the buy-in of stakeholders.
One State, Two Nations
It's time to acknowledge that the Israeli government and the settlers have already created an apartheid one-state reality -- and to work to change that one state into a democracy
with equal rights for all citizens.
There Is No Other Solution
A leadership that lacks the national responsibility necessary to resettle less than 1.5%
of the Jewish population in the Land of Israel/Palestine would not be able to cope with
the far greater challenges involved in realizing the idea of a federation or confederation.
The Nation-State Law: The End of an Era
The Nation-State Law may mark a turning point in Jewish political thought beyond
the nation-state frame, which may have democratic potential, if we can mobilize those
new political possibilities.
The Politics Behind the Right Wing Legislation
Over the last 10 years we have witnessed unprecedented, intensive legislative activity, emboldened and influenced by the growing power of the right wing in the Israeli Knesset, to strengthen efforts to undermine Jewish and Arab democratic and liberal forces on one hand, and violate the rights and interests of Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel and Palestinians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza (OPT) on the other.
Impressions of Oslo – Then and Now
There is nothing more important than grabbing hold of the flickering light that shines
at the end of the dark tunnel and continuing the struggle for the realization of the
principles of the Oslo Accords.
The Oslo Process 25 Years On
Peace is now much more difficult because both sides have a tough “once bitten, twice
shy” skin that is seemingly impenetrable.
It's Not Over til the Fat Lady Sings
What we need is a strategy to finally achieve what we declared we would accept in
1988, through the same body that created the State of Israel in 1947, and to finally see
implemented all UN resolutions relating to the question of Palestine.
Oslo: A Personal Account
Those of us who lived through that period have a responsibility to share the history and the hope of those times with the younger generation in order to keep alive the
belief that things change and to encourage them to continue the struggle for a just and
lasting peace.
My Oslo
From the euphoria of the first days following Oslo to the loss of direction today, the
peace process went through waves of ups and downs.
The Endurance of the Fragile Oslo Accords
The Oslo Accords created a framework comprised of many parts, each of which contains
a structural contradiction, and the framework is holding up precisely because of its
complexity and fragility.
Oslo: A Dead Process but a Living Idea
In the long run, Oslo and the two-state solution may still prove successful, given the
immense problems with agreeing on and implementing any imaginable alternative
solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Jerusalem: 25 years after Oslo – A UN perspective
A summary of UN General Assembly and Security Council resolutions following the
Oslo Accords shows how, unlike the General Assembly resolutions, supported by great
number of nations, the Security Council is prevented from being firmer with the Israeli
violations and its obligations under the international law.
Oslo: Recognizing the Breakthrough
Although the ambiguity of the Oslo Accords facilitated the actions of the spoilers that
ultimately led to failure, the foundation laid by the PLO's 1988 resolution and the
breakthrough that came of Israel's response created a positive turning point.
Oslo, Then and Now
We must construct a revamped vision and architecture upon the more resilient
conceptual, substantive, and procedural building blocks tested in the course of the
multiple efforts to translate the prospect of a durable arrangement into a working and
viable reality.
Our Jerusalem
Omar Yousef, Dahlia Scheindlin, Khuloud Dajani, Yudith Oppenheimer, Riman Barakat
and Eran Tzidkiyahu. Moderated by Hillel Schenker
Walaja as a Microcosm of Jerusalem
The village of Walaja, at the southern edge of the area that Israel annexed to Jerusalem
in 1967, is a bitter example of Israeli policies carried out across East Jerusalem
Under the Golden Dome
In the East Jerusalem village of Sur Baher, discriminatory practices that left residents
dependent on Israeli health clinics have resulted in manipulation and tensions.
The Israeli Curriculum and the Palestinian National Identity in Jerusalem
The Israeli occupation tried to force on the Palestinian schools in East Jerusalem its
curriculum, which seeks to teach Palestinian children to accept, at the expense of their
own national identity, religion and values, a Jewish state that views the Jews as superior
to any other race or religion.
How to Live Together with the Clashing Narratives over the Holy Places
Living together with respect for both the Jewish and Muslim religious and historical
narratives of the holy site is a pre-condition for a successful final negotiation; in the
interim, we should return to the "status quo" of tacit understandings that prevailed
between 1967 and 1996.
A Noble Hashemite Custodianship Undermined
Muslim (and Christian) holy places and property are also Palestinian national issues,
and Israeli occupation policies with regard to Al-Aqsa Mosque are in contravention of
international law, universal conventions and the peace treaty with Jordan.
The Jerusalem Anomaly
Today’s Jerusalem is a place of administrative and governmental anomaly, where
residents of the eastern half of the city do not have the same status, benefits, or public
systems
Jerusalem for All Times
There is a dire need to seek a political solution and to postpone negotiations about
narratives, history and religion until peace is restored and, with it, the freedom to
discuss, negotiate and research freely.
Our Jerusalem — A Reality Check
The processes that Jerusalem has been going though in the past 50 years have severely
hurt the city, and a major change in direction is needed.
50 Years of Occupation
Ofer Zalzberg, Ilan Baruch, Nisreen AbuZayyad, Lior Amihai, Amaal Abu Ghoush,
Walid Salem . Moderated by Ziad AbuZayyad and Hillel Schenker
Israeli Negotiations Since 1967
The political will of the Israeli leadership has been a key factor in past breakthroughs
and near-breakthroughs in negotiations to make peace, and presumably will be in the
future.
Israel or Occupation?
Israel must choose now between peace with the dispossessed indigenous people of
their state, or face another half-century of isolation with the backdrop of a rapidly
encroaching demographical dilemma.
Future Visions for Jerusalem
Bernard Sabella, Saman Khoury, Adnan Abdelrazek, Yudith Oppenheimer, Laura
Wharton, Dan Bitan and Ziad AbuZayyad . Moderator: Hillel Schenker
On The Law in These Parts
Looking at the legal system and what happens to law in these circumstances can teach
us how the basic values of democracy are endangered by the occupation.
The Dual Legal System
Saman Khoury, Ali Abu Shahla, Ilan Baruch, Benjamin Pogrund, Charles Shamas,
Moshe Maoz, Ronit Sela, Beyhan Senturk, Omran Shroufi, Nisreen AbuZayyad, Hillel
Schenker and Ziad AbuZayyad.
Israel’s Control of the Territories - An Emerging Legal Paradigm
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Israel has moved from the paradigm of "de facto occupation" to those of "outsourcing"
via the Palestinian Authority and "assimilation" by applying Israeli constitutional
standards in Area C.
The Dual Legal System in Gaza
Despite the 2005 withdrawal of Israeli forces, the Gaza Strip's economy, including
the movement of individuals as well as goods, remains under Israeli military control.
Legal Pluralism in the Wild West Bank
While Israeli law cannot be applied in the West Bank without a formal annexation, the
plural legal systems of Israeli military and Jordanian laws facilitate the appropriation
of Palestinian land and settlement building.
Legal Duality in the Occupied West Bank
The dual legal systems violate the human rights of West Bank Palestinians under both
Israeli and international standards by infringing on their access to justice, human
dignity and equality.
Multiple Legal Systems in the West Bank
The Oslo Accords consolidated the legal structure in the West Bank — comprising
local courts, military courts and tribunals, and Israeli civilian courts — that support
de facto annexation.
Young Israeli Voices from West Jerusalem
Held on Tuesday Oct. 20th in West Jerusalem
Racheli Ibenboim, Hagit Ofran, Einat Yiftach-El, Yossi Saidov, Ehud Uziel, Eran
Tzidikiyahu, and Hava Schwartz. Moderator: Shalom Boguslavsky.
Lack of Security for Palestinians
Whether Palestinians protest violently or nonviolently Israel responds with military
force, so how can the violence end in the Occupied Palestinian Territories without an
end to occupation?
The Stones of Jerusalem
Jerusalem is its people, not just its stones. And while the city stands tall, its people
are in ruins.
Religion and the Conflict
Hillel Cohen, Ehud Bandel, Aviv Tatarsky, Eetta Prince-Gibson, Walid Salem, Azzam
Abu Saud, Ziad AbuZayyad, Khaled Diab, Ingrid Ross. Moderator: Hillel Schenker
Al-Aqsa Mosque: Do Not Intrude!
Knowledge about Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Holy Qur’an, the Prophetic traditions and
Islamic literature offers a narrative with clear political implications.
Islam and the Rejection of Violence
In the fundamental teachings of Islam and the results of a survey of Palestinians can
be found a model for peace that renounces violence and the unjustified killings of
innocents.
Recently Received Books and Publications
Political Islam Has Not Failed
If Islamic parties in the Middle East and North Africa have lost some credibility, political
Islam can still be effective if it offers a coherent political and economic program.
Obama Sharpens His Nuclear Posture
The United States has failed to comply with the obligation to negotiate in good faith for
a nuclear weapons-free world, but the tide of resistance to nuclear weapons is rising.
The Poet’s Struggle
Poems by: David Barbi , Adi Tishrai, Amir Or, Lital Michaeli, Raanan Ben-Tovim,
Miya Shem-Ur, Gili Haimovich, Oded Hon, Mati Shemoelof
Two States: By Design or Disaster
Without a negotiated two-state settlement, eventually a bedraggled Palestinian state
could emerge alongside an isolated and widely despised Jewish state.
Younger Generation
Yael Patir, Daoud Abu-Libdeh, Arik Segal, Mousa Abassi, Lior Finkel, Apo Sahagian.
Moderator: Hillel Schenker
My Journey of Understanding
We are still fighting — only the battle has become a shared one; it is for peace, justice
and understanding.
Who Is Afraid of Peace?
The Oslo Accords’ dashed hopes, the Rabin assassination, the second intifada, and the
policy of separation and military reality in the Occupied Palestinian Territories have
defined younger Israelis’ outlook.
Erosion of the Israeli Social Contract?
Instead of alternating between withdrawal and neoliberalism, the younger generation
should reformulate a new agenda based on a vision for a “just society.”
Jordan: No Country for Young Men
For all their potential and the lip service paid them as a majority group, Jordanian youth
today are not being heard and see a system stacked against them.
Egypt’s Rebels Without a Pause
The failure of new leaders to address the needs and aspirations of young people means
that the youth-led revolution will not stop until real change is achieved.
The Purpose of Dialogue Groups
Dialogue groups do not lead to a particular and known political solution but to a more
encompassing perception that enables us to cope and fosters a deeper, more accurate
and comprehensive view of reality.
“Pink Washing” — Wash Delicately!
The struggle for LGBT rights must be a comprehensive struggle for human rights;
ignoring the occupation plays into the hands of the Israeli “pinkwashing” campaign
Civil Society Challenges
Saman Khoury, Dr. Ron Pundak, Hind Khoury, Mossi Raz, Azzam Abu-Saud, Tal
Harris, HIllel Schenker, Ziad AbuZayyad
The Poetics of Refusal in Palestine
Refusal, rather than resistance, gives Palestinians a self-definition that goes beyond
opposition to occupation and opens an opportunity to create their own lives
Prerequisites for Change
A personal account from the times of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement shows that calls
against injustices can affect people more emotionally than calls for justice, leading to
a general change in attitude towards those who are marginalized
What’s Wrong with BDS?
The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement’s biggest problem is that it will
not work
Civil Society: From Advocacy to Social Change
In a time of revolution and a deadlocked peace process, we need a civil society that can
mobilize the political, social, economic, cultural and human potential of our societies
for social change
The Arab Spring
Dr. Nimrod Goren, Boaz Rakocz, Walid Salem, Abeer Zayyad, Saman Khoury,
Emily Lawrence, Hillel Schenker. Moderator: Ofer Zalzberg
The Israeli Summer and the Arab Spring
Without placing the price of the settlements and the occupation and the need to resolve
the conflict on the agenda, there is no possibility of achieving social justice in its
deepest sense.
The Arab Spring: Progress Report and Conclusions
The Arab Spring may not blossom soon, but the political will of the Arab people is
liberating itself from the grip of dictatorships, and this will have a strong impact on
the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Reverberations of the Arab Spring
In struggles for greater justice and well-being, all sides may suffer great losses; one
way to avoid this is to affirm inclusive identities that involve common interests and
concerns.
New World Order — The People
The challenge is to translate the technological revolution, which has made us more
equal in our access to information and communications tools, into a New World Order
where we can become equal on all levels of life.
The Regional Implications of the Arab Uprising
The “Arab Spring” aggravates the security dilemma between Israel and its neighbors,
and the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Palestinian problem cannot remain unaffected by
the outcomes of the uprisings.
The Arab Spring: Opportunities
There are opportunities to influence public opinion in both Israel and the Arab states,
and conditions that may be conducive — should Israel choose to act — to the resumption
of a meaningful peace process
The Turkish Model and the Arab Spring
Turkey’s success in combining Islam and secularism as well as in taking the military out of political and civilian life should serve as a model for the new and evolving
revolutionary regimes
Islamists and Power: End of Ideology
The Islamists’ slogan “Islam Is the Solution” and monopoly on speaking in the name
of religion will be judged by their political, economic and other programs on the
ground.
Have the Arab Uprisings Lost Their Spring?
At this time of profound change, full of both opportunity and menace, if Israel fails
to bring its occupation to a swift end, there is no prospect for its being accepted into
the region.
Is the Arab Spring Israel’s Winter?
The Israeli public does not see a link between the conflict with the Palestinians
—together with the Arab Spring — and the protest for socioeconomic justice.
The Arab Revolt — What Next?
Arabs want a better life, unattainable under elites more sensitive to U.S.-Israeli interests
than to their own people.
Women and Power.
Galia Golan, Molly Malekar, Galit Hasan-Rokem, Lucy Nusseibeh, and Sonia
Najjar
Women’s Empowerment Cyprus Style
A documentary film about reconciliation between Greek and Turkish Cypriot women
contains poignant relevance to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Women of the Middle East: The Jihad Within
Women were a formidable presence in recent political protests but the struggle
for women’s rights against entrenched social norms throughout the Middle East is
ongoing.
The Power of Encounter
We realized the need for “deeper understanding,” allowing students the space and time
to talk about culture, identity, their fears and the conflict itself.
The Rise of Feminism in Israel
Contrary to the Zionist ideal, the struggle for women’s rights has been a long and bitter
one, in part due to absorption into the male-dominated labor movement.
A Year of Saying No
A group of Israeli women made a political statement by taking Palestinian women to the
beach for the day, in protest of Israel’s movement restrictions against Palestinians.
Israel and UNSCR 1325
Women’s organizations, feminists and peace activists face multiple dilemmas in trying
to make themselves heard and have an impact on the political process.
Empowerment of Women
To shorten the stages of the women’s empowerment process, development institutions
have provided a range of interventions.
In Memoriam: Dan Leon
Dan Leon was a heart-warming friend and “never less than a nice guy” who strove tirelessly for harmony and reconciliation with the Palestinians.
The Non-Violent Intifada
The third intifada is a non-violent struggle for freedom and equality that undermines the “us vs. them” mentality and is embraced by all sides — the intifada that will succeed.
Two Sides of Susya
By helping the olive harvest in a Palestinian village next to a settlement, a former
soldier takes a stand against the occupying apparatus he was once part of.
Living under Occupation
It is time to take action; change will happen through all of us holding hands and walking
together to end the occupation.
Creating a Consciousness of Peace
Public opinion on both sides must change and Israelis and Palestinians must accept that there is no alternative to living together, side by side in peace.
Yes to a Just Peace
Palestinian and Israeli youth have a role to play in achieving reconciliation, but civil society and political and religious leaders must also assume their responsibilities.
Composing a New Reality
It is the small initiatives that can bring about historic transformations between Israelis and Palestinians.
Hope against Despair
The greatest challenge for Middle East youth is the lack of faith in their ability to resolve the conlict; one solution is leadership development through voluntarism.
If Our Leaders Can’t Do It
The healing process between Israelis and Palestinians will take time, but pre-existing
youth peace groups can be prime movers towards full reconciliation.
The Necessity of Doubt
A youth-based Doubt Forum would increase the capacity to think in new directions and can change the political reality of the region.
Giving Peace a Chance
The Simcha Bahiri Youth Essay Prize Contest ceremony brought together Israeli
and Palestinian students to share their visions, while PIJ founding co-editor Victor Cygielman was remembered for his courage and dedication.
Seeking a True Human Rights Agenda
The violation of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories strikes at the very heart of Israeli democracy and is eroding the state from within.
Corn in Ramallah
Israeli and Palestinian security forces cooperate in the enforced separation of two peoples
The Battle for Israel’s Soul
Israeli activists must connect with young, secular American Jews through a liberal
Zionism that allows for criticism of Israeli policy
ACRI’s East Jerusalem Project
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel is using the legal system to fight discrimination
and abuse in Jerusalem
On Jerusalem
To date, the status of Jerusalem has been determined not by negotiation or demography,
but through conquest
Israel’s Positions on Jerusalem
Israel’s stances on Jerusalem have evolved since the unilateral “unification” of the city
in 1967, but Olmert may have revisited the 1947 Partition Plan’s ideas
East Jerusalem: Between War and Peace
The creation of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital is a key step in
mending relations between Israel and the Arab and Islamic worlds
Borders in Jerusalem
A two-state solution will require the establishment of a controlled border running
through Jerusalem
Education in East Jerusalem
The Jerusalem municipality’s failure to provide adequate funding has created an
educational crisis in East Jerusalem
An Explosive Situation in Silwan
The government’s complicity in right-wing settler activity in Silwan creates immense
obstacles to a peaceful resolution on Jerusalem.
East Jerusalem: A Test Case
East Jerusalem is tied to the larger issue of Israeli-Palestinian relations, and Europe
has both an opportunity and a duty to play a role in establishing peace.
NPT/CONF.2010/PC.I/WP.28
Implementation of the resolution on the Middle East adopted by the 1995 Review and
Extension Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear
Weapons Submitted to the Preparatory Committee for the 2010 Review Conference by
Oman on behalf of the League of Arab States.
The End of Spring
Excerpts from Sahar Kalifeh’s very human novel The End of Spring about the
Palestinian struggle during the 2002 siege of Yasser Arafat’s Ramallah headquarters.
No More Holocausts
Looking back at Auschwitz and Hiroshima, looking forward towards a nuclear-free
Middle East.
The Nuclear Trap
The best solution for the anxiety in Israel about nuclear developments is a total nuclear
disarmament in the region.
Meeting the Iranian Challenge
The best way for Israel to combat the perceived Iranian threat is to embrace the Arab
Peace Initiative, do the two-state bargain with the Palestinians and conclude a deal
with Syria.
Israel’s Nuclear Armament
Israel’s official and unofficial positions regarding nuclear arms and the reasons and
motives behind Israel’s policy of ambiguity.
Palestine and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
In examining the impact of the Israeli and Iranian nuclear positions on the Middle East
and the Palestine-Israel conflict, in particular, it is in the interest of the Palestinians as
part of their quest for statehood to have a clear position in favor of the NPT.
Elad in Silwan
Elad is dispossessing Palestinians in Silwan and creating facts on the ground.
Human Security
Yizhar Be’er, Rabbi Arik Ascherman, Ziad Hammouri and Dr. Munther Dajani. Moderators; Benjamin Pogrund and Walid Salem.
Human Security in Iraq
Security and democracy in Iraq are a long way off, but Iraqis remain hopeful for a better tomorrow.
The East Timor Model
The international trusteeship model used in East Timor could work in the Middle East.
The Israel Lobby
The lobby’s power in U.S. politics limits serious debate on U.S. Middle East policy.
1948 – A Memoir
For a Canaanite who fought for liberation, Israel’s independence is a broken dream.
Jerusalem: 1948-2008
Palestinian Jerusalemites: A slow process of displacement, a permanent refugee behavior.
1948
We cannot achieve peace without establishing a Palestinian state alongside Israel.
The Federal Idea Lives On
From Binational Society to Jewish State: Federal Concepts in Zionist Political Thought, 1920-1990 by Yosef Gorny.
Syria Comes to Annapolis
Syria’s attendance at Annapolis may lead to renewed peace talks with Israel as an alternative to the Palestinian track.
The Economic Dimension
Ephraim Kleiman, David Brodet, Samih al-Abid Karakrah and Nasser Tahboub. Moderator: Avi Temkin
Trade Security
The challenge is to achieve the dual aim of enhancing security and facilitating trade.
Creating Jobs for the Palestinians
Even with massive international aid for Palestinian economic development, many Palestinians will have to go on working in Isreal for many years
Future Options
Munther Dajani, Walid Salem, Meron Benvenisti, Ron Pundak and Hillel Schenker. Moderators: Ziad AbuZayyad, Gershon Baskin
40 Years Later
Moshe Amirav, Menahem Klein, Ruth Lapidoth, Nazmi Ju’beh, Riad Malki, Mazen Qupty. Moderators: Ziad AbuZayyad, Amnon Kapeliouk
The Two Narratives
Both sides must make an effort to understand the narrative of the other.
Eight Decades of tile‘ Iron Wall‘ Concept
The Iron Wall: Israel and the Arab World by Avi Shlaim, reviewed by Jeff Hillper Examining Israel‘s relations with the Arab world, a "new historian" shows the overriding importance of a theory dating back to 1923.
New Priorities for Israeli Youth?
While paying lip service to the old ideals, Israeli youth tends to give priorities to the personal ra ther than to the general good.
Defining Terrorism
Attempts to define terrorism tend to have political implications and the U.s. State Department‘s definition is not as neutral as it sounds.
Israeli Society and the Use of Force
Rubber Bullets: Power and Conscience in Modem Israel by Yaron Ezrahi,reviewed by Richard Clarke
How the collective Israeli conscience coped with the moral and political implications on Israeli society of the occupation.
The Territorial Question Is Crucial
A special Palestine-Israel Journal discussion with Prof. Camille Mansour, Prof. Musa Budeiri, Prof. Galit Hasan-Rokem, veteran journalist Gideon Levy, and Dr. Gershon Baskin.
Binationalism: A Bridge over the Chasm
In Zionist history, the binational idea was a genuine, though unsuccessful, attempt to reconcile Palestinian and Israeli aspirations in a common political framework.
The Struggle for a Jewish State
An account of the period which started with the V.N. partition of the proposal of May 15, 1947 and ended with the declaration of the State of Israel on May 15, 1948
The Ghosts of the Founders
The Founding Myths of Israel by Zeev Stemhell, reviewed by Dan Leon From Class to Natioll expressed the ideological outlook of Ben-Gurion before and after statehood.
Reversing the Tide
Daily economic interaction is still the best way for Palestinians and Israelis who seek a lasting peace.
Perceiving the ‘Other‘ in the al-Aqsa Intifada
After years of occupation, with its suffering, restriction on movement, brutality and deep humiliation, the resulting trauma is bound to carry serious implications for the Palestinian people.
Teaching the Israeli-Arab Conflict
A teacher‘s experience shows that ignoring the human dimension of the conflict renders it impossible to teach the subject realistically.
The Barrier from Both Sides
Barrier: The Seam of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict by Isabel Kershner The West Bank Wall: Unmaking Palestine by Ray Dolphin; by Paul Scham
Khaled Ma’shal
The Criterion Is the Interest of the Palestinian People
Chances for Peace
A comprehensive peace deal including Lebanon and Syria may be the answer.
Israel as a Nuclear-Weapon State
Israel and the Bomb by Avner Cohen, reviewed by Hillel Schenker.
A call for transparency in Israel‘s nuclear option in a book which is said to necessitate the rewriting of Israel‘s history.
The "Jerusalemite" Question
Why are there so few Jerusalemites in Jerusalem? How do the city‘s current hegemonic policies compare to those of other cities in the world?
The Infernal Scapegoat
Israeli society tends to self-delusion rather than self-criticism in its approach to what happened at Camp David.
America as Palestine or as Israel?
American Palestine by Hilton Obenzinger, reviewed by Basem Ra’ad
How, in nineteenth century travel writing, fundamentalists created a "sacred geography" of the Holy Land, providing the background for a settler-colonial project.
Israel’s Shifting Identity
The myth of Israel as the "state of the Jewish people" may in the course of time give way to Israel as the "state of its citizens."
Jewishness and Israeliness
For both the religious and secularists, Israeliness has come to be considered outside of Jewishness and Jewishness outside of Israeliness.
Inter-Jewish Challenges to Israeli Identity
Basic changes in Israeli society since 1948 have eroded the status of the old Labor elite, opening the way to fierce conflict between religious and liberal conceptions of Israeli national identity.
Conference Time
Economic encounters between Israelis and Palestinians are increasingly frequent.
KOOR ready to Cooperate
A new economic relationship between the former enemies must be established, and KOOR stands ready to play its part; but Palestinian sensibilities must be respected.
Needed: A Modern Infrastructure
The Palestinian economy has been sadly neglE’Cted for the past 25 years of occupation. Immediate steps must be taken to develop the infrastructure for a flourishing, service¬based economy.
The Best Way for Both Sides
The economic relationship between Israel and the Palestinians should be transformed - not dismantled - with the Palestinians taking advantage of their proximity to Israel.
Gaza and Jericho First: The Economic Angle
A deep water port and a free economic zone might help jump-start the Gaza economy; but plans for Jericho and the rest of the territories must follow quickly if peace is to work.
The Road to Mutual Recognition
For years Israelis and Palestinians denied each other’s right to national existence; but both peoples are now on their way to finding a reasonable compromise between their vital national interests.
Time for Reconciliation
The Intifada proved to Palestinians and Israelis alike that they could not ignore each other. Now it’s time for negotiation and reconciliation.
Three poems
Translated from the Hebrew by Tsipi Keller by T. Carmi
"My Peace Unto You, my Friend"
The significance of an essay on shattered hopes in Jewish-Arab relations by the influential Hebrew writer Yosef Haim Brenner
Women in Judaism
How the application of orthodox Judaism by the Rabbinical establishment of our time discriminates against the woman Dan Leon with Alice Shalvi
Women in Islam
While Palestinian women are winning more rights, religion has never hindered women’s advancement An interview with Hanan Bakri
Fundamentalism and Politics
A special P.-I. Journal roundtable discussion, with Said Jamjum, Dr. Menahem Lorberbaum, Dr. Bernard Sabella, Prof. Galit Hasan-Rokem and Daoud Kuttab
Community as a State
The definition of Jewish nationality in religious terms dooms non-Jews to a second-class civic, political, social and economic status
An Alternative Religious Ideology
Only an alternative religious interpretation of Islam and Judaism can undermine ultra¬nationalist interpretation in favor of reconciliation
Moderation in Islam
The history and impact of moderate Islam - how the Islamic example adapted to changing internal and external reality
Four poems
Translated from the Hebrew by Galit Hasan-Rokem and Dan Leon
Consorting with the Enemy
A Palestinian describes his many friendships with Jews throughout his life and asks his Jewish friends to encourage generosity in applying the peace process.
Shaping a Culture of Peace
The Palestinians must address taboos and grave internal weaknesses, while Israel must tackle its arrogant colonial stance if the promise of peace is to become a reality.
Fear of the Other
In view of the rejection by Ashkenazi Jews of everything with an Oriental flavor, is Israeli society mature enough to respect the identity of a different people?
Is Oslo Dead?
Rabin’s "no dates are sacred" set the stage for Israeli violations of the agreement.
In Search of Solutions
A special Palestine-Israel Journal discussion with Dr. Mahdi Abdul-Hadi, Dr. Meron Benvenisti, Prof. Naomi Chazan MK, Ibrahim Dakkak and Robin Twite.
On Jerusalem
The saddest part is the ravishing of the hills, valleys and countryside of the city.
A Study in Disparity
Gender and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: the Politics of Women’s Resistance By Simona Sharoni; reviewed by Leila Oabdoub.
Painful Reading
Torture, Human Rights, Medical Ethics and the Case of Israel
Edited by Neve Gordon and Ruchama Marton; reviewed by Dan Leon
Poems
by Mahmoud Darwish, Naomi Shihab Nye, Avot Yeshurun, and Dahlia Ravikovitch
Seeking Justice
Failure to solve the refugee problem threatens the prospect of peace.
Education for Peace
A special Palestine-Israel Journal discussion with Manuel Hassassian, Nabil Kassis, Alice Shalvi and Dan Bitan
The Real Challenge
In the final analysis Israel will be the loser in aborting the peace process
Jasmine and Wood
A chapter from a novel by a Palestinian writer of novels, short stories and children’s literature.
Bibi among the Nations
A Place among the Nations: Israel and the World by Binyamin Netanyahu Reviewed by Hillel Schenker
Instead of "Read my lips," Netanyahu says "Read my book."
Selective Refusal
Yesh Gvul (There Is a Limit), a movement of soldiers refusing to serve in Lebanon and in the occupied territories.
Closure and Borders
An examination of Israeli closure policies as unique in the world, their implementation and consequences.
The Key Game
A short story on a Jewish family in the Holocaust.
Milestones towards an Impasse
A Blood-Dimmed Tide: Dispatches from the Middle East by Amos Elon
Amos Elon thinks that peace has been possible since the 1970s, but at a price which Israeli governments have not been prepared to pay.
The Real Netanyahu
Netanyahu has a clear and consistent strategy, the danger of which should not be underestimated.
Negotiating Jerusalem
How recognition of the other side’s legitimacy can provide motivation for compromise
Over the Next Hill
We cannot overlook that the objective is not a temporary settlement but a solution to the overall Jewish-Arab conflict
Chronicles of Peace Activism
In Pursuit of Peace: A History of the Israeli Peace Movement by Mordechai Bar-On, reviewed by Hillel Schenker Formerly a high army officer and now a peace activist, Bar-On has written a good mainstream history of the Israeli peace movement.
Our Shared Environment
Tackling long-term deterioration of the environment demands overstepping political boundaries.
Pollution and Peace
Difficult as this is, we must make a distinction between environmental and political problems.
P2P – Where Do We Go From Here?
Israelis: Amit Leshem, Rabbi Arik Asherman, Gershon Baskin, Jeff Halper, Boaz Kitian
Palestinians: Walid Salem, Fadwa el-Sha’er, Sam’an Khouri, Ata Qaymari, Zahra Khalidi
History in the Making
The Process: One Thousand and Ten Days that Changed the Middle East by Uri Savir Reviewed by Dan Leon An important book on the day-to-day negotiations and the historical significance of the Oslo process.
Journalism and Democracy
In a "shrinking planet," the theme of journalism and democracy can stimulate an international dialogue among journalists.
The Peace Process and Civil Society
A PIJ roundtable with Prof. Naomi Chazan, Dr. Walid Salem, Ziad Abu Zayyad,
Danny Rubinstein, Prof. Saul Sosnowski, Dr. Tullo Vigevani and Noga Tarnopolsky
The New Jerusalem Master Plan
The new Jerusalem Master Plan has some positive aspects, but the chapter on East Jerusalem is rife with prejudice, stereotypes and erroneous assumptions.
Roundtable: Civil Society
A PIJ roundtable with Prof. Munther Dajani, Terry Boullatta, Prof. Benjamin Gidron and Rolly Rosen, moderated by Prof. Yoav Peled and Dr. Nadia Nasser-Najjab.
Civil Society in Israel
Israel moved from being a highly intrusive state engaged in intensive mobilization and control of societal resources, to economic, cultural and political liberalization.
Civil Society: Lessons for Today
Civil society provides a direction, outside the framework of the nation-state, particularly relevant to both Israelis and Palestinians.
The Arafat Enigma
Arafat 's greatest success was leading his people towards recognition of Israel
Public Opinion
A Palestine-Israel Journal discussion with Dr: Khalil Shikaki. Dr: Yaacov Shamir and Dr: Mina Zemach, moderated by Prof Daniel Bar- Tal.
One Effect of (Occupation: Why Dr: Riad Malki Could Not Participate
Gaza - The Human Dimension
Gaza as "the central contradiction of Israeli democracy - democracy for some, dispossession for others."
Doing Their Own Thing
Are young people disinterested in politics, individualistic or egoistic? Views from Tel Aviv.
‘Cooperation North’: A Model of Cross-Border Partnership
A project for cross-border cooperation between the local authorities of Jenin, Gilboa and I3eit Shean started in planning a joint industrial zone and now wants to serve as a wider model to converting the border area from a barrier to a bridge.
Tourism As a Test Case
When we sell the Holy Land, it is a joint product, a regional project - but all depends on new thinking by both sides.
Globalization and Ecollomy in the Middle East
By imposing Palestinian economic dependence on Isrilet the Pilris agreement creilted a colonial situiltion. The Israeli economy is seeking its plilce in the global capitalist economy.
‘Poverty Breeds War’
While talking about regional trade, the Israelis want to use the Palestinians as a bridge to gain access to markets in the Arab world.
Without Love
Extracted from an article that first appeared in Hebrew in 1988 in Yediot Aharonot, and in English in The Vocabulary of Peace: Life, Culture and Politics in the Middle East. Mercury House, San Francisco, 1995.
Destroyed Heritage
Book Review: Sacred Landscape — The Buried History of the Holy Land since 1948 by Meron Benvenisti. Translated from the Hebrew by Maxine Kaufman-Lacusta. California: University of California Press, 2000. 366 pages
The Alpher Plan Revisited
The plan has served as a framework of reference for negotiators and scholars on final- status issues since 1994 and up to the present.
Boundaries Are Not Holy
There is no such thing as a natural boundary. Borders are devised by politicians, generals, negotiators
The Al-Aqsa Intifada: Reflections on a Turning Point
A Dialogue between Professor Sari Nusseibeh, president of al-Quds University, and Professor Edy Kaufman, who teaches human rights in the Department of International Relations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
A Case for a Palestinian Currency
A national currency is the symbol of an independent state. This study argues for a Palestinian currency mainly on economic grounds.
New Historiography Challenges Old Narratives
The Israel-Palestine Question, edited by Ilan Pappe, reviewed by Bernard Sabella Israeli and Palestinian historians are examining the Arab-Israeli conflict in this new anthology.
1948-1998 in the Eyes of Two Peoples
A special Palestine-Israel Journal roundtable discussion with Yael Dayan, Ibrahim Dakkak, Mordechai Bar-On, Nazmi Ju’beh, Danny Rubinstein and Khaled Abu Aker.
The Politics of Palestinian Defeat
After Oslo: New Realities, Old Problems. Edited by George Giacaman and Dag Jørund Lønning, reviewed by Ibrahim Abu Lughod.
A book aiming to provide a more profound understanding of the Palestinian reality after Oslo.
The Making of T’kuma
The response to the 50th anniversary TV series shows that Israeli society has a more mature view of its past.
After Fifty Years
National freedom provides opportunities, but no guarantee, for a life of human dignity.
The International Community and the Conflict
A PIJ roundtable with EU Ambassador Giancarlo Chevallard. British Consul General John Jenkins. Palestinian Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh and Deputy Knesset Speaker MK Eti Livni. moderated by Prof Galia Golan and Prof Munther Dajani.
Absolute Identification
PIJ co-managing editor Omar Karmi talks with Member of the Palestinian Legislative Council Dr. Hanan Ashrawi on recent developments in the area and the role of the international community.
The Palestinian in Israel
A million Palestinian Israelis are sons and daughters of the homeland but are not equal citizens of the state.
Our Jerusalem
Our Jerusalem must be the capital of two states living side by side in this country.
The Refugee Problem at Taba
Interview with Yossi Beilin and Nabil Sha’ath, the main Palestinian and Israeli negotiators at the Taba conference of January 2001, about the Palestinian refugee problem.
There Can Be No “Return”
A massive return of Palestinian refugees would conflict with the Jewish right to self-determination
The US Roadmap
Elements of a Performance-Based Road Map for a Permanent Two-State Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.
The Depths of the Wall
Despite the threat it poses, the Palestinians have so far failed to come up with a strong response to the wall.
Seeking the Road to Peace
Reforms in the PA, an Israeli withdrawal from the Territories and a return to negotiations are the only way to improve the current situation.
Narratives of exile
How narratives of the Nakba have evolved in the memories of exiled Palestinains
Narratives of 1948
A roundtable debate organised by the Yakar Center, Panorama and the Truman Institute to discuss the issue of narratives brought Palestinians and Israelis together to compare and contrast the differing narratives surrounding the events of 1948.
Violence and its Alternatives
A PIJ Roundtable with Mohammad Abu Harthiyyeh, Giora Goren, Nura Karmi, Gaby Lasky. Susan Collin Marks from Search for Common Ground moderated
Victim Terrorism
Criteria for defining acts of terrorism must be clear and objective to develop a unified position against the scourge of international terrorism.
Why Did Taba End? (Part 2)
The Taba talks were a tug of war between negotiators and leaders, constrained by the internal politics of both communities; but they were not a failure.
Human Rights Now
A summary of the human rights “marathon” organised in Tel Aviv by the PIJ
Been Down So Long, It Looks Like Up
Individuals maintain mental health in stress situations by adjusting to environmental threats. This reaction can become an obstacle to taking the risks necessary for peace.
The Media and the Second Intifada
A PIJ Roundtable with Amos Harel, Elias Zananiri, Ronni Shaked and Khaled Abu Aker. Simon Wilson, the BBC's senior Middle East producer, moderated
Let Peace Go Public
South Africa and Northern Ireland teach us that involving the public is key to a successful peace process.
MAS
Enhancing the Palestinian Economy
It’s Not in Our Hands
An interview with Yuval Steinitz. Knesset Member and head of the Foreign A.ffairs Committee
