Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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The prolonged conflict between Israel and Palestine is leading to democratic deterioration in both territories. The EU and its member states should root their responses in liberal democratic values.
The Israeli system of control is facing strong Palestinian pushback, but the ways Israel seeks to escape this situation would only make things worse for the country. To find a viable way forward, the Israelis must consider the only option that will satisfy Palestinians in the long term, namely ending the occupation.
The Palestinian national movement has gained new momentum over the past several weeks. But how can the movement be sustained?
Ensuring that Israel, the largest recipient of U.S. security assistance, complies with federal laws and international human rights standards will require closely tracking and monitoring its weapons use.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has become deeply ingrained in daily life. Work must begin now to heal deep-seated divisions, which are not likely to be resolved in a burst of diplomacy.
Centering rights and human security will not only help create the conditions needed to achieve a durable political solution but also promote U.S. interests abroad.
Palestinian grassroots organizations are leading the response to the coronavirus pandemic. Many factors will weigh on this new activism’s longevity.
Seventy years since the UN affirmed the right of return for Palestinian refugees, Middle East peace is further away than ever. The Trump administration’s new plan is unlikely to help.
The world reacts to the election of Donald Trump and its potential implications.
The United States and Europe should encourage Israeli and Palestinian leaders to use international organizations and law as an alternative to violence.