This policy paper outlines the concepts of ‘broad tent’ and ‘red lines’ which were created by the Reut Institute as key concepts and pillars of the systemic global response to the delegitimization campaign. The concepts of ‘broad tent’ and ‘red lines’ were formed in response to our diagnostics of the strategy of the assault on [...]
Posts Tagged ‘National Security’
Policy Paper: Reut’s Broad Tent and Red-Lines Approach
Posted in Basic Delegitimacy, National Security, tagged Basic Delegitimacy, BDS, Boycotts Divestment & Sanctions, National Security on August 8, 2011 | 1 Comment »
The opportunity in September for Israel re-engagement
Posted in National Security, tagged Basic Delegitimacy, Jewish world, National Security, Palestinian Challenges on July 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
In a paper published by the Washington Institute for Near East Policy (WINEP), Tal Becker examines the scenarios likely to unfold at the UN this September, the regional and domestic factors, and the various implications of potential UN recognition of Palestinian statehood. While he notes potential threats, he also considers potential opportunities such as preservation [...]
Israel’s Arab Citizens: More Palestinian than the Palestinians?
Posted in National Security, tagged Israel's Arab Citizens, National Security, Palestinian state on November 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Recent statements by official leaders of Israel’s Arab citizens reflect increased reference to ‘outstanding issues’ between Israel and the Palestinians and an attempt to take a more senior role in the Palestinian National Movement.
The Kosovo and Lithuanian Precedents and Palestinian Unilateralism
Posted in National Security, tagged National Security, Negotiations, Palestinian state, Unilateralism on November 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday’s blog about Palestinian unilateralism touched on the potential relevancy gap Israel finds itself in. In this context, an article by David Horowitz touches on two precedents – Kosovo and Lithuania – which are useful in understanding how the international community may respond to a Palestinian unilateral declaration.
Potential Israeli Relevancy Gap in the Palestinian Arena: Palestinian Unilateralism
Posted in National Security, tagged National Security, Negotions, Palestinian state, Unilateralism on November 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Recent trends regarding Palestinian threats to unilaterally declare a state coupled with Israel’s response to them suggest a potential relevancy gap (the gap between a mindset and divergent reality). This gap could ultimately lead to Israel being strategically surprised.
The Israel Action Network Introduced
Posted in Basic Delegitimacy, National Security, tagged Basic Delegitimacy, BDS, Boycotts Divestment & Sanctions, Jewish world, National Security on October 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The network of Jewish Federations is set to launch an innovative initiative to catalyze the North American Jewish community response to the campaign to advance Israel’s delegitimization. The project, called the Israel Action Network (IAN), will be directed by Senior Vice President of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) Martin Raffel, who introduced the [...]
Fighting Flotillas and the Network Behind Them
Posted in Basic Delegitimacy, National Security, tagged Basic Delegitimacy, Flotilla, National Security on August 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Jerusalem Post quotes an op-ed by George Galloway in the British Socialist daily ‘The Morning Star’ in which he declared that a flotilla of ships called the “Viva Palestina convoy” will leave from London, Casablanca, and Doha on September 18. It seems that Galloway has drawn heart from the diplomatic environment surrounding Israel’s actions [...]
Closing the gap? Attention to political-diplomatic arenas emerging as national security imperative
Posted in Basic Delegitimacy, National Security, tagged Basic Delegitimacy, National Security on August 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
In recent months, starting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s categorization of Israel’s delegitimization as one of three key challenges facing the country, political and diplomatic arenas seem to be increasingly emerging as a national security focus among Israeli decision makers. The growing prominence of these arenas is further reflected in media commentary, exemplified by two [...]
Reut Publishes Flotilla Report in English
Posted in Basic Delegitimacy, National Security, tagged Basic Delegitimacy, BDS, Boycotts Divestment & Sanctions, Lawfare, National Security, Palestinian Challenges on August 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Reut Institute published today the English version of its report on the May 31st Gaza Flotilla. The report analyzes the strategic significance and systemic context of the incident and offers recommendations on how to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Fighting Delegitimization in California
Posted in Basic Delegitimacy, National Security, tagged Basic Delegitimacy, BDS, Hubs, National Security on August 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Jerusalem Post ran an article today on anti-Israel and pro-Israel activism in California, one of the areas Reut identifies as a hub of delegitimization. According to the incoming chair of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the East Bay, “there are over 100 anti-Israel organizations chipping away constantly at support for Israel and more [...]

