The Jerusalem Post discusses a new study published by the Peres Center for Peace, which argues that economic peace, though a helpful tool, cannot replace a political solution with the Palestinians.
Posts Tagged ‘Palestinian Challenges’
‘Economic Peace’ and Security Gains in the West Bank could be Counterproductive
Posted in National Security, tagged National Security, Negotiations, Palestinian Challenges, Palestinian state, Political Process, Two State Solution on August 11, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Hamas’ Political War Against Israel
Posted in National Security, tagged Hamas, Hizbullah, National Security, Palestinian Challenges on August 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »
More than half a year after Operation Cast Lead in Gaza, Hamas has stopped the “rocket war” and seems to be focusing on a “political war” against Israel in an intriguing battle for world opinion.
What does Recognizing Israel as a Jewish State Mean?
Posted in National Security, tagged Israeli Arabs, Jewish State, National Security, Palestinian Challenges, Palestinian state, Two State Solution on June 29, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Although PM Netanyahu placed the need for Palestinian recognition of Israel as a Jewish state as a pre-condition for resuming the political process, the Israeli government does not seem to have offered a clear idea of what this demand actually means according to Czech Foreign Minister Jan Kohout.
Not So Special (Relations) Anymore..
Posted in National Security, tagged National Security, Negotiations, Obama, Palestinian Challenges, Palestinian state, Political Process, Two State Solution on June 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This Israeli-US tension may have been avoided if Israel had developed a new strategy regarding the political process. It still may not be too late for Israel to do so and influence the policies of the US. However, in the absence of a relevant strategy, Israel will continue to be led by the international community
On a Collision Course with the International Community?
Posted in Basic Delegitimacy, National Security, tagged Basic Delegitimacy, Boycotts Divestment & Sanctions, Lawfare, National Security, Palestinian Challenges on March 25, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Since the end of Operation Cast Lead, there have been calls for Israeli officers to be tried for war crimes, dozens of cities have hosted “Israel Apartheid Week“; Israel’s sports teams suffered violent protests abroad and Venezuela, Bolivia and Mauritania cut diplomatic ties. It seems that Israel’s status in the international arena has reached a [...]
West Bank and Gaza: Permanently Split?
Posted in National Security, tagged Hamas, National Security, Palestinian Challenges on November 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
An announcement that Hamas plans to draft penal codes based on Shari’a law may demonstrate that the movement has reconciled itself to the split between Gaza and the West Bank and might present a major challenge to PA President Abbas.
The End of the Arab Peace Initiative?
Posted in National Security, tagged National Security, Palestinian Challenges, Two State Solution on November 23, 2008 | 1 Comment »
In an interview in Ha’aretz, Secretary-General of the Arab League Amr Moussa explained that the Arab Peace Initiative will not be around forever and that the time is coming when Israel will be forced to choose between evacuating settlements or a situation in which establishing a Palestinian state is impossible.
When is the Next Palestinian Election? Towards a Constitutional Crisis in the PA
Posted in National Security, tagged constitutional crisis, National Security, Palestinian Challenges on September 25, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Disagreement between Hamas and Fatah over when the next Palestinian elections will be held may have strategic significance for Israel.
A Palestinian Mayor of Jerusalem?
Posted in National Security, tagged inversion, one state, Palestinian Challenges on September 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The potential for a Palestinian Arab to run for Jerusalem municipal elections echoes a warning made by Sari Nusseibeh and may constitute a trend towards a Palestinian inversion towards the two state solution.

