A Package Deal for Peace: Leadership, not Polls

Israeli-Palestinian peace based on equal self-determination is the only solution that offers a viable future at the political and material level, for all people in the region. Unfortunately, very few Israelis and Palestinians support it at present. How can we make this basic value a reality, and what is there to learn from past mistakes? A proposal

Why is Israel accused of committing International Crimes?

Since the start of the war in Gaza, Israel has been accused of committing Genocide in Gaza— directly or indirectly, one can reject these accusations but it is worthwhile to consider what things look like from the international perspective. Since the start of the war in Gaza, Israel has been accused of committing Genocide in […]

On Ben Gvir’s right to visit Jerusalem’s Holy Esplanade

From the moment Ben-Gvir became the minister for National security, he is no longer a...

The People Who Claim Eternal Ownership of Jerusalem

Many people believe that Jews today are linked to the ancient Judeans, even though no...

The Return Of The Taliban

The Taliban’s current return to power is fundamentally different than the last time the organization...

The Politics of Holocaust Remembrance

Until recently the adoption of the lessons of the Holocaust: to work against racism, nationalism,...

Is it possible to fight against separation and promote it at the same time?

Any stand against the occupation is important, but the weak point of the dream of...

Peace Process on Hold: Biden's Modest Proposal for Israel-Palestine

The Trump administration vastly altered traditional U.S. policy towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as well as...

Morocco First: Does American Recognition of Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara Foretell the Status of the West Bank?

The United States’ recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara has not evoked a huge...

What Use Are Feminist Interpretations of Islam?

Despite the long-winded debate, religious debate plays a secondary role in Islamic public discourse regarding...

Anti-Semitism in Labor? Only if any pro-Palestinian voice is “anti-Semitism”

Former Labor Chairman Jeremy Corbyn was recently expelled due to his unwillingness to take responsibility...

The Day Netanyahu Made a Laughingstock of Trump

Netanyahu’s approval, this month, of the building of, or the advancement of, 5,787 housing units...

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A monthly newsletter dedicated to analyzing Israel’s relations in the Middle East from diverse perspectives, edited by Dr. Eli Osheroff

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A regular publication by the Shemesh Center for Partnership-Based Peace at the Van Leer Institute, exploring global conflicts and developing language and ideas for Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation grounded in partnership and equality.

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