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Dr. Emmanuel Navon confronts a “chutzpadik” Turkish TV personality about Israeli "annexation and occupation."
West Bank annexation ends logger jam for peace, former NSC official says Dr. Eran Lerman: Israel should move forward on annexation even though there are reasons not to act now, such as COVID-19, the growing Iranian crisis and the new challenge from Turkish intervention in Libya.
How fear of a US retreat from the Mideast is driving Netanyahu toward annexationDr. Eran Lerman of JISS: “American hegemony is crumbling before our eyes.”
Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror on the importance of sovereignty assertion Judea and Samaria is the cradle of Jewish history, and necessary for Israel’s security. Israel cannot tolerate a Palestinian state that shares a border with Jordan.
Why annexation hasn't happened, and is unlikely to happen before November Dr. Emmanuel Navon, ILTV, 02.07.2020
Game of sovereignty: Experts imagine the 'day after' A special simulation game on sovereignty was played by experts of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, in cooperation with Israel Hayom. The exercise resulted in partial annexation.
The Dangers of Annexation Prof. Efraim Inbar: The Palestinians are tired of the conflict and understand Israel's superior military power. Another intifada is not expected even if Israel applies its sovereignty to parts of the West Bank.
How will Hamas respond to annexation? Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: Israel can handle any of the aftershocks.
Experts: Israeli sovereignty not expected to cause massive violence or backlash Prof. Inbar: The Palestinians are weak and dependent upon Israel, and will not be able to sustain their own state without Israel’s assistance.
Excluded from Netanyahu’s annexation plans, military must somehow prepare anyway Prof. Inbar and Dr. Lerman of JISS: While Israeli security forces must prepare for a potential outbreak of violence, the response by Palestinians may not be as bad as others expect and would give Israel a clear upper hand in future negotiations.
