Palestinian

The photo of the two terrorists in the shootout with the IDF looked more like models than killers – well-groomed and affluent – and points to the limits of Israeli attempts to assure Palestinian economic well-being to reduce terrorism.

'Realists' were wrong on Russia and they are wrong on Palestine - opinion

The Biden staff's refusal to allow Israeli officials to accompany Biden to Augusta Victoria is ill-considered for a few reasons.

Israeli forces, again, consistently entered these towns and their environs almost daily to make arrests, which led to a 90% decrease in terrorism.

The Dangers of Exaggerating the Impact of the Death of an ‘Al Jazeera’ Propagandist

What the failure of legal jurisdiction bill could mean for Israelis in Judea and Samaria

The dangers of exaggerating the impact of the death of an ‘Al Jazeera’ propagandist

An analysis of Google Trends demonstrates the dangers of exaggerating events easily and effectively manipulated by Palestinian propaganda.

What is different about the latest wave of Palestinian violence?

A static “dumb” security fence can hardly be effective against young and resourceful workers, many of whom work in construction and are experts in dismantling barriers and desperately want to work within the green line.

US obsession with Palestinians and appeasement of Iran dampened Negev Summit

Israel Faces New ‘Wave Of Terror’ After Bnei Brak Shooting

Global Powers, Israel, must reject recognizing Taliban regime.

Mahmoud Abbas Makes his Endgame Moves

Obsessed with Israeli settlements, Americans and Europeans turn blind eye to Palestinian violence

Palestinian violence, not settler violence, is the problem
JISS article republished

Could Palestinian protests lead to the ouster of Mahmoud Abbas?
Dr. David Koren: Dissatisfaction with Abbas is broad and extends beyond Hamas to within Fatah.

If the International Criminal Court of Justice conducted a fair investigation into the ongoing conflict, it would see that Hamas terrorists are committing double war crimes daily.

Instability in neighboring Jordan is ‘bad news’ for Israel
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Jordan serves as a friendly buffer on the east. The territories east of Jordan until the border of India are in the hands of rulers under Islamist influence.

The next Israeli government would be well-advised to come-up with its own proposals for improving the life of Palestinians, both to further improve its own regional standing and to meet (some of the) administration’s expectations, in dialogue and partnership.

Erdoğan has created a private military and paramilitary system. He deploys this apparatus for domestic and foreign operations without official oversight.

Progress, not peace: Breaking down the Trump-brokered deals between Israel, Arab states
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Unfortunately, the Palestinian liberation national movement still has dreams that are unlikely to be achieved.

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.

This paper reviews the responses of Middle Eastern countries to the spread of the coronavirus and highlights diplomatic and defense implications stemming from the situation. The assessment of JISS fellows is that the coronavirus crisis will not fundamentally change power dynamics in the region or alter the prevailing ambitions and policies of key countries.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad is ideologically, financially and militarily dependent on Tehran, and it plays an important role in Iran's war against Israel. The IRGC makes use of a range of institutions and charitable foundations that support PIJ. It is important that these be sanctioned by the US.

Amidst violent events, it is easy to be tempted to seek decisive "solutions" to the Palestinian problem(s) – in both the PA areas and in Gaza – through drastic military action, or through equally dramatic concessions. But given the lessons of recent history, as well as the unpredictable nature of regional events, it makes sense to adhere to "conflict management" and piecemeal arrangements. This is not as a cowardly choice by hapless political and military leaders, but as a rational choice in irrational circumstances; even more so when the Iranian challenge looms larger than ever on Israel's immediate horizons.

The INSS unilateral disengagement plan is neither new nor logical.

Has the Two-State Solution Run its Course?
Professor Efraim Inbar on J-Air (Australia) 22.05.2018

'Nakba Day': To Create Better Future, Palestinians Must Overcome the Past
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The Palestinians need to decide internally whether they are willing to overcome their divisions and problems or be doomed to a chaotic situation. So long as they continue to fan the flames of hatred against Israel and are unprepared to change, they will be unable to create a state.

Dr. Emmanuel Navon on Mahmoud Abbas’ anti-Semitic speech

How Palestinian votes in municipal elections may change the face of Jerusalem.
Dr. David Koren: Perhaps some Palestinians believe voting will bear more fruit than sticking with the Palestinian Authority. Prof. Efraim Inbar: If Arabs vote in greater numbers, the most pressing challenge will be to bring Zionists to the city to ensure its character.
JNS, 20.3.2018

Palestinians ramp up feud with the US. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not the main concern in the region. JNS 24.1.2018