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Analysis: The two-state solution under Bibi and Trump

Posted 24 February, 2017 in Analysis, Israel, Israeli Politics, Palestinian Territories, Peace process
An unconventional joint press conference was held by American President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week. The new American administration, the president said, would be “working toward a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians. The United States will encourage a peace and, really, a great peace deal.” But President Trump,…

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Analysis: Israel announces settlement expansion

Posted 27 January, 2017 in Analysis, Israel, Israeli Politics, Palestinian Territories
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week approved the construction and planning of 2551 housing units in the West Bank. The decision followed an earlier announcement approving 566 homes beyond the Green Line in Jerusalem. The announcement was met with noticeable silence from the Trump administration when the White House declined to comment on the…

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Analysis: What will a Trump Presidency mean for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process?

Posted 23 January, 2017 in Analysis, Hamas, Iran, Israel, Israeli Politics, Palestinian Territories, Peace process
Donald Trump’s ascendancy to the American Presidency has worried advocates of a two-state solution across the globe. A number of early proposals and statements have aligned the incoming Republican President with both sceptics and opponents of a two-state deal. Heavy criticism followed Trump’s appointment of bankruptcy lawyer David Freidman as US Ambassador to Israel, due…

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Analysis: What does Donald Trump’s victory mean for Israel?

Posted 14 November, 2016 in Analysis, Israel, Israeli Politics, Middle East, Palestinian Territories, Peace process
Israeli and Palestinian leaders reacted to Trump’s victory with the procedural congratulations offered to an American President-elect. Prime Minister Netanyahu called the Republican 'a true friend of the State of Israel', whilst President Rivlin, addressing Trump, said Israel 'stands by you as your friend and partner'. Isaac Herzog, leader of the Zionist Union opposition, emphasised…

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Analysis: Abbas looks abroad as PA rifts grow

Posted 3 November, 2016 in Analysis, Middle East, Palestinian Territories, Peace process
Mahmoud Abbas has been courting controversial company over the past two weeks. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and Hamas leaders Khaled Mashal and Ismail Haniyeh have all recently held meetings with the Fatah and Palestinian Authority (PA) leader. The meetings are unusual because Abbas has traditionally aligned…

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Analysis: Coexistence Funding Can Kickstart the Peace Process

Posted 28 October, 2016 in Analysis, Coexistence, Israel, Palestinian Territories, Peace process
Labour Friends of Israel have launched our new campaign, ‘For Israel, For Palestine, For Peace’. The campaign aims to persuade the British government to support the creation of an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace. The $200m fund has been designed by the Alliance for Middle East Peace to boost…

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Analysis: World Leaders Pay Tribute to Shimon Peres

Posted 4 October, 2016 in Analysis, Coexistence, Israel, Middle East, Palestinian Territories, Peace process
Leaders from across the world gathered in Jerusalem today for the funeral of Shimon Peres. Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Obama, former President Bill Clinton, and Amos Oz all paid tribute to the former Israeli Prime Minister and President. British dignitaries present at the funeral included Prince Charles, David Cameron,…

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Analysis: Russia Enters the Fray

Posted 9 September, 2016 in Analysis, Israel, Israeli Politics, Middle East, Palestinian Territories, Peace process
Russia waded into the dense diplomatic waters of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process this week. Moscow’s intervention came in the form of a proposed meeting between Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. The move sought to reignite the dormant peace process by bringing the two leaders together for the first substantial…

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Analysis: Hamas to Participate in Palestinian Local Elections

Posted 1 September, 2016 in Analysis, Hamas, Palestinian Territories
Palestinian local elections are due to take place in the West Bank and Gaza on October 8th, where ballots will be held in 391 municipalities in the West Bank and 25 municipalities in Gaza. These are, however, no ordinary local elections. In a surprise announcement, Hamas announced they would be participating in these elections and…

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