Posts Tagged: Israel West bank
Why Is the Status of the West Bank Such a Charged Issue?
JNS.org - Why is the future of the West Bank (also known as Judea and Samaria) such a critical issue for Israel? Why does it...
Despite UAE Letter, Is There a Glass Ceiling for Arab-Israeli Relations?
JNS.org - The impassioned letter published by Yediot Ahronot last week, penned by the United Arab Emirates’ ambassador to the United States, Yousef Al Otaiba,...
Do Jordanians Want a Palestinian State?
Israel is reportedly considering applying sovereignty to territory in the West Bank. King Abdullah II of Jordan and his foreign minister both strongly oppose the...
Israel’s Defense Establishment Readies for Scenarios Connected to Sovereignty Push
JNS.org - Israel’s defense establishment is preparing for the full spectrum of scenarios that could result from a government decision to proceed with applying sovereignty to...
Annexation vs. Sovereignty: Words Matter
JNS.org - Words matter. They drive narratives. They influence policy. And they shape people’s perceptions. The current debate over whether Israel’s proposed actions in Judea and Samaria...
If the PA Doesn’t Want to Disband After West Bank Move, What Options Does It Have?
JNS.org - Israel’s reported intention to apply sovereignty over some territories in Judea and Samaria is provoking a storm in the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Jordan,...
The Impact of the Proposed Palestinian State on US Interests
Western foreign policy and national security establishments -- government, media, and academia -- have been overwhelmingly preoccupied with assessments of the future actions of a...
Annexation Isn’t What Will Prevent Peace
JNS.org - You’ve no doubt seen the media reports of politicians and pundits “deeply concerned” about or outright condemning Israel’s apparent intention to apply sovereignty...
Israel’s Control of Judea and Samaria: A Prerequisite for Security
The mountain ridges of Judea and Samaria (the West Bank) constitute the “Golan Heights” of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Ben-Gurion Airport, the key north-south transportation artery...
In Jordan Valley, We Need Facts on Ground and Development — Not Annexation
The Jordan Valley must be Israel's eastern border; yet the question remains how best to achieve that outcome. Momentum is growing for an Israeli annexation of...
Can Jordan Revoke Its Peace Treaty With Israel?
JNS.org - Following warnings to Israel by King Abdullah of Jordan of a “massive conflict” if Israel proceeds with plans to apply Israeli law to...
Israel’s Daunting Decision on Drawing Permanent Borders
JNS.org - “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!” You’ve doubtless heard that chant many times from supporters of what is called...
Don’t Criticize Israel on Judea/Samaria
JNS.org - In the months ahead, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to announce plans to extend Israeli sovereignty over portions of the West Bank...
A Golden Opportunity to Develop the West Bank Communities
The public debate on the future of the West Bank and the Jordan Valley has focused mainly on security and demographic considerations. But there is...
