Posts Tagged: Jordan Valley
Ignore EU Officials on Annexation
With the release of the Trump peace plan, Israeli communities in the ancient Jewish heartland seemed poised to be absorbed into the modern Jewish state....
The Law of Annexation: What’s Right and What’s Wrong?
On June 10, a website called opiniojuris.org circulated an article entitled An Open Letter to the Israeli Government, which claims that Israel’s plans to annex...
The Status of the West Bank
Many of the most vociferous opponents of applying sovereignty over parts of the West Bank are former senior security officials who use their professional authority...
Why Annexation Is the Wrong Move
The Middle East is a hotbed region for contested debate. And yet, conversations about the Middle East often lack nuance -- and even the nuanced...
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...
The Jordanian Peace Treaty Is a Two-Way Street
In speeches by the new Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi at their swearing-in ceremonies, both declared fealty to the path...
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...
