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Israel and the United Arab Emirates weren't at war, so their new deal is not really a peace accord. Nor does it satisfy the Palestinians, who need Arab nations to support their drive for statehood.
The normalisation of ties between Israel and an important Gulf state reveals an acceptance of the arguments for a regional buffer to counter Iran’s growing influence.
An expert of the Israel-Palestine conflict explains the history of Jewish settlements on the West Bank, and why they are so controversial.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to start the annexation of the West Bank by July 1. It hasn't happened. Why?
PM Benjamin Netanyahu could begin to unveil his annexation plans on July 1 – a move that would be the most contentious move of his lengthy premiership.
In 2015, Justin Trudeau announced that 'Canada is back' and promised to support a rules-based international order. Yet Canada has maintained the previous Conservative government's pro-Israel stance.
The Jordan Valley, which US president Donald Trump has proposed integrating into Israel, has been transformed by the introduction of date palms, emptying it of its Palestinian inhabitants.
The Israel-Palestine "peace" plan concocted by Donald Trump's administration openly violates the principles of international law and, if implemented, would set a dangerous precedent.
A view from the West Bank on Donald Trump's 'deal of the century' for Israel and Palestine.
'Solidarity tourism' has made Christmas a very busy time of year in Palestine.
The US delighted Israel and outraged Palestinians by announcing it sees nothing illegal with Jewish settlements in the West Bank. Here, a brief history of this hotly disputed land.
The US no longer views Israeli settlements on the West Bank as going against international law. What this means for Palestinians.
Coalition negotiations begin in Israel after neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Benny Gantz secure a majority.
The winner of Tuesday's Israeli election must form a government and tackle four problems that will shape the future of the country and the relations among its citizens and Palestinian non-citizens.
Treating Israeli settlements as part of Israel in the new Canada-Israel free-trade deal entangles Canada in serious violations of international human rights and humanitarian law.
Why do we know the story of Malala, the Pakistani student who survived a brutal attack on her school by the Taliban but not the story of Ahed, a Palestinian girl who stood up to Israeli forces?
The world needs to put urgent pressure on Israel – and make the case to save a community.
Palestinian nonviolent protests and mass movement of resistance is one of Israel's biggest fears.
Boycotting academic, cultural and sports activities in Israel is an essential part, but total avoidance may not be the most useful political strategy.
Top contributors
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Director of the UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies and The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Chair in Israel Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
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Lecturer in Peace and Reconciliation, University of Aberdeen
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Lecturer, Royal Holloway
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Lecturer and Researcher in Journalism, Radio and Communication, University of Sheffield
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Tony Walker is a Friend of The Conversation.
Vice-chancellor's fellow, La Trobe University
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Western University
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Lecturer in Middle East Studies, Deakin University
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Professor with Special Responsibilities, Roskilde University
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Assistant Professor Conflict Resolution, Trinity College Dublin
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Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science
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Lecturer, School of Education, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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Associate Professor, Alfred Deakin Institute for Centre for Citizenship and Globalisation, Deakin University
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Senior Research Fellow, Centre on Governance, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Professor of Law adn Social Justice, University of Sussex
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Lecturer in law, City, University of London
