Occupation Is Not the Problem

The proposition that “occupation” is to blame for Palestinian terrorism defies history, reality, and logic. Israel’s control of the Palestinian population of the West Bank and Gaza has been virtually nonexistent for twenty years, ever since the 1995 interim agreement and the 1997 Hebron redeployment. Palestinian terrorism has increased not in response to the “occupation,” but in response to its ending.

The Day After Abbas

Lectures delivered (in Hebrew) at a June conference on “The Day After Abbas: Wither the Palestinian Authority?” The conference dealt with the expected battle for succession in the PA, Israel’s diplomatic dilemmas, and likely international scenarios.

Aid to the Palestinians: A Case of Flagrant Discrimination

The disproportionate dispensation of international aid to the Palestinians is discriminatory and biased.

המשא ומתן עם הפלסטינים: מבוי סתום או חלון הזדמנויות

Palestinian Suffering Used to Demonize Israel

As long as Palestinians continue to serve as lightning rod against Jews, Israel will never be allowed to defend itself.

The Myth of Palestinian Centrality

The “Palestinian cause” has been at the forefront of discourse on the Middle East for nearly a century. It has long formed the primary common concern of pan-Arab solidarity and its most effective rallying cry, yet neither the Arab states nor Palestinian leaders have truly acted in the interest of the “liberation of Palestine.”

Doing Almost Nothing is a Good Option

Following the failure of Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations, ‘doing nothing’ and managing the conflict is Israel’s most sensible approach to the situation

Running Away from Statehood, Again

The Palestinian Authorities' decision to strike an agreement with Hamas is proof of the Palestinian leadership's continual rejection of both peace and independent statehood.

Jerusalem is not up for grabs

Palestinian demands to divide Jerusalem are unreasonable and it is time for U.S. and the international community to recognise this

Recognition of Jewish Israel is Critical for Palestinians

An agreement between Israel and the Palestinians must include Palestinian recognition of Israel as the nation state of the Jews, or it is not worth the paper it is written on.

Palestinian Affairs