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All items tagged Gaza StripOpen Think Tank ArticlesOctober 13, 2011 | Israel's Old Road is Rapidly Fading as Times Change in Middle EastJohn Taylor: While the Jewish state remains the strongest military power in the Middle East, it is increasingly isolated in a region undergoing dramatic political change. Israel needs to adopt a policy of engagement and dialogue with its neighbors in order to safeguard its position in the region. ... MoreFebruary 27, 2009 | Israel: Swap Land for Peace!Bernhard Lucke: As a chilled peace process turned into hot war in December 2008, there was still no legitimate partner for an Israeli dialog among the Palestinians. The Hamas election victory had eliminated the last possibility for this. Thus, a three-state-solution of Israel-Egypt-Jordan should be enforced. ... MoreJuly 10, 2007 | How to Deal with HamasMatthew Levitt: I argue against reaching out to Hamas. The more pressing questions are those of humanitarian assistance, reform of Fatah, and the rule of law in Gaza. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesFebruary 11, 2010 | Gaza Strip: "Another Brick in the Wall"Palestinian underground tunnellers face increasing difficulties from all parts to provide immured Gaza Strip with staple products and arms. ++ Among the numerous tricks designed to hinder the tunnels’ activities are the Israeli bombings, Hamas taxing policy and the Egyptian Wall, drowning is now the newest one. ++ Palestinians, accustomed to a hostile environment, see it more as a challenge ... MoreDecember 21, 2009 | Now is the Time for PeaceUN resolutions, Geneva conventions, previous regional agreements, the Arab Peace Initiative, and official national policies are all being ignored to the detriment of those under siege in the Gaza strip. ++ The EU recently restated the requirements for peace – including the recognition of the pre-1967 borders unless a new agreement is reached – with Cathy Ashton calling for the ... MoreJune 26, 2009 | Peace in Gaza: Principles, Not PreconditionsAny chance at Middle East peace requires recognizing that Hamas, labeled a terrorist group, remains a popular force. ++ Historical conflict regions such as South Africa and Northern Ireland teach us that even “terrorist groups” can and must be valuable parties in peacemaking. ++ During my interviews with Hamas, they stated their desire to heal rifts with Fata and establish a state alongside ... MoreApril 3, 2009 | Bleak Economic Future for Palestinian RegionsThe conflict with Israel and the inner political crisis have set back the Palestinian autonomous areas a long way. Furthermore, the promise of the international community at the most recent donor conference in Sharm el-Sheikh to support the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip with 4.5 billion US dollars cannot solve the main problem: a constantly growing number of young people urgently needs work. ... MoreMay 8, 2008 | Carter Accuses Israel of Human Rights ViolationsAfter a research visit to Israel, former US President Jimmy Carter implores the international community to condemn Israel for what he considers “terrorism” against Palestinians. ++ Recent strikes against civilians, massive plans for Israeli housing projects in Palestine, and increasing roadblocks on the West Bank suggest that Israel is not holding up its end of the peace process ... MoreCommentsJanuary 14, 2009 | A sustainable solution needs to be found.... |
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