The Palestinian Forum for Israeli Studies
The book "Benjamin Netanyahu: The No-Solution Doctrine," authored by Antoine Shalhat, offers a comprehensive analysis of Benjamin Netanyahu's political career, choices, ideological background, and his profound impact on the Israeli political landscape. This work delves into the right-wing trend he represents, along with his inclination toward a collision and expansion policy in his dealings with the Palestinians.
The book meticulously traces the significant milestones in Netanyahu's career, shedding light on the strategies he employed to maintain power during his second and third tenures, following his substantial defeat in the 1990s.
The book "Post 2014 Gaza War: Reading in Israeli Perceptions" by researchers Atef Abu Saif and Muhannad Mustafa explores the implications of the 2014 war and its impact on Palestinian-Israeli relations. The book also examines Israel's stance towards the Hamas movement, President Mahmoud Abbas as representative of the PLO, and the Palestinian Authority. In addition, it delves into Israeli readings of the consequences of the war on the political process.
Nabil AlSaleh's report, "Settler Violence and its Impact on Palestinians," offers a comprehensive analysis of the repercussions of settler activities in the occupied territories on Palestinian human rights. The report collates data from various non-governmental organizations, focusing on the impact of settlements on human rights and humanitarian conditions in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, particularly in Jerusalem and the West Bank.
AlSaleh's report sheds light on how settler violence impairs Palestinians' rights to freedom of movement, access to resources, and the ability to maintain decent living standards. It delves into the consequences of land confiscation and physical barriers on Palestinians' rights to property ownership, construction, and expansion. The report also examines the detrimental effects of settler activities on health and education services, employment opportunities, and social and cultural connections.
This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of the positions and policies of Israeli political parties and movements concerning the Israeli settlement project post-Oslo. It traces the evolution of these stances since the 1967 occupation of Palestinian territories, delving into the key debates, terminologies, and milestones that have shaped the discourse.
The research underscores various ideological, pragmatic, political, and demographic factors influencing the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied territories of 1967. These elements have charted the course of settlement development, determined its nature, and demarcated its distinct phases.
The study explores the complex landscape of lobby groups that exert their influence over Israel's political decision-making process. It analyzes the impact of these groups on decision-makers, their techniques and methods, evolutionary trajectories, and the interplay between political decisions and the oligarchs over the past two decades.
The research reveals that Israel has undergone significant structural changes since the early 1990s, encompassing economic, social, and political dimensions. These changes have deepened the connection between political decision-making and the role of lobby groups.
The book offers an exhaustive analysis of the Israeli academic establishment, encompassing its history, development, and the various debates it has sparked. Structured into three sections, including an introduction, ten chapters, and a conclusion, the book methodically explores the intricate interplay of knowledge, politics, and economics within the Israeli academic context.
The initial chapter provides a historical perspective on the genesis of higher education and scientific research institutions in Israel. It traces the evolution leading to the foundation of the Hebrew University, delving into the academic and political discourses that influenced its role in the Zionist project.
Professor Shlomo Sand, a historian at Tel Aviv University, has written a trilogy of books that includes "The Invention of the Jewish People" and "The Invention of the Land of Israel." In his latest book, "How I Stopped Being a Jew: An Israeli Point of View," he examines various Zionist narratives with a critical eye. The book has been translated into Arabic by Antwan Shalhat.
In this concluding volume, Sand subjects numerous Zionist mythologies to historical scrutiny. His previous works have already addressed significant topics: the first volume deconstructs the alleged continuity of Jewish history, while the second volume dismantles the mythological connection between the Jewish people and the land of Palestine, revealing how the "Land of Israel" was transformed from a religious concept into a geopolitical one to justify Zionist colonization.
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The Repercussions of the War against Gaza on Israel's Relations with Russia and Turkey: Will There Be Fundamental Changes?
On the collapse of the concept of "moving away from America and the West and replacing them with new friends": "Netanyahu was looking for comfortable political partners, even at the cost of harming Israel's national security."
Israeli Affairs (Issue no. 91)
