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Grave Dangers: Richard Falk and Lawrence Davidson on Trump’s Middle East Policies
Trump's attitude toward Middle East issues indicates that his policies are likely to intensify conflict in the area.
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Beyond Two States, Beyond Partition
Continuing to move down the same negotiating paths that have resulted in failure for more than 20 years will not bring peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
“A Continuous War Mentality”: Richard Falk on Israel’s Human Rights Abuses
Asserting that Palestinians are as much to blame as Israelis fosters a distorted picture of relative responsibility.
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It Is Important to Have Perspective on Elie Wiesel’s Legacy
Officially remembered as a moral giant, Wiesel provided cover to the invasions and occupations that have devastated the Middle East.
Deconstructing Israel’s “Self-Defense” Claim and Its Campaign Against the ICC
Neither the facts nor international law support Israel's claim that its military assaults on Gaza were committed in self-defense.
The Facts Don’t Fit Israel’s “Self-Defense” Claim
The facts don't support Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that Israeli security interests preclude International Criminal Court prosecution.
Does the Israeli Legal System Provide Justice for Palestinians?
Various reports establish grounds for an International Criminal Court investigation into allegations of Israeli war crimes.
What We Can Expect From Hillary Clinton on Israel/Palestine
Hillary Clinton has opposed UN measures to condemn Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank.
The Question of Palestinian Statehood and the ICC’s Jurisdiction
When the UN made Palestine a “non-member observer state,” it became an eligible party to the International Criminal Court.
Pounding the Table, Israeli Officials Malign International Criminal Court
When the ICC tried to investigate Israel's actions in Palestine, the Israeli government pushed back hard.