IMEU Institute for Middle East Understanding
Fact Sheets
Since Israel’s establishment in 1948, the United Nations and international community have not recognized the sovereignty of any country to any part of Jerusalem in the absence of a permanent peace agreement in the region.
on June 16, 2024
Hundreds of Palestinians have been protesting barriers placed in the Old City of Jerusalem during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
on April 21, 2021
Palestine 101
In July 2000, at the invitation of President Bill Clinton, Israeli and Palestinian leaders met at Camp David to negotiate final status issues for a hoped-for final peace agreement between the parties. The summit took place nearly seven years after the signing of the first of the Oslo Accords, which were supposed to lead to a final deal within five years.
on October 28, 2005
Historical Documents
This Security Council resolution expressed extreme concern at the situation in the Occupied Territories, including Israeli plans for construction of a tunnel in the Old City of Jerusalem, clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian police and other "tragic events" in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
on September 7, 2005