IMEU Institute for Middle East Understanding
Palestinian members of the Israeli Knesset said Tuesday that the UN report on last summer's war in the Gaza Strip provided enough evidence that Israel should be taken before the International Criminal Court. The Joint List, which groups the main Palestinian parties in the Knesset, said in a statement that it welcomed any serious and independent investigation into the conflict and that Israel "should necessarily be sued over the war crimes" it committed.
on June 23, 2015
An announcement by a Palestinian member of Israel's Knesset that he plans to join a flotilla seeking to break Israel's blockade on Gaza caused outrage Monday among the country's political class. Basel Ghattas, an MK with the Joint List, sparked controversy after he announced he would join other parliamentarians and public figures from around the world in the latest attempt to reach Gaza by ship later this month.
on June 22, 2015
A bill proposed by Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman Thursday would prevent parties that call for or encourage boycotts of Israel or Israeli products, or have MKs who do so, from receiving government campaign funding.
on June 18, 2015
Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories is nearing the half-century mark, and Israel’s new right-wing government offers little hope of ending it. Nevertheless, the new government promises something else of value: clarity. And with that clarity, the opportunity to challenge the prolonged lie of the occupation’s “temporary” status.
on May 31, 2015
Fact Sheets
The IMEU's latest fact sheet summarizes the views of senior officials in the new extreme Israeli right-wing government towards the Palestinians, in their own words.
on May 27, 2015
South Africa used to distinguish between two types of apartheid. The first, called “petty” apartheid, included the separation of public amenities like public benches, bathrooms and public transportation. The second, called “grand” apartheid, included the division of territory and political rights, under which separate areas were allocated in which blacks were forced to live.
on May 26, 2015
After a long and strenuous saga of negotiations and delays, Israel's new government was finally sworn in on Thursday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in charge of several ministries - including the Foreign Ministry. But in the absence of a dedicated, full-time foreign minister, it will fall to Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely (Likud) to handle what promises to be an "interesting" term.
on May 15, 2015
Fact Sheets
As Israel forms its new coalition government, this IMEU fact sheet provides an overview of the parties and notable ministers in the new government and their views towards the Palestinians.
on May 11, 2015
Meet the new Israeli government; same as the old government. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is still at the top. Yes, Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, a notorious anti-Palestinian bigot, has opted out of the coalition, but the governing principles remain much the same as before vis-à-vis Palestinians. The corrosive occupation remains and illegal settlements will surely be expanded.
on May 11, 2015