U.S. Role

U.S. Role

Since the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948, the United States has played an important role in the Arab-Israeli dispute. For the last forty years, that role has been as Israel’s closest ally and supporter, providing it with enormous amounts of military and economic aid, as well as diplomatic cover, while at the same time presenting itself as a third-party “honest broker” in peace negotiations between Israelis and the Palestinians.

Quick Facts: East Jerusalem Fact Sheets

Quick Facts: East Jerusalem

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
IMEU Policy Analysis #10 | UNRWA: Implications of Cutting Off US Funding

IMEU Policy Analysis #10 | UNRWA: Implications of Cutting Off US Funding

on March 13, 2024
Explainer: The Controversy Over Increased Funding for Iron Dome Fact Sheets

Explainer: The Controversy Over Increased Funding for Iron Dome

on September 22, 2021
Quick Facts: Shimon Peres Fact Sheets
IMEU

Quick Facts: Shimon Peres

Shimon Peres

on September 28, 2016
Interview: Diana Buttu on Palestinian unity and the way forward
Ma'an News Agency

Interview: Diana Buttu on Palestinian unity and the way forward

Diana Buttu is a Canadian-Palestinian lawyer. From 2000-2005, she served in the PLO's Negotiations Support Unit as a legal and communications adviser.

on April 27, 2014
What Happened at Camp David in 2000? Palestine 101
IMEU

What Happened at Camp David in 2000?

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