APN Resources
Briefing Call - “Conversation with Brigadier General (ret.) Shlomo Brom: Defensible Borders”
Americans for Peace Now / (June 27, 2014)
Briefing call with Brigadier General (ret.) Shlomo Brom, who discusses why the 1967 lines, with reasonable land swaps, would be defensible bordesr between Israel and the West Bank portion of the future state of Palestine. Read More >
Articles
The Residency Status of East Jerusalem’s Palestinians
Gilead Sher / INSS (October 28, 2015)
Revoking Israeli residency of Palestinians beyond the separation barrier in East Jerusalem is difficult from a legal point of view, as there is no law that authorizes Israel's government to do so. Read More >
Revealed: What a partitioned Jerusalem would look like
Nir Hasson / Haaretz (May 27, 2014)
An Israeli firm has been working for 10 years to perfect plans that would transform the city's 'natural' urban boundaries into a border between two future countries, in a nonthreatening and aesthetic manner. Read more >
With Golan fence, Israel closer to surrounding itself with barriers
William Booth / The Washington Post (June 11, 2013)
Questions over the benefit of Israel's system of walls are addressed as a new barrier in the Golan Heights nears completion. Read More >
The Role of the Border in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Daniel Levy / The Harvard International Review (June 2011)
Examination of the history of the conflict as it relates to borders. Questions of how and to what extent are borders an integral aspect of the conflict, and how central the border issue should be to peace efforts, are also addressed. Read More >
Audio and Video
Someone Like Me
UNRWA (2011)
Documentary providing a glimpse of life inside Burj Barajneh refugee camp, and the experience of being a Palestinian refugee in Lebanon. Watch Part 1 > (7:17) | Part 2 > (7:56) | Part 3 > (9:17)
Recording of APN's briefing call with "The Gatekeepers" director Dror Moreh
Americans for Peace Now (2013)
Moreh discusses his Oscar-nominated documentary and reaction to the film. He also shares his views on the dearth of leadership among Israelis and Palestinians and lack of contact between them. (36:41) Listen >
The Security Issue in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Shaul Arieli (2013)
Overview of the state of Israel's security, including current and former threats. Questions related to Israel's security alongside an independent Palestinian state are also addressed. (3:31) Watch >
The Issue of Jerusalem in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Shaul Arieli (2013)
Outlines the issue of Jerusalem in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including historical background, past negotiating proposals, and the consequences of existing demographic trends if a peace agreement is not achieved. (5:12) Watch >
Books
The Struggle for Jerusalem's Holy Places
Wendy Pullan, Maximilian Sternberg, Lefkos Kyriacou, Craig Larkin, and Michael Dumper | Routledge (2013)
Book Review (University of Cambridge) | CampusBooks
The Rise and Fall of Arab Jerusalem: Palestinian Politics and the City since 1967
Hillel Cohen | Routledge (2013)
Book Review (Jewish Book Council) | CampusBooks
Compensation to Palestinian Refugees and the Search for Palestinian-Israeli Peace
Rex Brynen and Roula El-Rifai (Ed.) | Pluto Press (2013)
Book Review (AbeBooks) | CampusBooks
Zion's Dilemmas: How Israel Makes National Security Policy
Charles D. Freilich | Cornell University Press (2012)
Book Review (The Middle East Journal) | CampusBooks
Borders
Most rightist Israelis would support Palestinian state, dividing Jerusalem
The S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace (2012)
Ha'aretz article on two opinion surveys conducted by different Israeli pollsters that show most Likud-Beiteinu and Habayit Hayehudi voters would support a peace agreement establishing a demilitarized Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, Israel's retention of major settlement blocs and a division of Jerusalem. The two polls also revealed that two thirds of all Israelis support such an agreement. Read More >
Israeli Public Opinion after the November 2012 Gaza War
The Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development / PIPA / CISSM (2012)
Authoritative survey of the Israeli public that includes findings regarding the Palestinian issue (page 12). Finds that a majority of Israelis say that they are ready to accept the Arab Peace Initiative as the basis for negotiation, whereby Israel withdraws to the 1967 borders and a peace agreement is established with all Arab states. PDF >
Border Walls: Security and the War on Terror in the United States, India and Israel
Reece Jones | Zed Books (2012)
Book Review (e-International Relations) | CampusBooks
Is Peace Possible? - Borders
S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace (2011)
"Borders" chapter of a comprehensive graphic report narrated by Abraham Center president and former Congressman Robert Wexler. Examines the issue of land swaps and how they can address the territorial demands of both Israelis and Palestinians. See More >
Jerusalem
Most Israelis believe a divided capital is already a foregone conclusion
Daniel K. Eisenbud / The Jerusalem Post (March 8, 2016)
Israeli Democracy Institute poll shows that a clear majority of Israelis (61%) believe Jerusalem is already a divided city. Read More >
The Residency Status of East Jerusalem’s Palestinians
Gilead Sher / INSS (October 28, 2015)
Revoking Israeli residency of Palestinians beyond the separation barrier in East Jerusalem is difficult from a legal point of view, as there is no law that authorizes Israel's government to do so. Read More >
Revealed: What a partitioned Jerusalem would look like
Nir Hasson / Haaretz (May 27, 2014)
An Israeli firm has been working for 10 years to perfect plans that would transform the city's 'natural' urban boundaries into a border between two future countries, in a nonthreatening and aesthetic manner. Read more >
The Struggle for Jerusalem's Holy Places
Wendy Pullan, Maximilian Sternberg, Lefkos Kyriacou, Craig Larkin, and Michael Dumper | Routledge (2013)
Book Review (University of Cambridge) | CampusBooks
Official Documents
PLO Security Non-Paper
May 2010
Summary of PLO positions on security in permanent status negotiations, as they were presented in previous negotiation rounds, and consistent with the discussions held with US Special Envoy for Middle East Regional Security (SEMERS) in 2008. Read Document >
Israeli Threat Assessment
December 8, 2008
Classified U.S. diplomatic cables containing an account of Rep. Robert Wexler's meeting with Israel Defense Intelligence Director Yadlin in which Yadlin outlines the imminent threats to Israeli security. Yadlin identifies Palestinian terrorism as the fourth highest priority threat that Israel faces, following Iran, Syria and Hezbollah. Read Document >
"Non-Paper": Israeli Private Response on Palestinian Refugees
January 23, 2001
Response from the Israeli negotiating team at Taba to the PLO's statement on refugees on January 22, 2001. Read More >
Palestinian Statement on Refugees
January 22, 2001
Position on refugees, in regard to a final status agreement, presented by the PLO negotiating team at Taba. Read More >
Public Opinion
Most Israelis believe a divided capital is already a foregone conclusion
Daniel K. Eisenbud / The Jerusalem Post (March 8, 2016)
Israeli Democracy Institute poll shows that a clear majority of Israelis (61%) believe Jerusalem is already a divided city. Read More >
Palestinian Public Opinion Poll No. 48
Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (June, 2013)
Includes statistics on Palestinian refugee public opinion, as well as Palestinian public opinion on questions related to the refugee issue. Read More >
The Voice of the People: Israeli Public Opinion on National Security 2012
The Institute for National Security Studies (April 2013)
Finds that support among Israelis for a two-state solution remains high despite skepticism regarding prospects for peace, while "support for the ideal of Greater Israel" has dropped. Concludes that "it seems certain that a 'package deal' on a complete and permanent agreement with the Palestinians presented by the government would be approved in a public referendum." PDF >
Most rightist Israelis would support Palestinian state, dividing Jerusalem
The S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace (2012)
Ha'aretz article on two opinion surveys conducted by different Israeli pollsters that show most Likud-Beiteinu and Habayit Hayehudi voters would support a peace agreement establishing a demilitarized Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, Israel's retention of major settlement blocs and a division of Jerusalem. The two polls also revealed that two thirds of all Israelis support such an agreement. Read More >
Refugees
UNRWA: Statistics
UNRWA (2014)
Up-to-date numbers of Palestinian refugees supported by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), including statistics for individual fields of operation. PDF >| For background on UNRWA, see: UNRWA (Reut Institute) >
Someone Like Me
UNRWA (2011)
Documentary providing a glimpse of life inside Burj Barajneh refugee camp, and the experience of being a Palestinian refugee in Lebanon. Watch Part 1 > (7:17) | Part 2 > (7:56) | Part 3 > (9:17)
UNRWA: Where UNRWA Works
UNRWA (2013)
Interactive map of locations in Gaza, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and the West Bank where UNRWA provides assistance, protection and advocacy for Palestinian refugees. Includes updated information and background on each refugee camp. Read More >
Palestinian Public Opinion Poll No. 48
Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (June, 2013)
Includes statistics on Palestinian refugee public opinion, as well as Palestinian public opinion on questions related to the refugee issue. Read More >
Reports and Data Sources
Advancing the Dialogue: A Security System for the Two-State Solution
Ilan Goldberg, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Gadi Shamni, Nimrod Novik, and Col. Kris Baumen / Center for a New American Security (May 2016)
This report proposes a security system to address both Israeli security concerns and Palestinian concerns of continuous occupation. PDF >
UNRWA: Statistics
UNRWA (2014)
Up-to-date numbers of Palestinian refugees supported by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), including statistics for individual fields of operation. PDF >| For background on UNRWA, see: UNRWA (Reut Institute) >
Middle East Military Balance
Jewish Virtual Library (2013)
Statistical breakdown of the armed forces for each country in the Middle East. Includes troop totals as well as military vehicles, ships, and aircraft. Read More >
UNRWA: Where UNRWA Works
UNRWA (2013)
Interactive map of locations in Gaza, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and the West Bank where UNRWA provides assistance, protection and advocacy for Palestinian refugees. Includes updated information and background on each refugee camp. Read More >
Security
Advancing the Dialogue: A Security System for the Two-State Solution
Ilan Goldberg, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Gadi Shamni, Nimrod Novik, and Col. Kris Baumen / Center for a New American Security (May 2016)
This report proposes a security system to address both Israeli security concerns and Palestinian concerns of continuous occupation. PDF >
Middle East Military Balance
Jewish Virtual Library (2013)
Statistical breakdown of the armed forces for each country in the Middle East. Includes troop totals as well as military vehicles, ships, and aircraft. Read More >
With Golan fence, Israel closer to surrounding itself with barriers
William Booth / The Washington Post (June 11, 2013)
Questions over the benefit of Israel's system of walls are addressed as a new barrier in the Golan Heights nears completion. Read More >
Recording of APN's briefing call with "The Gatekeepers" director Dror Moreh
Americans for Peace Now (2013)
Moreh discusses his Oscar-nominated documentary and reaction to the film. He also shares his views on the dearth of leadership among Israelis and Palestinians and lack of contact between them. (36:41) Listen >