1e druk. 2008. 128 blz. Ing.
Trefwoord(en): palestina, (burger-) oorlog

Editorial
# 2009- A Year of New Opportunities
by Hillel Schenker

Focus
# Human Security on the Global Commons
The consequences of what we do in the present must lead to an improved quality of life.
by Hassan bin Talal

# Why Human Security Is Relevant to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Reframing “security” as “human security” can clear the path for a genuine search for peace.
by Lucy Nusseibeh

# A European Union Human Security Doctrine for the Middle East
The EU should use its relationship with Israel to press for a human security doctrine for Israelis and Palestinians
by Mary Kaldor

# The Impact of Self-Organized Security Zones in the Middle East
Self-organized security zones can play a crucial role in Iraq and Israel-Palestine.
by Mient Jan Faber

# The East Timor Model
The international trusteeship model used in East Timor could work in the Middle East.
by Dan Jacobson

# Equity to the Rescue: A New Approach to Legal Humanitarian Intervention
Equitable humanitarian intervention has a strong legal foundation
by Ciaran Burke

# “Shooting Back” for Human Security
Cameras have become both a deterrent and a means of empowerment in the West Bank.
by Melissa Schwab and by Oren Yakobovic

# Human Security in Iraq
Security and democracy in Iraq are a long way off, but Iraqis remain hopeful for a better tomorrow.
by Wamith al-Kassab

Interview
# We Must Find a Way of Cooperating as a Region
interview with Raja Shehadeh

Roundtable
# Human Security
Yizhar Be’er, Rabbi Arik Ascherman, Ziad Hammouri and Dr. Munther Dajani. Moderators; Benjamin Pogrund and Walid Salem.

Viewpoint
# The Courage to Persist, the Will to Build
Palestinians must first rid themselves of the fear, skepticism and loss of self-esteem engendered by the occupation.
by Salam Fayyad

# When Ideology Leads to Destruction: Home Demolitions in East Jerusalem
Israeli policy results in the “quiet transfer” of Palestinians from East Jerusalem
by Nicoletta Dimova

# The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Future Prospects
There is no need for new peace formulas; what is needed is action on the ground.
by Ziad AbuZayyad

# A Palestinian View on the Oxford Strategic Group Report
A strategic study should be credible, fact-based and guided by high national interests.
by Diab Nasr

Culture
# Mahmoud Darwish: A Profile
On the passing of a personal friend and a great poet of Palestine.
by Hassan Khader

# Poet, Rival and Friend
Personal memories of the Palestinian national poet from a leading Israeli author
by Avraham B.Yehoshua

# Goodbye to Abie
Remembering Abie Nathan and the “Voice of Peace”.
by Hillel Schenker

# Encounter Point: The Trials and Tribulations of Grassroots Peace Activism
A moving cinematic portrayal of Israeli and Palestinian victims of violence
by Heidi Basch

Documents
# A Report by the Palestine Strategy Study Group

Chronology of Events
# July 1, 2008 to October 1, 2008

The Palestine-Israel Journal is an independent quarterly that aims to shed light on, and analyze freely and critically, complex issues dividing Israelis and Palestinians. The Journal’s purpose is to promote rapprochement and better understanding between the Palestinian and Israeli peoples, and it strives to discuss all issues without prejudice and without taboos. Articles in the Journal represent the authors’ views and do not necessarily reflect those of the Editorial Board. Reproduction of material is allowed by permission only.