Issa Amro and the EU’s Palestinian Authority problem
The EU needs to rein in the Palestinian Authority in the face of its crackdown, lest it undermines its own reputation as a defender of human rights
Israel / Palestine
Time to bring Hamas in from the cold
The EU should welcome Hamas's new political platform and seize the opportunity to engage moderates within the movement
Europe and the Palestinian Authority’s Authoritarian Drift
The post-Abbas period is poised to be a polarising and confrontational period for Palestinian democracy
Has Netanyahu really won?
Losing the cover of the two state solution could pose serious problems for Benyamin Netanyahu
After the UN, the EU must lead the way on Israeli settlements
Resolution 2334 should be seen as a belated step towards mobilizing the international consensus. But to give it any real effect, states will need to build on the resolution with a view to making it operational. The EU is best positioned to do so.
Europe’s time to save the two state solution
Faced with the prospect of diminished US interest in a two state solution, the EU needs to send a strong signal that it remains committed to this vision
EU member state business advisories on Israeli settlements
At present, 15 EU member states have advisories warning their businesses of the legal, financial and reputational consequences they could expose themselves to in dealings…
EU Differentiation FAQ
What is differentiation and why does it matter?
Can a regional process unlock Israeli-Palestinian peace?
If Arab states remain committed to increased cooperation with Israel, they should explore how these growing ties could be leveraged to advance Palestinian sovereignty
Why Incitement runs both ways in Israel/Palestine
In working to rein in manifestations of incitement to violence, Europe must not lose sight of the factors that, while never justifying violence, create conditions that are particularly conducive to radicalisation