Israel and the Palestinians

Israel and the Palestinians


Nonviolent civil evacuation: Rethinking an end to Israel’s settlements in the West Bank
Research  /  Dr. Avner Inbar , Dr. Omer Einav , Prof. Assaf Sharon

Nonviolent civil evacuation: Rethinking an end to Israel’s settlements in the West Bank

After more than half a century of holding the West Bank under military occupation, Israelis are still divided over its Read more ▶▶
The Problem with the Comfort Zone Between Managing and Shrinking the Conflict
Research  /  Dr. Omer Einav

The Problem with the Comfort Zone Between Managing and Shrinking the Conflict

“No, I do want to say what my approach is, my approach in this context is to Shrink the conflict Read more ▶▶
Peace Process, Settlements, National Priorities: Molad Survey 2013 Part II
Research  /  Molad

Peace Process, Settlements, National Priorities: Molad Survey 2013 Part II

Molad's latest public opinion poll reveals that the Israeli public supports peace agreement that includes the division of Jerusalem Read more ▶▶
Alliance in Crisis: Israel's Standing in the World and the Question of Isolation
Research  /  Molad

Alliance in Crisis: Israel's Standing in the World and the Question of Isolation

Israel central role in the international community is a remarkable accomplishment, yet Israel remains at odds with the international consensus Read more ▶▶
The Political Center: Yesh Atid Poll 2013
Research  /  Molad

The Political Center: Yesh Atid Poll 2013

Yesh Atid voters are deeply disappointed in the national budget, oppose their party chairman's alliance with Naftali Bennett, support Read more ▶▶
The Arab Peace Initiative: Israel's Strategic Loss and Historic Opportunity
Research  /  Molad

The Arab Peace Initiative: Israel's Strategic Loss and Historic Opportunity

Since its inception, Zionism has aspired to regional integration. But shortsighted governments coupled with a profound political insecurity led Israel’s Read more ▶▶
Israeli Hasbara: Myths and Facts
Research  /  Dr. Shivi Greenfield

Israeli Hasbara: Myths and Facts

Israel's public diplomacy apparatus, contrary to its poor reputation, is well-coordinated and highly sophisticated. Israel's diplomatic isolation, therefore Read more ▶▶
Molad Survey 2012
Research  /  Molad

Molad Survey 2012

Molad's survey reveals that the Israeli public sees Israel's political left as alienated and impotent. Yet, simultaneously, there Read more ▶▶
Dangerous Delusions
analysis  /  Molad

Dangerous Delusions

The Misconceptions That Led to the Catastrophe of October 7 Read more ▶▶
Israel’s Security in a Two-State Reality
analysis  /  Dr. Omer Einav

Israel’s Security in a Two-State Reality

One reason many Israelis have lost faith in the feasibility of a two-state solution is fears over security. Molad’s latest Read more ▶▶
Trump’s Peace Plan Is Immoral, Impractical—and Could Blow Up the Middle East
analysis  /  Ami Ayalon , Orni Petruschka , Gilead Sher

Trump’s Peace Plan Is Immoral, Impractical—and Could Blow Up the Middle East

By ignoring the core political issues and focusing on the economy in the effort to reach the "deal of Read more ▶▶
Keys to Resolving the Gaza Crisis
analysis  /  Molad

Keys to Resolving the Gaza Crisis

Why will the current cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas in Gaza fail? How can Israel achieve long-term quiet on Read more ▶▶
Jewish, or Democratic? The True Aim of Israel’s ‘Nation-State’ Law
analysis  /  Dr. Avner Inbar

Jewish, or Democratic? The True Aim of Israel’s ‘Nation-State’ Law

The public outrage regarding the recently ratified "Nation-State" Law has focused mainly on its various clauses and the discrimination Read more ▶▶
The Strategic Balance of Israel’s Withdrawal from Gaza (2005-2016)
analysis  /  Avishay Ben Sasson-Gordis

The Strategic Balance of Israel’s Withdrawal from Gaza (2005-2016)

The Israeli right claims that the 2005 disengagement from Gaza failed dangerously. A new study shows that it actually improved Read more ▶▶
The Annapolis Process (2007-2008)
analysis  /  Omer Zanany

The Annapolis Process (2007-2008)

An American policymaker’s guide to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: a case study of the Annapolis process Read more ▶▶
A historic opportunity to become part of the problem
analysis  /  Assaf David

A historic opportunity to become part of the problem

Why did Labor Chairman Herzog get so excited over the Egyptian president’s speech? Read more ▶▶
The Fallacies of the "One-State Solution"
analysis  /  Prof. Assaf Sharon

The Fallacies of the "One-State Solution"

In Israel and Palestine, Two States Are Still Better Than One Read more ▶▶
What Else was There in Abu-Mazin's Speech
analysis  /  Amir Tauber

What Else was There in Abu-Mazin's Speech

While Abbas' lies are damaging, one should not expect Israel's Palestinian "security contractor" to commit political suicide Read more ▶▶
The Problem with MEMRI and PMW
analysis  /  Assaf David

The Problem with MEMRI and PMW

On the difference between professional ethics and unabashed propaganda and how not to know your neighbors Read more ▶▶
At Any Price: Israeli Taxpayers Funding “Price Tag” Settler Violence
analysis  /  Liat Schlesinger

At Any Price: Israeli Taxpayers Funding “Price Tag” Settler Violence

Exposing the right wing organizations promoting price tag terrorism Read more ▶▶
Why are the military and diplomatic talks with Hamas being undermined?
analysis  /  Ronit Marzen

Why are the military and diplomatic talks with Hamas being undermined?

In recent months, Israel-Hamas talks over releasing captives have broadened into negotiation of an agreement in the form of a Read more ▶▶
The Palestinian issue: The root of all Middle East conflict?
analysis  /  Avraham Sela

The Palestinian issue: The root of all Middle East conflict?

We should question the view that any negative occurrence in the Middle East stems from the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Yet historically Read more ▶▶
Case study: Divestment by Norwegian giant KLP
analysis  /  Ben Steinberg

Case study: Divestment by Norwegian giant KLP

The right and left wings in Israel are both presenting a misleading picture of the political and economic challenges Israel Read more ▶▶
Right-wing war on checks and balances
position paper  /  Liat Schlesinger

Right-wing war on checks and balances

Why is Israel’s settler right wing so scared of Deputy State Attorney Dina Zilber? Read more ▶▶
U.S. Christian right wing harming Israel
analysis  /  Molad

U.S. Christian right wing harming Israel

Netanyahu’s controversial speech is the latest expression of the partisan political alliance between the Israeli Right and Evangelical conservatives in Read more ▶▶
Dangerous allies
analysis  /  Liat Schlesinger

Dangerous allies

Emerging alliance between U.S. Christian right wing and Israeli right wing harmful to Israel Read more ▶▶
Failure in Gaza
analysis  /  Prof. Assaf Sharon

Failure in Gaza

How Netanyahu's fixation with maintaining a political status-quo led to Israel's failed war in Gaza Read more ▶▶
Highlight: Project Sixty One
 /  Molad

Highlight: Project Sixty One

The P.R. firm of the facts - disseminating accessible information about the political reality in Israel Read more ▶▶
Updated: Alliance in crisis
analysis  /  Avishay Ben Sasson-Gordis , Yonatan Levi

Updated: Alliance in crisis

Israel's Standing in the World and the Question of Isolation Update: December 2014 Read more ▶▶
Secret settler slush fund
analysis  /  Liat Schlesinger , Avichai Sharon , Yonatan Levi

Secret settler slush fund

Molad’s report and analysis show that hundreds of millions of taxpayer shekels are transferred to the Settlement Division each year Read more ▶▶
Updated Analysis: Economic Boycotts Against Israel
analysis  /  Yonatan Levi

Updated Analysis: Economic Boycotts Against Israel

Updated analysis of the economic boycotts against Israel proves that the United States and Read more ▶▶
Isolation report featured on Israeli TV
video  /  Molad

Isolation report featured on Israeli TV

Molad Managing Director Mikhael Manekin discusses the report "Alliance in Crisis: Israel's Standing in the World and the Read more ▶▶
Beyond the Israeli-Palestinian negotiation fetish
commentary  /  Prof. Assaf Sharon

Beyond the Israeli-Palestinian negotiation fetish

Assaf Sharon challenges the current paradigm of direct bilateral negotiations and argues for more robust process Read more ▶▶
Negotiation Fetishism and the Future of the Peace Process
analysis  /  Dr. Avner Inbar , Prof. Assaf Sharon

Negotiation Fetishism and the Future of the Peace Process

Assaf Sharon and Avner Inbar address recent trends in "partition skepticism", explaining how failures at the Read more ▶▶
New EU Guidelines: Israeli Reception
analysis  /  Molad

New EU Guidelines: Israeli Reception

For Europe, the regulations released on July 11, 2013 represent a relatively minor change towards the enforcement of a time-honored Read more ▶▶
Wrong Number
analysis  /  Prof. Assaf Sharon

Wrong Number

The annexationist right often reiterates the claim that only 1.5 million Palestinians live in the West Bank. But this Read more ▶▶
The Irreversibility Myth
commentary  /  Dr. Avner Inbar

The Irreversibility Myth

The settlements are an economically unsustainable project funded largely by the Israeli government. We must rid ourselves of the myth Read more ▶▶
Why Kerry Was Wrong on the Two-State Timeframe
analysis  /  Dr. Avner Inbar

Why Kerry Was Wrong on the Two-State Timeframe

Avner Inbar reminds American Secretary of State John Kerry that we shouldn't take the settlements as an irreversible fact Read more ▶▶
Dani Dayan and the Arab Peace Initiative
analysis  /  Avishay Ben Sasson-Gordis

Dani Dayan and the Arab Peace Initiative

Avishay Ben Sasson-Gordis takes Dani Dayan to task, arguing that the recent statements by the Qatari PM are not new Read more ▶▶
Speaking Peace: Why the Left Must Oppose Negotiation Renewal
position paper  /  Ben Steinberg

Speaking Peace: Why the Left Must Oppose Negotiation Renewal

It is our duty to distance the Left from the hemorrhaging political process of the Netanyahu government Read more ▶▶
Molad project list
Israel and the West

Israel and the West

The Price of Settlements

The Price of Settlements

Polls

Polls

Citizenship in Israel

Citizenship in Israel

The Israeli Left

The Israeli Left

The Settlement Division

The Settlement Division

The Forum for Regional Thinking

The Forum for Regional Thinking