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Mapping West Bank Annexation: Territorial and Political Uncertainties
New maps explore the scope of Israel’s potential moves next month, though domestic politics, unprecedented Gulf warnings, and other factors are raising questions about whether annexation will actually proceed.
Jun 15, 2020
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David Makovsky
Articles & Testimony
Annexing West Bank Territory Was Once a Taboo for Israel. No Longer.
The idea that Israelis might embrace annexation seemed extremely improbable just a few years ago, so how did we get here?
Jun 8, 2020
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David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
Did Pompeo’s Visit Shift the Annexation Debate in Israel and Washington?
The Trump administration has signaled that it won’t be bound by Netanyahu’s summer rush schedule on the issue, adding to the many foreign and domestic factors that could lead the prime minister to delay or curtail the move.
May 20, 2020
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David Makovsky
Articles & Testimony
On Annexation, Netanyahu Must Choose a Lasting Legacy
The prime minister no longer needs to lean on the transactional politics of partisan campaign promises, so history will judge him harshly if he keeps pursuing policies that threaten Israel’s peace prospects and Jewish identity.
May 5, 2020
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David Makovsky
Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
Israel’s Rush to ‘Apply Sovereignty’ in the West Bank: Timing and Potential Consequences
Given the short U.S. election calendar, Netanyahu is adamant about securing approval for unilateral moves in the West Bank by July 1, a timetable that may hold damaging implications for Israeli relations with multiple countries.
Apr 22, 2020
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David Makovsky
Articles & Testimony
Benny Gantz Did the Right Thing by Putting His Country First
The Blue-White leader’s former allies have denounced him for caving to Netanyahu, but his conciliatory gesture is a sign of statesmanship, not weakness.
Apr 7, 2020
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Dennis Ross
David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
Gantz’s Gamble
In the name of Israeli unity, the former Blue-White leader has opted to detonate his bloc and allow Netanyahu to remain in power until next year, with uncertain consequences for domestic politics, West Bank annexations, and other issues.
Mar 27, 2020
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David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
Israel’s Political Battle Goes to Court
The dispute over voting for a new speaker of parliament is the latest front in determining who will form the next government, with the Supreme Court entering the fray as Netanyahu maneuvers to stay in power.
Mar 24, 2020
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David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
As Israel’s Kingmaker Gets Off the Fence, Gantz Gets a Boost
Although Benny Gantz’s party lost the head-to-head battle, Avigdor Liberman’s favorable influence on the coalition math has left the general in a stronger position—and taken some diplomatic weight off the Trump administration’s shoulders.
Mar 9, 2020
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David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
Israel’s Electoral Marathon: Coalition Scenarios and Policy Implications
Although another abortive government formation process is possible, the main players could assemble an assortment of coalitions that differ widely in their approach to West Bank annexation and other issues.
Feb 28, 2020
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David Makovsky
Articles & Testimony
The Problem with Trump’s Middle East Peace Plan
The administration seemingly cannot decide if its plan is an opening gambit to trigger a compromise or a fait accompli that precludes one.
Feb 23, 2020
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Dennis Ross
David Makovsky
Multimedia
Settlements and Solutions
Is It Too Late for Two States?
Explore the geography and demography of Israeli settlements in this first-of-its-kind interactive mapping tool.
Feb 14, 2020
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David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
Continuity vs. Overreach in the Trump Peace Plan (Part 1): Borders and Jerusalem
If the latest U.S. effort winds up backing the Palestinians into a territorial corner from the outset, then Washington may not be able to move the process any closer to direct negotiations.
Feb 4, 2020
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David Makovsky
Articles & Testimony
Trump’s Peace Plan Won’t Have a Chance Unless Israel Shows Restraint on Annexation
Undifferentiated settlement annexation will inevitably undermine Israel’s ability to separate from the Palestinians, making a one-state outcome more likely.
Jan 29, 2020
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Dennis Ross
David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
The White House Peace Plan Meeting: U.S. Goals, Israeli Repercussions
Whether they reveal a detailed plan or merely preview an aspirational document, U.S. officials still need to clarify their goals at a time when elections are looming and Palestinian participation seems highly unlikely.
Jan 24, 2020
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David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
Jan 23, 2020
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David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
Round Three in Israel: Domestic Dynamics and Foreign Policy Implications
The top contenders from round two were unwilling to compromise, but new primary challengers, shifts in voting patterns, and potential plea bargains may make their inflexibility a moot point by March.
Dec 17, 2019
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David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
Nov 22, 2019
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David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
Nov 19, 2019
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David Makovsky
Multimedia
Podcast: Decision Points: The U.S.-Israel Relationship
"Decision Points" is a new podcast that is both a history lesson, a biography of the key Israelis and Americans that shaped the modern bond between the two nations, and a quest to understand how these decision points continue to reverberate today.
Nov 13, 2019
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David Makovsky
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