Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1 (Autumn 2011) Featured Article Reflections on the Meaning of Palestine Alain Gresh This essay addresses the Palestine question within a European context. After reflecting on why Palestine has been widely embraced as a “universal cause,” the author explores its relationsh ... Read more   Abstract       Full text       PDF
In the Autumn 2011 Issue From the Editor Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 5 Rashid I. Khalidi   Full text     Articles Communalism and Nationalism in the Mandate: The Greek Orthodox Controversy and the National Movement Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 6 Laura Robson   Abstract       Buy     The Armenians of Palestine 1918–48 Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 24 Bedross Der Matossian   Abstract       Buy     A Balance of Fear: Asymmetric Threats and Tit-for-Tat Strategies in Gaza Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 45 Margret Johannsen   Abstract       Buy     Report Letter from the UN: The Palestinian Bid for Membership Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 57 Graham Usher   Abstract       Buy     Essays Reflections on the Meaning of Palestine Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 67 Alain Gresh   Abstract       Full text       PDF     Assessing Holocaust Denial in Western and Arab Contexts Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 82 Gilbert Achcar   Abstract       Buy     Review Essay The Goldstone Report without Goldstone Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 96 Richard Falk   Abstract       Buy     Recent Books Hallowed Heritage Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 112 Musa Budeiri   Full text     Apartheid Alliance Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 113 Aslam Farouk-Alli   Full text     Shadow Authority Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 115 Steve Niva   Abstract       Buy     America Abroad Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 117 Cheryl Rubenberg   Full text     Lebanon's Camps Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 118 Laleh Khalili   Abstract       Buy     Maintaining Legacy Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 119 Jean Fisher   Abstract       Buy     Illustrations of Identity Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 120 Patrick Kane   Abstract       Buy     A Stranger's House Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 121 Simona Sharoni   Abstract       Buy     A Topography of Loss Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 123 Najat Rahman   Abstract       Buy     Arab Views (cartoons from al-Hayat) This section aims to give readers a glimpse of how the Arab world views current events that affect Palestinians and the Arab-Israeli conflict by presenting a selection of cartoons from al-Hayat, the most widely distributed mainstream daily in the Arab world. JPS is grateful to al-Hayat for permission to reprint its material. Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 125   Buy     Selections from the Press This section includes articles and news items, mainly from Israeli but also from international press sources, that provide insightful or illuminating perspectives on events, developments, or trends in Israel and the occupied territories not readily available in the mainstream U.S. media. Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 127   Buy     Photos from the Quarter This small sample of photos, selected from hundreds viewed by JPS, aims to convey a sense of the situation on the ground in the occupied territories during the quarter Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 140   Buy     Update on Conflict and Diplomacy The Quarterly Update is a summary of bilateral, multilateral, regional, and international events affecting the Palestinians and the future of the peace process. More than 100 print, wire, television, and online sources providing U.S., Israeli, Arab, and international independent and government coverage of unfolding events are surveyed to compile the Quarterly Update. The most relevant sources are cited in JPS's Chronology section, which tracks events day by day. 16 May–15 august 2011 Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 147 Michele K. Esposito   Abstract       Buy     Settlement Monitor This section covers items—reprinted articles, statistics, and maps—pertaining to Israeli settlement activities in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights. Unless otherwise stated, the items have been written by Geoffrey Aronson for this section or drawn from material written by him for Report on Israeli Settlement in the Occupied Territories (hereinafter Settlement Report), a Washington-based bimonthly newsletter published by the Foundation for Middle East Peace. JPS is grateful to the foundation for permission to draw on its material. Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 189 Geoffrey Aronson   Buy     Documents and Source Material: International A1. Association of International Development Agencies (AIDA), Summary Report on the Challenges of Aid Delivery in the Occupied Territories, Jerusalem, 8 June 2011 (excerpts) Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 199   Buy     A2. UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in the Occupied Territories (OCHA ), "Fast Facts" for the Gaza Strip and Area C, Jerusalem, July 2011 (excerpts) Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 201   Buy     A3. International Crisis Group (ICG ), Report on the Palestinian Reconciliation Agreement, Ramallah, Gaza, Jerusalem, Washington, Brussels, 20 July 2011 (excerpts) Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 202   Buy     Documents and Source Material: Arab B. Palestinian President Mahmud Abb as, "The Long Overdue Palestinian State," New York Times, 16 May 2011 Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 204   Buy     Documents and Source Material: Israel C1. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Knesset Address Laying Out Israel's Latest Conditions for Peace, Jerusalem, 16 May 2011 (excerpts) Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 206   Buy     C2. Knesset Deputy Speaker Danny Danon, "Making the Land of Israel Whole," New York Times, 18 May 2011 Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 207   Buy     C3. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Address to a Joint Session of the U.S. Congress, Washington, 24 May 2011 (excerpts) Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 209   Buy     Documents and Source Material: United States D1. President Barack Obama, Address to the State Department Reframing U.S. Middle East Policy, Excerpts on the Peace Process and the Palestinian Statehood Bid, Washington, 19 May 2011 Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 212   Buy     D2. President Barack Obama, Address to the AIPAC Policy Conference Clarifying the U.S. Position on 1967 Borders and Support for Israel, Washington, 22 May 2011 (excerpts) Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 214   Buy     D3. Nathan J. Brown, Report on the Prospects for Popular Mobilization in the Palestinian Territories in Light of the Arab Spring, Washington, 6 July 2011 (excerpts) Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 215   Buy     Chronology This section is part of a chronology begun in JPS 13, no. 3 (Spring 1984). Chronology dates reflect Eastern Standard Time (EST). For a more comprehensive overview of events related to the al-Aqsa intifada and of regional and international developments related to the peace process, see the Quarterly Update on Conflict and Diplomacy in this issue. 16 May 2011–15 August 2011 Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 218 Michele K. Esposito   Abstract       Buy     Bibliography of Periodical Literature This section lists articles and reviews of books relevant to Palestine and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Entries are classified under the following headings: Reference and General; History (through 1948) and Geography; Palestinian Politics and Society; Jerusalem; Israeli Politics, Society, and Zionism; Arab and Middle Eastern Politics; International Relations; Law; Military; Economy, Society, and Education; Literature, Arts, and Culture; Book Reviews; and Reports Received. Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 41, no. 1, p. 238 Norbert Scholz   Abstract       Buy
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