Journal of Palestine Studies Vol: 34, no. 4, Summer 2005 “Outstanding, essential, readable, trustworthy, unique . . . extremely insightful and helpful to policymakers… It is a rare publication that brings together the ideas of leading opinion-makers in the Arab and American academic and political circles with those of thoughtful and influential Israelis. I look forward to continuing to read the Journal for years to come.” Robert H. Pelletreau, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
In the Summer 2005 Issue From the Editor Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 5   Buy     Articles Norway’s Role in the Middle East Peace Talks: Between a Strong State and a Weak Belligerent Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 6 Hilde Henriksen Waage   Abstract       PDF     The Three Faces/Phases of Palestinian Nationalism, 1948–2005 Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 25 Helga Baumgarten   Abstract       Buy     Report Issues Arising from the Implementation of Israel’s Disengagement from the Gaza Strip Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 49 Geoffrey Aronson   Abstract       PDF     Essay Praying with Their Eyes Closed: Reflections on the Disengagement from Gaza Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 64 Sara Roy   Abstract       Full text     Special Document File Academic Freedom and the Teaching of Palestine-Israel: The Columbia University Case, Part II Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 75   PDF     Recent Books Feldman: “Remember Amalek!” Vengeance, Zealotry, and Group Destruction in the Bible According to Philo, Pseudo-Philo, and Josephus Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 108 Reviewed by Nachman Ben-Yehuda   Buy     Semmerling: Israeli and Palestinian Postcards: Presentations of National Self Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 109 Reviewed by Kamal Boullata   Buy     Halaby: Liberation Art of Palestine: Palestinian Painting and Sculpture in the Second Half of the 20th Century Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 110 Reviewed by Adila Laïdi   Buy     Feldhay Brenner: Inextricably Bonded: Israeli Arab and Jewish Writers Re-Visioning Culture Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 112 Reviewed by Amal Amireh   Buy     Bligh: The Israeli Palestinians: An Arab Minority in the Jewish State Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 114 Reviewed by Raef Zreik   Buy     Ellis: Toward a Jewish Theology of Liberation Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 115 Reviewed by Mark Chmiel   Buy     Bunzl: Islam, Judaism, and the Political Role of Religions in the Middle East Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 116 Reviewed by As`ad AbuKhalil   Buy     Kook: The Logic of Democratic Exclusion: African Americans in the United States and Palestinian Citizens in Israel Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 117 Reviewed by Adolph Reed, Jr   Buy     Pollack: Arabs at War: Military Effectiveness, 1948–1991 Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 119 Reviewed by Donald Neff   Buy     Laskier: Israel and the Maghreb: From Statehood to Oslo Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 120 Reviewed by John P. Entelis   Buy     Shehadeh: When the Bulbul Stopped Singing (play) Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 121 Reviewed by Ellen Cantarow   Buy     Shorter Notices Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 122   Buy     Arab views 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. 34, no. 4, p. 125   Buy     From the Hebrew Press This section includes articles by Israeli journalists and commentators that have been selected for their frank reporting, insightful analyses, or interesting perspectives on events, developments, or trends in Israel and the occupied territories. Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, 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. 34, no. 4, p. 137   Buy     Quarterly 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. Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 142   PDF     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. 34, no. 4, p. 168   PDF     Documents and Source Material International A1.International Catholic-Jewish Liaison Committee, Joint Declaration, Buenos Aires, 8 July 2004 Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 177   Buy     A2.London Meeting on Supporting the Palestinian Authority, Concluding Documents, London, 1 March 2005 Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 177   Buy     A3. Center on Housing Rights and Evictions and Badil Resource Center, Report on Zionist/Israeli Land Acquisition in Palestine, Geneva and Bethlehem, May 2005 (excerpts) Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 184   Buy     A4. International Crisis Group, Briefing on PA President Mahmud Abbas’s First Hundred Days, Amman and Brussels, 24 May 2005 (excerpts) Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 189   Buy     Arab B1. PA Executive Authority, List of Members, Ramallah, 24 February 2005 Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 193   Buy     B2. Hamas Spokesman Muhammad Ghazzal, Remarks on the Disengagement, Hamas’s Political Participation, and Requirements for Peace, Nablus, n.d. (excerpts) Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 193   Buy     Israel C1.B’Tselem and HaMoked, “One Big Prison: Freedom of Movement to and from the Gaza Strip on the Eve of the Disengagement Plan,” Jerusalem, March 2005 (excerpts) Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 194   Buy     C2. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, Remarks on the Disengagement, the Future of Settlement in the West Bank, Understandings with the U.S., and Mahmud Abbas’s Presidency, Jerusalem, 18 April 2005 (excerpts) Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 197   Buy     United States D1. Leaders of Main U.S. Jewish Organizations, Letter to Mainline Protestant Churches on Divestment Actions, n.p., 22 April 2005 Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 200   Buy     D2. Michael Isikoff, “Fundraising: Take It to the (West) Bank,” New York, 26 April 2005 Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 201   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 February–15 May 2005 Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 203   PDF     Bibliography and 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 (to 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 and Art; Book Reviews; and Reports Received. Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 34, no. 4, p. 222   Buy
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