I attached two peers’ discussion posts based on the questions of Comparative Politics of the Middle East, Israel.
It is two peer responses based on two peers’ discussion posts. Responses should be with a minimum of 150 words each.
Your responses to peers must be critical. Your answer is not considered critical if you ONLY:
- Agree with them and repeat their statements
- Ask them too many questions
While you can agree with your peers on some points and seek further clarification, you must focus on critical responses that may incorporate elements such as:
- Are they using the syllabus readings as the main source to answer questions (as opposed to using Wikipedia or unreliable sources)?
- Are they citing their references properly (in-text and in the reference section)?
- Are their responses biased or normative? For instance, claiming that “X is a bad country because I hate the leaders.”
- Are they properly using data to support their argument?
In light of the sensitive and tragic events in the region, it’s crucial that we maintain respectful and objective discussions when addressing these matters.
- How did the 1967 war contribute to internal change within the PLO and the emergence of Arafat as its leader? How did Israel seek to undermine this newly assertive PLO?
- What are some of the factors that contributed to Hamas’s establishment and growth in popularity?
- What are the underlying reasons for the intra-Palestinian divide between Fatah and Hamas, and why have all initiatives between 2007 and 2018 failed to bring both ruling parties to a lasting and meaningful reconciliation and unity?
- Why did domestic politics on both the Israeli and Palestinian sides make a peace deal at Camp David in 2000 unlikely?
- Provide a succinct overview of the political economy of Palestine, and examine Israel’s role in the de-development of Palestine. In your opinion, what is the impact of the economy on political violence in this context?
- The text discusses cycles of violence in Gaza and their impact on peace negotiations. How have these cycles of violence affected the relationship between Israel and Palestine, especially in the context of the 2008 and 2014 military operations in Gaza? What role has international opinion played in shaping the dynamics of these conflicts?
- The text discusses the impact of political changes, such as the Trump administration’s policies and the shifting attitudes in European countries, on aid to Palestine. How have these changes influenced the economic and political situation in the region? What potential consequences could arise from the reduction of international aid to the Palestinian territories?
- What are your insights regarding the viability of the two-state solution from a Palestinian perspective?
- What recent domestic and international developments have unfolded in Palestine, and how do they shape Palestine’s future trajectory? Kindly provide a list of several significant events.
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In light of the sensitive and tragic events in the region, it’s crucial that we maintain respectful and objective discussions when addressing these matters.
- How did the 1967 war contribute to internal change within the PLO and the emergence of Arafat as its leader? How did Israel seek to undermine this newly assertive PLO?
- What are some of the factors that contributed to Hamas’s establishment and growth in popularity?
- What are the underlying reasons for the intra-Palestinian divide between Fatah and Hamas, and why have all initiatives between 2007 and 2018 failed to bring both ruling parties to a lasting and meaningful reconciliation and unity?
- Why did domestic politics on both the Israeli and Palestinian sides make a peace deal at Camp David in 2000 unlikely?
- Provide a succinct overview of the political economy of Palestine, and examine Israel’s role in the de-development of Palestine. In your opinion, what is the impact of the economy on political violence in this context?
- The text discusses cycles of violence in Gaza and their impact on peace negotiations. How have these cycles of violence affected the relationship between Israel and Palestine, especially in the context of the 2008 and 2014 military operations in Gaza? What role has international opinion played in shaping the dynamics of these conflicts?
- The text discusses the impact of political changes, such as the Trump administration’s policies and the shifting attitudes in European countries, on aid to Palestine. How have these changes influenced the economic and political situation in the region? What potential consequences could arise from the reduction of international aid to the Palestinian territories?
- What are your insights regarding the viability of the two-state solution from a Palestinian perspective?
- What recent domestic and international developments have unfolded in Palestine, and how do they shape Palestine’s future trajectory? Kindly provide a list of several significant events.
• Lust, Chapter 3
• Lust, Chapters on Palestine
• Norwegian Refugee Council, “Gaza: The World’s Largest Open-air Prison” (April 2018). https://bit.ly/2M4GJyi