ADDITIONAL READING ON THE POSSIBILITY ISRAEL WILL APPLY SOVEREIGNTY WEST BANK AREAS Current News: • Jerusalem Post • Ha’aretz • Time of Israel • Israel HaYom Please note Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey does not take a position on this matter nor responsibility for the opinions expressed in these links and resources. The views expressed in these sources belong to their respective authors. ARTICLES, OP-EDS, AND REPORTS Security: • As Annexation Looms, Israeli Experts Warn of Security Risks • Opinion | Why Israel’s annexation of parts of the West Bank would be a historic mistake • Annexing the West Bank Would Compromise Israel's Security and Core Values Legal Issues: • Rights experts call for global opposition to Israel’s annexation plans • The Law of Annexation: What’s Right and What’s Wrong? • 'EU may recognize Palestinian state if Israel annexes W.Bank' Ideological Issues: • Netanyahu’s Annexation Plans Meet Surprise Opponent: Israeli Settlers • Religion and the Israel-Palestinian Conflict: Cause, Consequence, and Cure Palestinian View: • Palestinians fear displacement from an annexed Jordan Valley • The Palestinian Plan to Stop Annexation: Remind Israel What Occupation Means • As Israel Vows Annexation, Palestinian Leaders Embark On Risky Form Of Protest Interfaith View: • Southern California Episcopalians petition to halt Israel's annexation of Palestinian land Polling: • More Israelis oppose West Bank annexation than support it — survey • Half of Israelis support annexation, 25% even with no US backing - poll • What will happen in the West Bank? - The • IPF Resources on Annexation - Up to date videos/webinars, quick facts, news & analysis • The Washington Institute for Near East Policy o Wrestling with Annexation-The Elusive Search for a Policy Rationale by Robert Satloff o On Annexation, Netanyahu Must Choose a Lasting Legacy by David Makovsky and Dennis Ross o Mapping West Bank Annexation: Territorial and Political Uncertainties, David Makovsky with Basia Rosenbaum and Lauren Morganbesser • The Century Foundation o The Global Problem with Israeli Annexation by Dahlia Scheindlin • Stand With Us o Factsheets- 2020 Peace Plan Overview • The New York Times On Annexation, a Green Light Turns Yellow, Pompeo’s Visit to Israel Signals, David M. Halbfinger and Lara Jakes • The Israel Democracy Institute, – Israeli Voice Index: Over Half of Jewish Israelis Support Annexation Prof. Tamar Hermann and Dr. Or Anabi • Haaretz o AIPAC: Annexation Should Not Change U.S.-Israel Relationship – by Amir Tibon o Still No Consensus With U.S. on West Bank Annexations, Israeli Minister Says o Preventing Israeli Annexation ‘A Matter of Priority,’ German, Jordanian FMs Declare by Noa Landau o Palestinian President Abbas Declares End to Agreements With Israel, U.S. o UAE Ambassador to U.S. Addresses Israeli Public, Warns Annexation Risks Ties With Arab Countries • The Hill – The Israeli Consensus of Annexation Can Break the Peace Deadlock by Gregg Roman • The Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies – The Jordan Valley Annexation Dilemma: A Realistic Approach – by Col (Res.) Dr. Raphael G. Bouchnik-Chen • The Times of Israel o Democrats’ Stand on Annexation Poses a Dilemma for Israel – by Daniel B. Shapiro and Rotem Oreg o A plea to Gantz, Ashkenazi: Israel and its friends need you to block annexation by Yossi Klein Halevi • The Jewish Telegraphic Agency o Slow Down Annexation Process, Jared Kushner and Other US Officials Tell Netanyahu by Marcy Oster o AIPAC tells lawmakers it won’t push back if they criticize annexation by Ron Kampeas • The Washington Post o Netanyahu’s plan for West Bank annexation faces unexpected opposition from settlers by Ruth Eglash o We must stop pursuing a two-state illusion and commit to a realistic two-state solution by Ron Dermer • Israel Policy Forum o Don’t Be Fooled By Hair Splitting Annexation by Evan Gottesman – o Now Who’s Being Unrealistic? By Michael J. Koplow • Ynet News – Annexation will be a serious setback for better relations with the Arab world by Yousef Al Otaiba • Jerusalem Institute for Security and Strategy – Phased Territorial Implementation of the Trump Peace Plan by Col. (Res) Dr. Eran Lerman • We Must Stop Pursuing a Two State Illusion and Committee to a realistic Two-State Solution, an op ed by Ron Dermer, Israeli Ambassador to the United States. To read, click here. • Wrestling with Annexation: The Elusive Search for a Policy Rationale, by Rob Satloff, the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. To read, click here. • Phased Territorial Implementation of the Trump Peace Plan, Jerusalem Institute for Security and Strategy. To read, click here. WEBINARS AND PODCASTS • Annexation: Will Israel apply sovereignty to areas of the West Bank, and what repercussions can we expect? JFNA/JCPA • Implications of Annexation in the US-Israel Relationship, Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington DC • Increasing Sovereignty over areas in the West Bank: An Israeli Perspective, JCPA/IAN • Scenarios of Government and Civil Society Responses to Israeli Annexation of the West Bank: A US Perspective, JCPA/IAN • What Does the Israeli Annexation Plan Mean for North Americans?,Shalom Hartman Institute Podcast • Israelis and Palestinians React to Annexation • Israel’s Security Establishment Prepares for Annexation • The International Angle – Potential Ramifications of West Bank Annexation • Annexation in the Dark • JCRC/IPF - “Annexation 101” with Dr. Michael Koplow - Recording • JCRC/IPF - “Where Could the Road to Annexation Lead Israel?” with Dr. Shira Efron - Recording • IPF - "The Palestinian Angle: Responding to West Bank. Annexation," with Ambassador Husam Zomlot - Recording • IPF - "West Bank Annexation: The View From the Opposition," with Knesset members Ram Ben- Barak, Yair Golan, and Aida Touma-Sliman - Recording • IPF - "Israelis and Palestinians React to Annexation," with Gilad Hirschberger and Khalil Shikaki - Recording • IPF - "A View From Capitol Hill," with Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL-22) - Recording • Encounter Programs - “Introduction to Annexation: Background and Key Issues,” with Dahlia Scheindlin - Recording • JCPA/IAN - “Increasing Sovereignty Over Areas in the West Bank: An Israeli Perspective” - Recording .