Israels Land-Grab Negotiations Under Scrutiny Over Alleged Human Rights Concerns

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Talks between Israel and Palestinian representatives have taken place since Oslo, with the expansion of illegal settlements continuing to be a factor. In the early 2000s, the author was part of a team negotiating an end to Israel’s military occupation of Palestinian land. At that time, negotiations were touted as the only path to achieving freedom, but the author argues that this approach has been ineffective.

During the Oslo negotiations, Israel doubled the number of Israeli settlers within seven years. The author claims that these settlements have continued to expand under the guise of “negotiations.” World leaders at the time, including those from the US and Europe, had pushed for negotiations as a means to achieve peace.

Fast forward 26 years, and the situation remains unchanged. Israel continues to claim it wants “peace” and is open to negotiations, while expanding its territory. The author notes that this approach has been used since the beginning of the Zionist project, with the goal of expanding the territory controlled by Israel.

The Partition Plan of 1947 saw Israeli attacks aimed at areas allocated to the Jewish state, as well as outwards. In 1967, Israel made a pre-emptive attack against Syria, Egypt, and Jordan, and continues to occupy and colonize the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Golan Heights in violation of international law.

Israeli leaders have become more open about their intentions, stating that they intend to annex the occupied West Bank, recolonize the Gaza Strip, and take land from Lebanon and Syria. The author notes that Israel has normalized bombing of hospitals, schools, first responders, journalists, and children, as well as assassinations and genocide.

The international community’s response to these actions has been mixed, with some leaders aiding in sheltering Israel and maintaining impunity for its worst crimes. The question remains whether Israel operates above the system of law and order established after World War II or whether the rules are simply not applicable.

Lebanon has faced similar challenges, with some groups believing that negotiations are the only path to achieving freedom. However, the author argues that this approach has been ineffective in addressing the root causes of conflict.

Source: Al Jazeera