If a peace agreement styled on the Geneva Accord would be set forth by Israel that would respond to all points brought forth by the Palestinians — an agreement that former PA officials already ceremonially signed with Israelis — would this be accepted by Palestinians today?
The Palestinian peace camp exists. It is composed of idealists and pragmatists of all ages and backgrounds living in the West Bank, Jerusalem, and yes, Gaza too.
Young Israelis and Palestinians offer three different angles on the violent outbreak in May, and the need to address the conflict even after the situation has ostensibly “calmed”
The Geneva Initiative’s Director of Foreign Relations, Jess Manville was interviewed by the Jewish Telegraph.
With Mr Biden’s inauguration in January, the vision of a two-state solution supported by the United States has made a comeback.
“President Biden’s been very clear that he remains committed to a two-state solution.”
Any way you look at it, the solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the same: two states for two peoples.
In an SIV webinar, GI Israeli Director Gadi Baltiansky addresses the most common claims, myths, and arguments that come from both the “pro-Israel” and “pro-Palestinian” camps.
“We cannot overlook the possible and propitious ramifications that the Abraham Accords might have on the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The enchantment of many
The Geneva Initiative estimated that 12 seats’ worth of voters who support two states are currently backing rightist parties.
On 18th February, we helped to facilitate a visit to Ramallah for senior Israeli columnist, Nadav Eyal (Yedioth Ahronoth) who spoke with Palestinians on the
“The greatest achievement of any Israeli government will be forging a peace agreement with the Palestinians.”
Geneva Initiative video: The Two-State Solution is Back
“Because I have been involved with this issue for so many years…I know the unbearable ease of reaching an agreement.”
“Anyone who wishes to see a secure, flourishing, and peaceful Israel will be excited about the prospect of peace with another Arab country. That said, context matters.”
“Blinken and Sullivan are no Kushner and Greenblatt. They don’t have to learn the issue, they already know them very well.”
49% of Israelis Want Biden to Relaunch Talks with Palestinians The Jerusalem Post featured an article about our November 2020 Israeli public opinion poll. The
“For him, the change will come too late.”
Series of video clips featuring Middle East expert Ksenia Svetlova who explains the consequences of annexation, significance of UAE deal and more.
The article in the Jerusalem Post details the data from a Geneva Initiative poll conducted in September 2020 of Israeli public attitudes towards the two-state
Aug. 29: In the midst of steps towards formalizing a diplomatic agreement between Israel and the UAE, one of the most important actors is missing from the peace agenda.
This month the work of the Geneva Initiative featured in a series of articles by Partners for Progressive Israel that is highlighting the work of
“The number of those infected increases, the economic burden is heavy, the shutdown is stifling and celebrations cannot take place. Israel’s annexation plans exacerbate this
A constructive path forward should include a high-level Arab delegation to Israel with a view of relaunching a process based on the Arab Peace Initiative.
Unilateral moves of any kind are dangerous, regardless of the size or location. Peace can only be achieved through land swaps and a negotiated political agreement.
Palestinian Director of the Geneva Initiative, Nidal Foqaha reiterates that President Abbas does not view the Trump Plan as a starting point for negotiations. He
The article says our efforts injected new life into the debate on the two-state solution and restored the issue to the agenda after years of public indifference.
July 1: Minister Michael Biton publicly endorsed the Geneva Initiative and referred to it as part of the mainstream between the two extremes of Israeli society.
Stop the annexation. Don’t give up on peace.
June 22: Former minister Tzipi Livni explains why annexation of any part of the West Bank would lead to devastating consequences for Israeli interests.
Salam/Shalom from the Other Side is a GI social media campaign launched at the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis. At a time when the barriers
It’s not enough to criticise, we must offer solutions. Speaking at the UN Forum on the Question of Palestine, Co-chair of the GI Yossi Beilin
The GI’s Palestinian Director Nidal Foqaha speaks to i24NEWS about the impact of annexation on the ground. Not only would it jeopardise the prospect of
Following Palestinian Authority announcement on security coordination with Israel, Nidal Foqaha tells i24NEWS about the implications of such a move; the impact of Israel’s decision
We strongly caution against any moves towards unilateral annexation of parts of the West Bank, including in the Jordan Valley and E1 area.
The notion that “the enemy of my enemy is my friend” has never resonated more strongly when the two parties of one of the most protracted conflicts in history face a common threat.
Here’s a checkpoint, here’s a mine, here’s megalomania, here’s a holy place, here’s a ticking bomb, here’s short-sightedness, here perhaps, but not for long, is a possible solution. Not simple, but possible.
The Trump Plan offers 30% of the West Bank to Israel. Why do annexation attempts continue to fail?
Feb. 8: Nir Hasson reports in Haaretz newspaper on the future release of a Geneva Initiative-commissioned policy document that is currently in-the-making. As the physical,
All of the fears that affected me before the visit to Ramallah dissipated after a short time in the quiet city.
“The public is more realistic than some of its leaders and understands that the lack of a political process with no genuine efforts to resolve the conflict prove detrimental to Israel,” GI’s Director-General, Gadi Baltiansky commented.
“Despite 52 years of Israeli occupation and the tens of billions of shekels invested, as well as an unbroken 10 years of a nationalist-messianic government headed by Netanyahu, a renewed Kingdom of Judea never really got off the ground.”
What facts on the ground? In his latest article, Dr Shaul Arieli presents the reality: the existence of settlements does not preclude a two-state solution.
In his analysis of recent tensions at the Temple Mount in Al-Monitor, GI founder Yossi Beilin reasserts that the Geneva Initiative approach offers the best
In Jerusalem on September 11th, the Geneva Initiative’s Palestinian Director Nidal Foqaha met with Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn. The two discussed political developments in
On Thursday, Sept. 19th the Israeli and Palestinians heads of the Geneva Initiative met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail
Speaking with Al-Monitor, conflict expert and Geneva Initiative member Dr Shaul Arieli says that the strategic depth of Israel’s peace agreement with Jordan (and the
Economic incentives or compromising bribes? Dr. Lior Lehrs writes in the Jerusalem Post about why the Bahrain workshop was so unsuccessful in promoting the peace
