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Jerusalem by Brian_t in Flickr

Events

Seminar: The Volcanic Core – Jerusalem, the Political Process and the Two-State Solution
15 April 2010, 13.21-22.00
Noref (Fafo annex). Borggt. 2B, Oslo
Seminar and dialogue with Daniel Seidemann, founder of the NGO Terrestrial Jerusalem more  
David Gardner to Noref
20 October 2009, 12.00
Nobels Fredssenter, Rådhusplassen, Oslo
Noref Logo Talk at Noref by David Gardner, author of the recently published book Last Chance: The Middle East in the Balance.  more  

Publications

Hamas’s leadership struggle and the prospects for Palestinian reconciliation
Wall in Bethlehem by WHAT_4 Nicolas Pelham 17 February 2012
After four years of division, the West Bank and Gaza have drifted ever further apart, albeit in contrary directions to those envisaged by international donors. While t... more  
Religion, territory and violence: exploring emerging religious-political groups in Israel and Palestine
Israeli settlers by taimambi Jacob Høigilt , Tilde Rosmer , Hanne Eggen Røislien 3 November 2011
Conservative religious groups are gaining ground in Israel and Palestine. This report describes the emerging ultra-religious groups whose influence may be greater th... more  
For lack of a better alternative, Palestinians go to the UN
Mahmoud Abbas (left), President of the National Palestinian Authority, delivers an application for full Palestinian membership in the United Nations to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras Khalil Shikaki 29 September 2011
Having lost confidence in the peace process, Palestinians, who normally do not view the UN as an effective conflict resolution instrument, seem to fully support their... more  
Today's call on Palestine’s future: interim arrangements instead of comprehensive peace
Palestinian flag by jaume durgell Tamar Hermann 26 September 2011
Regrettably, the distinct issues of a comprehensive Middle East peace and Palestinian statehood have converged in the diplomatic, media and public ... more  
Comparative perspectives on state-building for a future Palestinian state
bandera palestina by Diego78 in flickr 30 August 2011
The Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF) and the Palestinian Government Media Center organised a seminar to examine the Palestinian state-building agenda an... more  
Jerusalem: The key to Israel’s peace? or an existential liability?
Jerusalem 493 by Adam Reeder in Flickr under CC license Daniel Seidemann 23 August 2011
The Jewish attachment to Jerusalem is incontrovertible.  However, the realities in Jerusalem today clash with Israel’s genuine interests, and a blind devotio... more  
The Palestinian UN initiative: where Europe can make a difference
Yossi (Joseph) Alpher 22 August 2011
Neither Netanyahu nor Abbas is able or willing to make the far-reaching ideological and political concessions necessary to sustain serious new peace talks. Yet this st... more  
Can Obama Beat the Israel Lobby?
Barack Obama Henry Siegman 16 June 2011
The Obama administration can bring about an end to the long-running and tragic Israeli-Palestinian conflict, ensure the survival of Israel as a Jewish and democratic s... more  

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