http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-15033357
Mahmoud Abbas, Palestenian leader, has officially submitted the bid for statehood for Palestine to exist within the confines of pre-1967 borders. Israel retains the position of peace talks as opposed to a statehood push, and along with the United States, believe that statehood can be achieved through peace talks as opposed to application through the United Nations. The United States maintains their vow to veto the measure. On a more familiar note, the move ignited clashes in the region of Israel-Gaza Strip, where the article mentions examples of Israeli aggression toward Palestinians, as well as burning of the Israeli flag. The process of attaining statehood was initiated by a written request made by Abbas and a vote in the security council is expected to take place in the upcoming weeks. The application needs approval of 9 out of the 15 security council seats, that includes 5 permanent seats which all must approve of the measure, in order for Palestine to become a recognized state
Damian Jez
TA: Maness
Friday, 9:00AM
This article illustrated the dynamics of negotiations as each nation blames the other for failing to negotiate and be peaceful. The U.S also plays a role as they are siding with Israel and saying that the UN should not be involved in peace talks. Clearly the U.S. is interested in helping Israel because they are very intertwined. I thought the article exemplified a lot of the information covered in our book "International Negotiation in a Complex World" such as how complicated these negotiations are because of everyone has difference interests and each side believes they know the best solution to the problem at hand.
ReplyDeleteMatt Cavers
POLS184
Friday 10-1050
Although I am not too involved with the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, I have enough common sense to realize that the Israeli and the US are WRONG. The Arabs in the Middle East deserve that land because it rightfully belong to them. The US should have never been involved in the first place. We are brainwashed by our media to believe that the Middle East is full of terrorism and evil, but what about 'our' side? Israeli forces are known to kill Palestinian children. In fact, because the U.S. supports Israel, they are provided with advanced weaponry. They kill more Palestinians than the other way around. The reason the US is intertwined is because they are the only allies they have in the Middle East. It's all about interests. Why are we the only major westernized nation to still help Israel?
ReplyDeleteEmmanuel Cordova
Section Friday 11am
I am not extremely familiar with this topic. This is a rather touchy subject, especially in an environment as diverse as UIC. However, I must agree with Emmanuel, in that Israel should give Palestine it's rightful borders. The relationship that the US has with Israel has impeded the success of Palestine. Although nothing concrete has come of these meetings between Israel and Palestine, at least there have been discussion between the two. Hopefully,ongoing talks between Palestine and Israel will one day lead to peace.
ReplyDeleteErika Kissick
Prof. Valeriano
Fri 9am
John Van B.
Frankly, it is not just for any of us to say who is right or who is wrong. The blame game is what is continuing to impede progress of coming to a peaceful compromise. If we want nations to behave like rational creatures who look ahead to the future instead of dwelling on the past, we should start practicing that ourselves. Israel and Palestine need to go back to the negotiating table and figure this out in a way that produces the least bloodshed all around.
ReplyDeleteAlex Chesna 9:00 am Friday class