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 Bibliographic Information:

Gilboa, E. (2021). The Palestinian campaign against Israel at the United Nations Human Rights Council. Israel Affairs, 27(1), 68-88. https://doi.org/10.1080/13537121.2021.1864849


Eytan Gilboa examines the Palestinian campaign against Israel at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva in this article. Gilboa investigates the UN Human Rights Council's activities and its disproportionate focus on Israel, particularly the frequency and intensity of anti-Israel resolutions, as well as the various mechanisms and procedures used by the UNHRC to promote the Palestinian narrative and delegitimize Israel. The article also examines the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in advancing the Palestinian agenda, focusing on Palestinian NGOs and their collaboration with international NGOs. Gilboa contends that the UNHCR's activities contribute to Israel's delegitimization, violate the universality principle of human rights, and undermine the UN's credibility.

Eytan Gilboa is a political science and communication professor at Israel's Bar-Ilan University. He is a well-known commentator on Israeli foreign policy and has written extensively on Israeli politics, public diplomacy, and international communication. The journal in which this article was published, Israel Affairs, is a peer-reviewed academic journal focusing on contemporary Israeli politics, society, and culture. Routledge, a reputable academic publisher, publishes the journal.

Gilboa's article sheds light on the activities of the United Nations Human Rights Council in relation to Israel and Palestine. It sheds light on the UNHRC's disproportionate focus on Israel, which is relevant to the primary research question about the nature of Israel-Palestine conflict. The article also discusses the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in promoting the Palestinian agenda and delegitimizing Israel, which can help inform the research question about the various conflict actors. Furthermore, the analysis of the UNHRC's activities and their impact on Israel's legitimacy in the article can help inform the research question about the international community's perceptions of the conflict. Overall, Gilboa's article is a credible and valuable resource for anyone researching the conflict between Israel and Palestine, as well as the role of the United Nations.



Bibliographic Information:

Khalil, Asem. "The Role of Legal Frameworks in Addressing State-Sponsored Discrimination: Insights from Palestine." Holy Land Studies, vol. 19, no. 2, 2020, pp. 179-195. https://www.euppublishing.com/doi/abs/10.3366/hlps.2020.0239



Asem Khalil examines the role of legal frameworks in addressing state-sponsored discrimination using the case of Palestine in this article. The article contends that international human rights law, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, and other factors, provides a normative framework for addressing discrimination in the Palestinian context. The article also discusses how Israel's legal framework has been used to justify discriminatory practices, such as settlement construction in the West Bank and the application of different legal regimes for Jewish settlers and Palestinian residents. Khalil concludes by advocating for a comprehensive and coordinated approach to combating discrimination in Palestine, including legal, political, and social measures.

This article appears in Holy Land Studies, a peer-reviewed academic journal specializing in research on Palestine, Israel, and the Middle East as a whole. Asem Khalil, the author, is a law professor and the director of the Human Rights Program at Birzeit University in Palestine. He has written extensively on human rights and international law. The author's expertise and experience are based on a thorough review of relevant literature and legal documents.

This source sheds light on the role of legal frameworks in combating state-sponsored discrimination, particularly in the context of Palestine. The article emphasizes how international human rights law can be used to challenge discriminatory practices, while also recognizing the limitations of legal approaches alone. The article's emphasis on Palestine also serves as a specific case study that can be used to inform broader discussions about discrimination and human rights. Overall, this source informs my perspective by emphasizing the importance of legal frameworks in addressing discrimination while also emphasizing the importance of comprehensive and coordinated efforts to address the root causes of discrimination.

The four sources address the issue of state-sponsored discrimination and apartheid in the occupied Palestinian territory. They all explore the role of legal frameworks and international organizations in addressing the violations of human rights and the exploitation of the Palestinian people by the Israeli state.

Sources 1 and 4 both discuss the concept of apartheid and its application to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Khalil (source 1) argues that legal frameworks are crucial in addressing apartheid and state-sponsored discrimination, while Greenstein (source 4) explores the similarities and differences between the South African and Palestinian experiences of apartheid.

Source 2, by Gilboa, focuses on the Palestinian campaign against Israel at the United Nations Human Rights Council, examining the tactics used by both sides in advancing their respective positions. The article emphasizes the role of legal frameworks and international law in the ongoing conflict and the need for objective assessments of the situation.

Source 3, by Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association and the International Human Rights Clinic at Harvard Law School, provides evidence of apartheid in the West Bank and advocates for action by the United Nations Human Rights Council. The submission highlights the role of international law and human rights frameworks in addressing state-sponsored discrimination and human rights violations.

While the sources share a common concern for the human rights of Palestinians and the need for legal frameworks and international organizations to address the issue, they differ in their approaches and perspectives. Some sources focus on the legal frameworks and international law, while others emphasize the role of activism and public campaigns in addressing apartheid and human rights violations.

Overall, these sources provide a range of perspectives on the issue of state-sponsored discrimination and apartheid in Palestine and highlight the importance of legal frameworks, international law, and human rights in addressing the ongoing conflict.

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