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In synthesis, these sources address the research question of the state of human rights in Palestine, with a special emphasis on state-sponsored discrimination, the Palestinian campaign against Israel at the UN Human Rights Council, and evidence of apartheid in the West Bank.


Furthermore, they provide a variety of responses to the research question. Legal frameworks, according to Khalil, can play a significant role in addressing state-sponsored discrimination in Palestine. Gilboa speaks at the United Nations Human Rights Council about the Palestinian campaign against Israel, arguing that it is a political tool rather than a genuine attempt to address human rights issues. The Addameer and Harvard Law School submission cites various discriminatory practices and policies imposed by Israel as evidence of apartheid in the West Bank. Greenstein's article examines the apartheid debate in relation to Israel and Palestine, arguing that drawing parallels with South African apartheid is inappropriate.


The sources provide various points of view and evidence that can be used to support or refute the thesis. For example, evidence presented in the Addameer and Harvard Law School submissions supports the thesis that apartheid exists in the West Bank. Greenstein's article, on the other hand, challenges the thesis by arguing that the apartheid comparison is inappropriate. Personally, I believe that the evidence presented in the Addameer and Harvard Law School submissions is the most pertinent, useful, and persuasive. The submission provides a detailed analysis of Israel's discriminatory practices and policies in the West Bank, which supports the thesis of apartheid.


Oftentimes interesting questions are raised, such as whether the apartheid comparison is appropriate, and how legal frameworks can be used to address state-sponsored discrimination. The research has revealed the complexities of the Palestinian human rights situation as well as the various points of view on the subject. Because of the research, I now have a better understanding of the human rights situation in Palestine and the complexities of the issue. The issue is significant because it involves fundamental human rights, and resolving it would have far-reaching consequences for the people who live in the region. The study emphasizes the importance of combating state-sponsored discrimination and the need for strong legal frameworks to protect human rights.

The ongoing debate over the use of the term "apartheid" to describe the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is notable. While some academics and human rights organizations argue that Israel's policies and actions toward Palestinians constitute apartheid, others strongly disagree.

The most impactful sources is the submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry on the 2022 Conflict in the Occupied Palestinian Territory by Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association and the International Human Rights Clinic at Harvard Law School. The document details Israeli apartheid practices in the West Bank, such as discriminatory laws and policies, forced displacement, and other forms of repression.

All in all, the sources provide different perspectives on the issue of state-sponsored discrimination in Palestine. While some authors argue that the legal framework is insufficient in addressing discrimination, others suggest that the Palestinian campaign against Israel at the United Nations Human Rights Council is biased. The sources also highlight evidence of apartheid in the West Bank, and one author argues that Israel is practicing apartheid in Palestine. Through this research, it is clear that the topic of discrimination in Palestine is complex and multifaceted, and there is a need for further discussion and analysis.

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