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Trump’s “Deal of The Century”: Major Flaws Awaiting A New Government in Israel

Once the Covid-19 pandemic has subsided, all of the geopolitical challenges that the Middle East faces will resurface, amplified. Hence, whatever its composition, the new Israeli government will undoubtedly face serious flaws in, among other things, the territorial dimensions of President Trump’s “Deal of the Century” — namely, the drawing of borders, the enclaves, the territorial exchanges and the annexation of large parts of the West Bank. (By Gilead Sher, Gideon Biger, Baker Institute Blog, April 16, 2020)

A Practical Roadmap For 'Deal of The Century'?

Since all parties involved will undoubtedly bear the consequences of Trump's highly problematic Peace to Prosperity plan, it is worth examining its framework and how Israelis, Palestinians and Arab states can navigate the negotiation process. (By Gilead Sher, Daniel Cohen, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, may 11, 2020)

Comparing the “Deal of the Century” with Previous Plans

This article offers a brief comparison with the main points of previous plans, with reference to the proposed solutions of each of the core issues in the conflict. (By: Gilead Sher, INSS, February 2, 2020)

Let’s call Trump’s plan what it is: Oslo C

President Donald Trump went to great lengths on Tuesday to present his Israeli-Palestinian peace plan — his “deal of the century” — as novel and even groundbreaking. But if you take a closer look, you’ll notice that we’ve seen much of it before.(By Gilead Sher, Forward, January 29, 2020)

Israeli Settlements: Legal Status, Political Reality

This brief assesses the consequences of the Trump administration’s new policy on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, particularly within the context of past legal arguments and the stances of six previous U.S. presidential administrations. (By Gilead Sher, Daniel Cohen, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, January 23, 2020)

East Jerusalem and the Palestinian Legislative Council Elections

The participation of East Jerusalem residents in the Palestinian Legislative Council elections has become a matter of contention between Hamas and Fatah. While the Fatah-controlled Palestinian Authority has conditioned this participation on Israeli consent, Hamas has insisted that there is no such requirement and that the two sides should wage a joint struggle to force Israel to let this population participate. (By Yohanan Tzoreff, Kobi Michael, Gilead Sher, INSS Strategic Assessment, January 2020)

Israel and the Future of the Two-State Solution

The overarching principle that must guide Israel’s considerations in any future agreement is what will provide security, not the location or status of one settlement or another. (By Ami Ayalon, Gilead Sher, Orni Petruschka, The National Interest , December 22, 2019)

U.S.-Iran Negotiations: A Guide for the Perplexed

The authors examine the varied approaches used by the U.S. and Iran during the ongoing nuclear negotiations, with particular emphasis on how each side approaches the Israeli-Palestinian arena and Iran’s entrenchment in Syria and Lebanon. (By Gilead Sher, Daniel Cohen, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, December 10, 2019)

Unilateral West Bank Annexation by Israel: A Hazardous Voyage

The authors explain why unilateral annexation of the West Bank by Israel would have pernicious and lasting consequences, leading Israel to an unprecedented crisis of delegitimization, enhanced demonization and isolation. (By Gilead Sher, Daniel Cohen, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, October 31, 2019)

Netanyahu's Defense Treaty with Trump Is a Bad Idea. Just as Well It's Only a Gimmick

First there was the moving of the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem. Then came a recognition of Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, followed by a qualified U.S. statement that Israel has the right to annex portions of the West Bank.
(By Gilead Sher, Alon Pinkas, TIME, September 16, 2019)
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