Annexation
Annexation is an illegal act of aggression under international law.
The State of Israel justified its military incursions into Gaza by pointing out that no country would allow a neighbouring territory to launch missiles across its border without reprisal.
Israel invaded and occupied the West Bank over half century ago. Since then around a half million Israeli’s have settled in this territory. Now the Israeli Government has announced its intention to take over (annex) parts of its neighbouring territory cementing these settlements into the State of Israel.
Would any country willingly allow its neighbour to take over large sections of its territory? Below you will find a selection of reactions concerning the intention to annex.
JDI LETTERS AND JOINT INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGNS
LETTER TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN JEWISH BOARD OF DEPUTIES
Letter sent from JDI to the South African Board of Deputies asking them to speak out publicly against annexation and their response.
J-LINK INTERNATIONAL NETWORK LETTER AGAINST ANNEXATION
J-Link, supported by 50 organziations from 17 countries came together to say STOP ANNEXATION
JDI RESPONSE TO TRUMP PLAN
JDI’s official position and response to the proposed Trump administration’s Middle East ‘Peace Plan’
International Response
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INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS
MEMO: ANNEXATION AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
A brief composed by J Street, an American pro-Israel, pro-peace advocacy organisation, on what annexation by this Israeli government might look like and what its consequences could be.
REPORT: RAMIFICATIONS OF WEST BANK ANNEXATION: SECURITY AND BEYOND
Commanders for Israel's Security, comprised of 300 retired IDF generals, Mossad, Shin Bet and Police equivalents, conducted an in-depth study of the consequences of unilateral annexation of the West Bank.
POSITION PAPER: THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF WEST BANK ANNEXATION BY ISRAEL ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF PALESTINIAN RESIDENTS
Yesh Din, and Israeli Human Rights organisation, highlights some of the major impacts Israeli annexation of all or part of the West Bank could have on Palestinians’ rights.
ARTICLES ON ANNEXATION AND ITS EFFECTS
+61J: Dear Peter, come see the green shoots of Jewish and Palestinian coexistence. Click here.
Jewish Currents: Yavne: A Jewish Case for Equality in Israel-Palestine. Click here.
+61J: Beinart’s switch from two-state to one-state solution unleashes furious debate. Click here.
Times of Israel: Netanyahu aide said to admit US in no mood for annexation, so PM won’t go ahead. Click here.
New York Times: Arab Envoy Warns Israelis That Annexation Threatens Warming Ties. Click here.
The Elders: The Elders call for new Middle East peace plan to counter Israeli annexation threat. Click here.
Australian Jewish News: Youth movements voice opposition. Click here.
MEMO: British MPs urge government to impose sanctions on Israel if it annexes West Bank. Click here.
Economist: How fast will Israel’s new government proceed with annexation? Click here.
Foreign Policy: The United States Doesn’t Get Israel Anymore. Click here.
Citizen: Israel’s planned annexation of occupied Palestinian territories is provocative – Dirco. Click here.
Haaretz: U.K., EU States Warn Netanyahu-Gantz Government Against West Bank Annexation. Click here.
J-Weekly: As Israel considers annexation, Biden calls to keep the two-state solution alive. Click here.
Foreign Policy: Netanyahu’s Annexation Plan Is a Threat to Israel’s National Security. Click here.
J-Post: France threatens Israel ties over settlement annexation. Click here.
ANA: Palestinians appeal for South African support against Israeli annexation of their land. Click here.