International Legitimacy for Israel's Strategy in Conflict Against the Palestinians

Abstract

This strategy research paper (SRP) analyzes the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, focusing on Israel s dual priorities -- the need for security and for legitimacy in this conflict. This paper seeks to identify options for IDF commanders to balance the nation s objectives for security and legitimacy. The paper will first examine the near-term history of Israel s military actions, Israel s position in the face of a campaign to undermine its legitimacy, and the challenges facing IDF commanders today. Then, a review of the situation today and the role of main actors in the arena will show the importance of the international legitimacy in the eyes of the Israeli population and suggest four options for the way forward. Subsequently, analysis of each option s risks and opportunities will indicate a recommended option that assist the military leadership to give for the political leaders the time and freedom to decide about the end, the means and the directions to solve this conflict.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 20, 2012
Accession Number
ADA561370

Entities

People

  • Eran Makov

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Education
  • Governments
  • Human Rights
  • International Law
  • Law
  • Leadership
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Nongovernmental Organizations
  • Security
  • Societies
  • Strategic Communications
  • Teamwork
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Political science
  • Sociology

Readers

  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Strategic Security Studies