Publication

This report traces the development of Israeli national security in the context of Palestinian statehood and examines its implications for US policymaking. The paper identifies cornerstones of Israel's national security discourse, traces the country's thinking from the first Intifada to Hamas' election victory and discusses why Israel needs a viable Palestinian state. Subsequently, the paper examines the Palestinian state's relationship with Israel, asks how it could be established and outlines the further development of Israeli thinking. The paper argues that demography is becoming more important than geography and leads to a redefinition of national security.