The Palestinian Israeli Conflict in the shadow of the Arab Revolutions

Since its establishment as a state in 1948 Israel has based its relations with Arab countries and the Palestinians on the principles of denial of Palestinian national rights, the threat of military force and collaboration with corrupt, undemocratic Arab regimes. The Arab revolutions sweeping the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are having an impact on the relationships between Israel and the Palestinians on one hand and Israel and neighbouring Arab countries on the other. The social and political changes that these revolutions have provoked have questioned Israel’s military doctrine. The have also inspired Palestinians and Israelis to take nonviolent action in their pursuit of peace and justice.