Articles by Barak Ravid

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Netanyahu: Weak against Hamas, Strong against Europe
Barak Ravid - Haaretz, 22 Dec 2014

Netanyahu doesn’t have a solution to the deep diplomatic isolation Israel has maneuvered itself into under his leadership; his most recent response to the accumulation of events was disproportionate and conveyed mainly hysteria.

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Despite Pressure from U.S. and Israel, Switzerland to Hold Summit on Palestinians
Barak Ravid - Haaretz, 15 Dec 2014

Fourth Geneva Convention signatories to meet Wed. December 17; Israel and the U.S. expected to boycott the summit.

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Haaretz Obtains Full Document of EU-Proposed Sanctions against Israel
Barak Ravid - Haaretz, 24 Nov 2014

Sanctions could apply to Israeli politicians opposed to the two-state solution, which could include Bennett and Rivlin; steps against European companies working in settlements; punitive measures against Palestinians over ‘negative measures.’

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Spain Freezes Arms Exports to Israel over Gaza Op
Barak Ravid - Haaretz, 11 Aug 2014

5 Aug 2014 – This is the second country to announce sanctions over weapons sale to Israel in the past 24 hours.

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Swell of Boycotts Driving Israel into International Isolation
Barak Ravid - Haaretz, 16 Dec 2013

Western activists and diplomats are gunning for Israel’s settlements in the Palestinian territories, and if peace talks fail, the rain of boycotts and sanctions could turn into a flood.

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Netherlands Calls On Stores to Label Products from Israeli Settlements
Barak Ravid - Haaretz, 11 Mar 2013

Dutch follow British lead. The Netherlands’ foreign minister said in a speech to parliament Wednesday [6 Mar 2013] that the settlements are illegal and an obstacle to peace. The labeling of products by retail chains in Holland will allow consumers to know whether they want to purchase these products. Other European countries expected to follow suit in coming weeks.

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ICC Rejects Palestinian Bid to Investigate Israeli War Crimes during ‘Cast Lead’ Gaza Operation
Barak Ravid - Haaretz, 9 Apr 2012

International Criminal Court in The Hague says reason for decision is that Palestine is currently recognized by the United Nations as an ‘observer,’ not a ‘Non-member State’. The International Criminal Court prosecutor announced Tuesday [3 Apr 2012] that he has rejected a bid by the Palestinian Authority to have the war crimes tribunal investigate Israeli conduct during ‘Operation Cast Lead’ in Gaza. The reason for his decision was that under the ICC’s founding treaty, the Rome Statute, only internationally recognized states can join the court.

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Ireland Upgrades Status of Palestinian Mission to Embassy
Barak Ravid - Haaretz, 31 Jan 2011

Palestinian delegation in Ireland will be upgraded to an official embassy, following France and Spain; U.K., Sweden, Belgium, Finland, Germany and Denmark expected to follow.

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Medvedev: “As we did in 1988, Russia still recognizes an independent Palestine”
Barak Ravid and Reuters – Haaretz, 24 Jan 2011

Russian president makes announcement after meeting with PA President Mahmoud Abbas in West Bank; Israeli officials fear recognition will cause a domino effect of other states following Russia’s lead, including China.

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Report: Secret Document Affirms U.S.-Israel Nuclear Partnership
Haaretz Service, Barak Ravid and Reuters – Haaretz, 19 Jul 2010

Israel’s Army Radio reported on Wednesday [14 Jul 2010] that the United States has sent Israel a secret document committing to nuclear cooperation between the two countries. According to Army Radio, the U.S. has reportedly pledged to sell Israel materials used to produce electricity, as well as nuclear technology and other supplies, despite the fact that Israel is not a signatory of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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UN LIKELY TO REFER GOLDSTONE FINDINGS TO THE HAGUE
Shlomo Shamir, Barak Ravid and Avi Issacharoff – Haaretz, 10 Feb 2010

Arab states set to force debate that would bring Gaza war crimes claims before international court.The United Nations is likely to refer the findings of the Goldstone report to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, diplomatic sources in New York said on Saturday. A decision to bring the report on last year’s Gaza […]

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