Report on Israeli Settlement in the Occupied Territories

Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert has revealed a greater interest in defining by year’s end his historical contribution, an intention no doubt fueled by his July 30 decision to resign from leadership of the Kadima party, and thus the premiership.

This Report explores the glaring contradiction between Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s statements that Israel will be “finished” if it does not end its occupation of the Palestinians, and his government’s policy of expanding settlements that ensure permanent conquest and settlement of the West Bank and East Jerusalem. 

Do Settlements Represent Facts on the Ground? 

Rice: No . . . and Yes