Journal of Palestine Studies Vol: 28, no. 2, Winter 1999 “Outstanding, essential, readable, trustworthy, unique . . . extremely insightful and helpful to policymakers… It is a rare publication that brings together the ideas of leading opinion-makers in the Arab and American academic and political circles with those of thoughtful and influential Israelis. I look forward to continuing to read the Journal for years to come.” Robert H. Pelletreau, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
In the Winter 1999 Issue Articles 4 May 1999 and Palestinian Statehood: To Declare or Not To Declare? Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 5 Azmi Bishara   Abstract       Full text     The Wye Memorandum: Netanyahu's Oslo and Unreciprocal Reciprocity Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 17 Naseer H. Aruri   Abstract     The Impact of the UN Sanctions on the People of Iraq Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 29 Denis J. Halliday   Abstract     Gender and Politics Under the Palestinian Authority Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 38 Nahla Abdo   Abstract     The Effects of the Peace Process on Political Liberalization in Jordan Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 52 Laurie A. Brand   Abstract     Operation Hiram Revisited: A Correction Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 68 Benny Morris   Abstract     Review Essay and Interview Art and Politics in the Cinema of Youssef Chahine Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 77 Joseph Massad   Abstract     Recent Books Arzt: Refugees into Citizens : Palestinians and the End of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 94 Reviewed by Salim Tamari   Full text     Lockman: Comrades and Enemies Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 95 Reviewed by Musa Budeiri Schulze: Israel's Covert Diplomacy in Lebanon Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 97 Reviewed by Irene L. Gendzier   Full text     Aruri: The Obstruction of Peace : The United States, Israel, and the Palestinians Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 99 Reviewed by Kathleen Christison   Full text     Sela: The Decline of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 100 Reviewed by Deborah J. Gerner   Full text     Farsoun and Zacharia: Palestine and the Palestinians Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 101 Reviewed by Fadle Naqib Rejwan: Arabs Face the Modern World Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 102 Reviewed by As`ad AbuKhalil Kamilipour: The US Media and the Middle East and Wolfsfeld: Media and Political Conflict Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 104 Reviewed by Fawaz A. Gerges Peleg: The Middle East Peace Process Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 106 Reviewed by Rex Brynen   Full text     Watzal: Friedensfeind: Der Konflikt zwischen Israel und Palastina in Geschichte und Gegenwart Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 107 Reviewed by Ilan Pappé Shorter Notices Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 108 Arab views This section aims to give readers a glimpse of how the Arab world views current events that affect Palestinians and the Arab-Israeli conflict by presenting a selection of cartoons from al-Hayat, the most widely distributed mainstream daily in the Arab world. JPS is grateful to al-Hayat for permission to reprint its material. Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 112 Peace Monitor Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 114 Settlement Monitor This section covers items—reprinted articles, statistics, and maps—pertaining to Israeli settlement activities in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights. Unless otherwise stated, the items have been written by Geoffrey Aronson for this section or drawn from material written by him for Report on Israeli Settlement in the Occupied Territories (hereinafter Settlement Report), a Washington-based bimonthly newsletter published by the Foundation for Middle East Peace. JPS is grateful to the foundation for permission to draw on its material. Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 128 Special Document File The Wye River Memorandum and Related Documents Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 135   PDF     Documents and Source Material International A. Vatican Foreign Minister Archbishop Jean-Louis Tauran, Address to the World Conference of Bishops, Jerusalem, 26 October 1998 (excerpts) Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 147 Arab B. Hamas Spokesman Ibrahim Ghawshah, Interview on Wye Plantation Talks, Amman, 15 October 1998 (excerpts) Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 149 Israel C. Israeli Foreign Minister Ariel Sharon, Letter to UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, 30 October 1998 Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 153 United States D1. Joint Working Group on Israeli-Palestinian Relations, "The Palestinian Refugee Question and the Right of Return," Cambridge, MA, May 1998 (excerpts) Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 155 D2. Scott Ritter, Interview on Israel's Role in UNSCOM Inspections in Iraq, New York, 29 September 1998 (excerpts) Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 159 D3. Human Rights Watch, "An Analysis of the Wye River Memorandum," New York, November 1998 Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 162 Chronology This section is part of a chronology begun in JPS 13, no. 3 (Spring 1984). Chronology dates reflect Eastern Standard Time (EST). For a more comprehensive overview of events related to the al-Aqsa intifada and of regional and international developments related to the peace process, see the Quarterly Update on Conflict and Diplomacy in this issue. 16 August-15 November 1998 Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 165   Abstract     Bibliography of Periodical Literature This section lists articles and reviews of books relevant to Palestine and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Entries are classified under the following headings: Reference and General; History (to 1948) and Geography; Palestinian Politics and Society; Jerusalem; Israeli Politics, Society, and Zionism; Arab and Middle Eastern Politics; International Relations; Law; Military; Economy, Society, and Education; Literature and Art; Book Reviews; and Reports Received. Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 28, no. 2, p. 186   Abstract
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