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Israel's policy of house demolitions during the first Intifada, / Silber, Efrat

Silber, Efrat	Journal Article
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2011.

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Israel's counter-terrorism policies have often aroused the anger of the Palestinians and the international community. One of the most controversial policies is the demolition and sealing of houses of families connected to a terrorist act. While there is significant media attention on this controversial policy, there have been very few academic studies examining the effectiveness of this policy. This article examines Israel's policy during the first Intifada (1987-1993), administered in accordance with section 119 (1) of the Defence Emergency Regulations of 1945 from the British Mandate government. Based on a carefully structured empirical analysis, the article concludes that the benefits of this policy do not outweigh the costs.

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Israel ; Palestinian ; Intifada ; House Demolitions

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Two states – one lesson: dealing with terrorism ‒ a comparative study / Silber, Efrat

Silber, Efrat	Journal Article
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This article offers a critical comparison between the methods used by Britain in Northern Ireland between 1969 and 1994, and those used by Israel in the West Bank and Gaza between 1987 and 1993. It analyses the dilemmas, difficulties, and obstacles faced by governments in dealing with terrorism. The comparison indicates that despite the differences in the nature of the conflicts, the methods used by both countries were similar. It also suggests that there is equivalency in the retorting principles guiding regimes in the course of emergency situations.

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Terrorism ; Israel ; Northern Ireland ; National Crisis ; Intifada

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