Discover insights from Leo Meyer about life in Judea and Samaria, settling misconceptions, and the coexistence of Jewish and Palestinian communities.
Can Jews and Palestinians Ever Live Together in Judea and Samaria?
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Why the UN Push for Palestinian Statehood Should be Rejected
On 7 March 2025, thinc. published an extensive report entitled: “The Future of the ‘Occupied Palestinian Territory’: Will Common Sense Return to the U…
The Palestinians do not have an automatic right to statehood?
In the last few months of 2024, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted two Resolutions intended to speed up the establishment of a Palesti…
Behind the ‘Settlers’ Narrative: A Conversation with Yossi Dagan
Often, the news reports about ‘violent settlers’ in the West Bank, labeling them as radicals and extremists who allegedly commit acts of violence against Palestinians. But is this portrayal accurate?
To delve deeper into the reality of the situation and to understand more about the people living in the area of Judea and Samaria, we spoke with Yossi Dagan, the head of the Samaria Regional Council. He shares his perspective on the matter.
Israel on trial – a spiritual battle in The Hague
The International Court of Justice is considering the status of the West Bank and East Jerusalem this week. 52 countries are addressing the court. The majority of them are hostile to the existence and security of the Jewish state of Israel.
One of the speakers at the hearings is jurist Andrew Tucker. He is attending the hearings this week at the Peace Palace in The Hague, also called the “temple of peace.” He sees this as a spiritual battle for which urgent prayer is needed.
Debunking the Lie that Israel is in Violation of International Law
After recent terrorist attacks in Jenin and Samaria, Israel announced the approval of 1,000 new homes to be built in Eli, Samaria… As expected, Israel received harsh criticism from the international community, including the US
Israel is on Trial in the UN – is there a case for the defense? Part I
In May this year, many Jews and their friends will celebrate the 75th birthday of the State of Israel. The Jewish State has been violently opposed for over a century, since before it was a physical reality, even back while it was still a political idea.
Israel’s Trees Were Destroyed by the Nations. Now, They’re Planting Trees in the Holy Land
2,000 years ago, the nations began destroying the land of Israel. Now, the nations have the opportunity to restore Israel’s forests. There is a remarkable group of people who can be found in all parts of the world.
Explainer: What on Earth is Going on in Israel? Two Months After Election Earthquake, Tsunami Roils Israeli Politics
Two Months After Election Earthquake, Tsunami Roils Israeli Politics. On January 19, Israel’s Supreme Court barred a member of the new Netanyahu government
Support of Illegal Construction in Area C Undermines International Law
The EU is supporting Palestinian take-over of Area C—in conflict with the Oslo Accords, and international law. In the June 1967 Six Day War, Israel gained control of the Eastern part of Jerusalem (including the Old City), and Judea and Samaria
Centenary of the Mandate for Palestine: Part 3 – The San Remo Conference of April 1920
The San Remo Conference commenced on 18 April 1920 at the Villa Devachan in the Italian Riviera town of San Remo. As previously mentioned, the San Remo Conference was an addendum to the 1919 Paris Peace Conference specifically to deal with the carve-up of the defeated...
Partition – The Idea of Two States
In 1920 the League of Nations approved the Mandate for Palestine. The idea was to enable the Jewish people to re-establish their homeland “in Palestine”. The territory of Palestine was one area, comprising what is today Israel, the West Bank and Jordan. The idea...