Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations

Conferences & Seminars

Al-Zaytouna || Working PaperThe Israeli Policy of Extrajudicial Assassinations and International Law

By Prof. Vera Gowlland-Debbas ... It is important to place Palestine in context before addressing the issue of Israel's policy of extrajudicial or targeted assassinations. Palestine has been recognised by the United Nations as a territory with an international status. This was confirmed by the International Court of Justice in its 2004...

Al-Zaytouna || Discussion PanelIsrael and the Possibilities of War in 2010

As many local, regional, and international sources and politicians mention the possibility of witnessing a new war in the Middle East, involving Israel and any -or all- of the "refusal front" parties (Hamas/ Gaza, Hizbullah/ Lebanon, Syria and Iran); Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations held a Discussion Panel about...

Al-Zaytouna || Working PaperThe Human Rights of Children and Women in the West Bank and Gaza Strip

By Prof. Curtis F.J. Doebbler ... Children and women are among the most vulnerable to human rights abuses during armed conflict and occupation. As a people under occupation for over sixty years this is particularly true of Palestinian children and women. This paper examines Israel's treatment of Palestinian children and women in the West Bank and...

Al-Zaytouna || Panel DiscussionThe Turkish Regional Role and its Implications on the Palestinian Issue

The Turkish regional role has evolved controversially in the last two years, specifically with regards to the Palestinian issue and the Turkish-Israeli Relations. Although this change was visible through many events, its extent and significance has not yet been clearly identified. But according to Dr. Mohammad Noureddine, the expert in Turkish...

Al-Zaytouna || Keynote AddressInternational Law, Israel and Palestine

By John Dugard... The dispute over Palestine is a political one but it is conducted within a legal framework. From the outset – the notorious Partition Plan contained in General Assembly Resolution 181(II) - international law has played an important role in the dispute. Today, the dispute is probably more characterized by legal argument than at...

Al-Zaytouna || Discussion Panel The Palestinian Issue in 2010

On Saturday January 11, 2010, Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations held its annual strategic assessment discussion panel on the Palestinian issue, entitled this year: "The Palestinian Issue in 2010". The Panel was held with the participation of a select of academics and intellectuals who are involved with the Palestinian...

Al-Zaytouna || Conference Final Statement of "Israel and the International Law" Conference

Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations in Beirut convened a conference under the theme "Israel and the International Law", on 4-5 November 2009. The conference was attended by a large and distinguished gathering of elite scholars, experts, researchers, and concerned persons. The conference comprehensively discussed throughout...

Al-Zaytouna || Conference Abstracts of the Papers Presented at "Israel and the International Law" Conference

Please find below the Abstracts of the papers presented at the Israel and the International Law Conference, that was organized by Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations in Beirut on 4-5/11/2009. For the conference schedule, please click here: Conference Program For a brief Bio of the authors, please click here:...

Al-Zaytouna Centre Holds a Conference onThe Cultural Heritage of Jerusalem (al-Quds)

Within the framework of celebrating al-Quds (Jerusalem) capital of the Arab Culture for the year 2009, al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations held an academic conference entitled "The Cultural Heritage of Jerusalem (al-Quds)", in Crown Plaza hotel, Beirut/ Lebanon, on 16/7/2009. The conference was attended by a select of...

Al-Zaytouna Centre Holds a Discussion PanelThe Jewish Identity of the Israeli State: Challenges and Implications

Under the title " The Jewish Identity of the Israeli State: Challenges and Implications", al-Zaytouna Centre held a small discussion panel on Saturday 30/5/2009, with participation of a select of relevant research and media experts. At the beginning, Dr. Mohsen Saleh the Manager of al-Zaytouna Centre, welcomed the participants pointing...

Al-Zaytouna Centre Holds a Panel Discussion on:The Hamas-Fatah Dialogue and the Prospects of National Reconciliation

Under the title of “The Hamas-Fatah Dialogue and the Prospects of National Reconciliation”, a panel discussion was organized by Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations in Beirut, at the Crown Plaza Hotel, on Wednesday July 2nd, 2008. It was attended by a number of academics and parties concerned with...

Al-Zaytouna Centre Holds a Discussion on:The Reflections of the Lebanese Strife on the Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon

On 29/3/2008, al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations organized a panel discussion on the reflections of the Lebanese strife on the Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, a topic that raises many questions in Palestinian and Lebanese circles at the moment, and, hence, requires careful study and analysis by...

Al-Zaytouna Centre Holds a Panel Discussion on:The Hamas Experience and Prospects of Solving the National Palestinian Crisis

Under the title “The Hamas Experience and Prospects of Solving the National Palestinian Crisis”, al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations held a panel discussion at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Beirut, on Thursday 25th July, 2007. Attending the discussion was a selected group of intellects, educated elite...

In a Panel Discussion by al-Zaytouna Centre:Prospects for the Resistance and Settlement Tracks in Resolving the Palestinian Issue

On Thursday February 22nd 2007, al-Zayotuna Centre for Studies and Consultations organized a panel discussion under the title “Prospects for the Resistance and Settlement Tracks in Resolving the Palestinian Issue”. The discussion was attended by a number of Lebanese and Arab experts, in addition to a body of...

The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO): Evaluating the Experience and the Efforts of Reconstruction

In a Roundtable Discussion held by al-Zaytouna Centre:The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO): Evaluating the Experience and the Efforts of Reconstruction

For two consecutive days (30-31 May 2006), al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations held a roundtable discussion entitled: The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO): Evaluating the Experience and the Efforts of Reconstruction. The discussion was held at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon. The opening...

Parliamentary Elections: Palestinian Developments and External Connotations

A Roundtable Discussion at Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations onParliamentary Elections: Palestinian Developments and External Connotations

Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations organized at its headquarters a roundtable discussion on the results of the Palestinian elections on 8/2/2006. The discussion was entitled “Parliamentary Elections: Palestinian Advancement and External Connotations,” with the participation of a selected elite of...

Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations Organizes a Roundtable on:Gaza Strip after Israeli Withdrawal: A Reading into the Future

With attendance from Palestinian, Lebanese and Arab experts and specialists besides others concerned with the Palestinian issue, Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations arranged a one day roundtable under the title of “Gaza Strip after the Israeli Withdrawal: A Reading into the Future” at the Crown...