United States Institute of Peace - Israel and the Palestinian Territories

Following the war between Israel and Hamas in the summer of 2014, and the collapse of Israeli and Palestinian negotiations preceding the hostilities, tensions within and between Israeli and Palestinian societies are high, the prospect of a resumption of violent conflict looms, and new challenges exist to the prospects for a negotiated settlement.  Against this backdrop, USIP works at both the policy and grassroots levels to prepare the ground for peace.  We develop and support programs and initiatives that work to prevent a deterioration of conditions on the ground, and that can serve to reinvigorate public support for diplomatic and other non-violent initiatives. Learn more about Israel, The Palestinian Territories, and the Arab-Israeli Conflict and USIP's work