Israel's critical requirements for defensible borders

"While there has been significant public discussion about Palestinian demands in the peace process, there has been little in-depth analysis of Israel's rights and requirements. This study is intended to fill that vacuum, presenting a comprehensive assessment of Israel's critical security requirements, particularly the need for defensible borders that was enshrined in UN Security Council Resolution 242 and endorsed by past U.S. administrations. The study also details the key elements of a demilitarized Palestinian state, as was proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shortly after taking office in 2009. The vital importance of Israel's control over West Bank airspace is also carefully considered, as are the risks to Israel of deploying international forces there. Historically, every peace accord the State of Israel has reached with its neighbors has been challenged by other Middle Eastern states across the region or by international terrorist organizations. Given that experience, the only peace that will last over time is a peace that Israel can defend"--back cover.