Kershner, Isabel,

Returning to Reality. Isabel Kershner. - Jerusalem Report, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 106, Environment, 1522-3205; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Returning to Reality, Nov. 17, 2003; pp. 92+.

"The fate of the Palestinian refugees of 1948 has long been considered one of the most fundamentally intractable issues mitigating against any Israeli-Palestinian final-status deal. The Palestinian leadership has insisted for years that without an Israeli recognition of the right of return, at least in principle, there can be no end to the conflict. The Palestinians base their claim on U.N. Resolution 194 of 1948, which stipulates that the 'refugees wishing to return to their homes and live at peace with their neighbors should be permitted to do so at the earliest practicable date,' and that compensation should be paid for the property of those who choose not to return." (JERUSALEM REPORT) This article discusses the contentious right of return issue between the Palestinians and the Israelis.

1522-3205;


Geneva Accord 2003


Arab-Israeli conflict
Palestinian Arabs--Attitudes
Refugees--Palestinian
Return migration
Right of property


Israel--Politics and government

AC1.S5

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