IPAAR | Initiative

The Initiative for Palestinian Authority Accountability and Reform

In his speech before a joint session of Congress, in Washington on July 19, 2023, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said, “Palestinian terror against Israel or Israelis undermines any possibility for a future of peace between our peoples.... Terror is not a bump in the road. Terror is hatred and bloodshed. It contradicts humanity’s most basic principles of peace.… The younger generation of Israelis and Palestinians deserve better. They are all worthy of a future to look towards, a future of peace and prosperity. A future of hope.”

The Initiative for Palestinian Authority Accountability and Reform (IPAAR) will strive to influence decision-makers in both Israel and the international community to hold the Palestinian Authority to account for its continuous, systematic, and fundamental breaches of the internationally witnessed and guaranteed Oslo Accords.

IPAAR will focus on both the Palestinian Authority’s malfeasance towards Israel and Jews, including, inter alia, terror promotion, antisemitism, “Apartheid” propaganda, and international lawfare against the State of Israel, on the one hand, and the widespread corruption and abuse of human rights of the Palestinians by the Palestinian Authority, on the other.

IPAAR will provide an extensive database of information regarding the practices and policies of the Palestinian Authority that undermine the goal of achieving peace between Israel and the Palestinians and advocate that both the Israeli and foreign governments hold the PA accountable for these actions.

IPAAR will also provide a critical research-based analysis of the steps needed to reform the Palestinian Authority and turn it from being an obstacle to peace into a vehicle that promotes a future of peace, prosperity, and hope for both Israelis and Palestinians.

IPAAR Critical Research-Based Analysis

Maurice Hirsch, JCFA

4.12.24

Understanding Abbas’s Decision to Appoint Rawhi Fattouh as His Successor

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's appointment of Rawhi Fattouh as interim successor marks a pivotal shift in Palestinian Authority governance. This move effectively consolidates power within the Palestine Liberation Organization, sidelining established PA structures.

Amb. Alan Baker

24.11.24

The ICC Arrest Warrants Are an Illegal Action in Violation of the ICC Statute

This article examines the legality of the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrants, arguing they violate the ICC Statute by exceeding jurisdiction, undermining legal principles, and politicizing international justice processes.

Maurice Hirsch, JCPA

24.11.24

Five Requirements Abbas Must Meet to Demonstrate His Commitment to Peace

This article outlines five critical steps Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas must take to prove his commitment to peace, focusing on ending incitement, halting violence, and fostering a genuine two-state solution.

Maurice Hirsch, JCPA

20.11.24

The UNRWA Funding Anomaly

Anomalies of UNRWA, highlighting its unique structure, controversial practices, and the implications of its financing on perpetuating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and dependency among Palestinian refugees.

JCFA

13.11.24

UNRWA’s “Palestine Refugee” Hoax

This article examines UNRWA's role in perpetuating the Palestinian refugee issue, arguing that the agency's policies hinder conflict resolution and sustain refugee status across generations, impacting prospects for peace.

Maurice Hirsch

13.11.24

The EU Attempts to Promote Gender Equality in the Palestinian Authority

This article explores the European Union's efforts to advance gender equality within the Palestinian Authority, examining challenges, initiatives, and the broader implications for women's rights in Palestinian society.

Maurice Hirsch, JCPA

3.11.24

Palestinian Misrepresentation and Falsification of the Oslo Accords Tax Provisions

The Oslo Accords established economic commitments between Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) to promote peace. Despite Israel collecting substantial taxes on behalf of the PA, funds have reportedly been diverted to activities undermining peace, including terror support. Israel should consider reassessing tax waivers, adopting performance-based criteria for future transfers.

Yoni Ben Menachem, JCFA

4.9.24

Arab Countries Urge Mahmoud Abbas to Unite Fatah Movement

Arab nations are pressing Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to resolve internal Fatah divisions, aiming to bolster Palestinian unity amidst regional tensions.

Dan Diker, JCFA

3.9.24

Israel Under Fire – Foreword

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JCPA, Prof. Gerald M. Steinberg

18.8.24

Israel Under Fire – NGO Warfare: From Human Rights Watch to Campus Mobs

The article explores how NGOs like Human Rights Watch and campus groups use legal and public campaigns to target Israel, framing these efforts as modern forms of warfare that undermine Israel's legitimacy.