The Role of NGO's in the EU debate on Israel-Palestine : A Case Study of the Expansion of a Different Jewish Voice
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2013-08
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The conflict in Israel, between the Israeli and the Palestinians, has been going on for decades
and several supranational organizations have played a role in finding a solution. One of these
organizations is the European Union, which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012 for making
wars in Europe unthinkable. Since they achieved that, you would think they would be able to
also achieve this in the surrounding countries that play a significant role in EUs policy. One of
its main foreign policies is the European Neighbourhood Policy and both Israel and Palestine
are part if this policy. However, this did not lead to peace within the region. As a result of this
conflict several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) were established. These NGOs try to
put pressure on several institutions to fight for peace. The Dutch NGO ‘Een Ander Joods
Geluid’ (EAJG), a different Jewish voice, has been focusing on Dutch politics and public
opinion. But they feel that an expansion to the European Union would achieve more, since
there place in the Dutch debate is very well developed and they are seen as a trustworthy
organization. The focus of this thesis is on the influence of NGOs at the EU level with regard to
the Israel-Palestinian conflict. This to be able to answer the central question of this thesis.
Which is : How can a small Dutch NGO influence EU policy with regard to Israel-Palestine?
This is studied to be able to develop a clearer view on NGO influence and the
opportunities for those NGOs to expand their influence. But also to help increase the available
information on the subject. This study is both academically and socially relevant. It adds to
the debate around the issue and might help bring a solution to the conflict closer with more
pressure of NGOs on the EU and from the EU on both countries.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen