Azmi Bishara, the Right of Resistance, and the Palestinian Ordeal
General Material Designation
[Article]
First Statement of Responsibility
R. Falk
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
The indictment of Knesset member Azmi Bishara for statements supporting Palestinian resistance activities directly raises the issue of whether the Palestinians enjoy a right of resistance under international law, given the character of Israeli occupation policies. The existence of such a right of resistance has not received much attention, especially the issue of whether the right extends to force and, if so, to what extent. This article affirms a limited such right and argues that its relevance to the Bishara case should lead to the dismissal of criminal charges.