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Latrun – a no man’s land in Israel
Latrun – a no man’s land in Israel

Author(s): Gideon Biger
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: Polskie Towarzystwo Geopolityczne
Keywords: Israel; Palestine; no man’s land; crisis areas; geopolitics

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the geopolitical interpretations of the cases of no man’s lands. On the example of Latrun area, which is located on Israel-Palestine demilitarized zone it is analyzed how conflict history affected political situation of this land, how it is governed and how both sides want take it. Situation in Latrun remains unclear. Israel considers it as part of Israel, but the Palestinians see this area as part of the former West Bank.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 122-131
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: English