Palestinian civil society issues BDS call

The ICJ finds construction of the wall in occupied Palestinian territory and its associated regime contrary to international law and identifies legal consequences.

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat dies in France, opening a transition in the leadership of the PLO and Palestinian Authority.

Mahmoud Abbas wins the Palestinian Authority presidential election following Arafat’s death; the vote takes place under conditions of continuing occupation.

Abbas and Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon announce a cessation of violence at a summit in Egypt; implementation and underlying issues remain contested.

A broad coalition of Palestinian civil society organizations issues a call for boycott, divestment and sanctions until Israel complies with international law and Palestinian rights.

Israel begins evacuating settlers from Gaza under its unilateral disengagement plan. Palestinian factions and observers disagree over its implications for occupation and sovereignty.

Israel completes removal of permanent ground troops and settlements from inside Gaza; control of airspace, maritime access and most crossings remains central to debates over the territory’s legal...

Israeli and Palestinian representatives reach an agreement concerning Gaza crossings and movement after disengagement; implementation remains uneven.

Palestinians vote in legislative elections; Hamas’s Change and Reform list wins a parliamentary majority, reshaping Palestinian politics.

A government led by Ismail Haniyeh takes office after the legislative elections amid disputes over recognition, aid and relations with Israel.