The Historical Linkage: Israel’s Legitimacy and the Idea of Partition.

The article raises the question of the international legitimacy of the state of Israel. It highlights the debate on the idea of a Jewish polity in Palestine and the role of the Zionist movement in the creation of the state of Israel. Also discussed are the implications of Israel's occupation and settlement of the West Bank in the 21st century for its commitment to partition and its legitimacy in the international arena.