Includes bibliographical references and index

Part one -- The role of International Law -- 1. The role of international law and human rights in peacemaking and crafting durable solutions for refugees / by Lynn Welchman -- 2. Justice against perpetrators: the role of prosecution in peacemaking and reconciliation / by Alejandra Vicente -- 3. Popular sovereignty, collective rights, participation and crafting durable solutions for Palestinian refugees / by Karma Nabulsi -- Part 2 -- Housing, land and property restitution -- 4. Israel's land regime and the Iqrit model / by Usama Halabi and Hussein Abu Hussein -- 5. The right to housing and property restitution in Bosnia and Herzegovina / by Paul Prettitore -- 6. Land restitution in South Africa -- PHOTO ESSAY -- Part three -- 7. Arab protection of Palestinian refugees: investigation and basis for development / by Muhammad Khalid al- Az'ar -- 8. UNRWA's role in Palestinian refugee protections / by Harish Paravathaneni -- 9. A plan for temporary protection and durable solutions / by Susan Akram and Terry Rempel -- Part four -- Putting rights into practice -- 10. The Nakba - something that did not occur (although it had to occur) / by Eitan Bronstein -- 11. Transitional justice models and their applicability to the Zionist-Palestinian conflict / by Jessica Nevo --12. Public participation in peace processes: comparative experience and relevant principles / by Celia McKeon -- 13. Do Israeli rights conflict with the Right of Return? Udentifying the possible arguments / by Michael Kagan