Policies of Forced Population Transfer Alongside the five main periods of colonial forcible displacement outlined above, there exist a multitude of discriminatory practices and means employed by Israel which seek to control all aspects of Palestinian life, and ultimately change the demographic composition of the country. There are at least nine individual policies aimed at forcibly transferring the Palestinian population. This Series discusses each policy separately in order to clarify Israeli laws and other mechanisms which facilitate the displacement of Palestinians. Despite its urgency, the forced displacement of Palestinians rarely receives an appropriate response from the international community. While many individuals and organizations have already discussed the policies of forced population transfer, civil society lacks an overall analysis of the system of forced displacement that continues to oppress and disenfranchise Palestinians today. BADIL therefore spearheads targeted research on forced population transfer and produces critical advocacy and scholarly materials to help bridge this analytical gap. BADIL seeks to present this Series of Working Papers in a concise and accessible manner to its designated audiences: from academics and policy makers, to activists and the general public. Generally, the Series contributes to improving local, regional and international actors’ understanding of the human rights situation in Palestine. We hope that the Series will inform stakeholders, and ultimately enable advocacy which will contribute to the dismantling of a framework that systematically violates Palestinian rights on a daily basis. Geographical Note: The reach of the Israeli regime is not limited to the Palestinians living in the occupied Palestinian territory, but it is also targeting Palestinians who live on the Israeli side of the “1949 Armistice Line” as well as those living in forced exile. Statistics show that 60 percent of registered refugees live in exile in Arab host countries. Of this 60 percent, 40 percent live in Jordan, 10 percent live in Syria and 9.2 percent live in Lebanon. As a result of their ongoing forced displacement and exile, Palestinian refugees have sought refuge worldwide. 29