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Palestinians Changing the Historical Narrative
The Palestinians have not lived in the country for generations, but rather are immigrants who arrived relatively recently. -
Iran’s Fortunes Rising in a Middle East Vacuum
Iran is behind recent attacks on Israel's northern and southern borders. -
Conflicting Expectations on the Geneva Deal with Iran
Many questions have arisen about whether the P5+1 and the Islamic Republic of Iran interpret the interim understanding reached in Geneva on November 24, 2013, in the same way. -
Sworn to Destruction: What Iranian Leaders Continue to Say about Israel
Iranian leaders are consistent in their anti-Israel rhetoric, clear about their hostile intentions, and certain of their apocalyptic beliefs. Here are their top anti-Israel statements from 2013, with links to the original source in Persian. -
How Nuclear Talks Help Iran Dominate the Middle East
Iran foresees no substantial danger as it keeps marching toward its strategic goals. -
Will Gen. Sisi Be the Next President of Egypt?
The mood of Egyptians has changed from friendship and admiration toward the U.S. to open hostility. -
Future EU Sanctions Against Israel?
Is the scenario of a full-scale EU boycott of Israel at all realistic? -
Hostile Iranian Messages on Eve of Rouhani's UN Visit
Vol. 13, No. 26 24 September 2013 With Iranian President Rouhani speaking at the UN in New York, it is useful to see the messages coming out of Tehran from an annual military parade held on Sept. 22, 2013. Significantly, […] -
Iran’s Plans to Take Over Syria
Iran sees the civil war in Syria as a war of survival against a radical Sunni uprising that views Iran and the Shiites as infidels to be annihilated. -
The Kurdish Awakening in Syria
A "Greater Kurdistan" is no longer a remote possibility. -
Abuse of the Media by Palestinian Propaganda
In the struggle for hearts and minds, imagery is more compelling than dry, defensive arguments. -
The European Union – Blatant Prejudice
The unprecedented and hostile EU fixation with Israel and its settlements is based on deliberately misleading and flawed legal and political assumptions. -
The Sources of Iranian Negotiating Behavior
This analysis identifies patterns exhibited by the Iranian government and the Iranian people since ancient times. Most importantly, -
Passport Control: An Examination of U.S. Policy on Jerusalem
Designation of place of birth on passports is neither tantamount to the establishment of foreign policy nor to its implementation -
The Fundamentals of Israel's Strategic Environment
Iraq, 210 miles from Israel, is planning to modernize its ground forces with new armored and mechanized formations. -
No End to Palestinian Claims
There is considerable evidence that the Palestinian leadership has claims to Israeli territory within the 1967 lines.
Special Reports
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Israel at War: Primary Sources
Perspectives on Israel at war – from the War of Independence to the Gaza War of 2012 – from those writing at the time, the primary sources of history. -
Draft International Convention for the Prevention of Incitement
Incitement has become one of the major tactical weapons in the arsenal of certain governments terror organizations and societies in advocating terror, violence and hatred. -
Iran: "Destroy Israel"
Calls for Israel's destruction are being voiced by a broad spectrum of the Iranian leadership. -
The Arab Peace Initiative
By the time Saudi Arabia's "Arab Peace Initiative" reached the Arab summit in Beirut in March 2002, it had been modified and its terms hardened. -
Palestinian Responsibility for the Second Intifada
Yasser Arafat and important segments of the Palestinian leadership were directly responsible for suicide bombing attacks that struck Israel’s major cities during the Second Intifada (2000-2005), leaving more than 1,000 Israelis dead and many more permanently maimed. -
Israel's Rights As A Nation State
This book explains clearly why the Jewish people deserve a state of their own and refutes all the major claims against Israel’s rights. -
Iranian Shiite Terror Cell in Nigeria
Shiite communities around the world represent the infrastructure upon which Iran builds its subversive policies worldwide. -
"Al-Aksa is in Danger": The Lie That Won't Die
Palestinians often hear from their leaders that a Muslim holy site in Jerusalem, al-Aksa mosque, is in danger of collapse – and the Jews are to blame. -
The Legal Basis of Israel’s Naval Blockade of Gaza
A ship that clearly intends to breach a lawful blockade may be stopped when it is still on the high seas. -
New Developments in Iran's Missile Capabilities
Iran is vigorously pursuing several missile and space programs at an almost feverish pace with impressive achievements. -
Israel and the False Charge of Apartheid
The comparison of Israel to South Africa has been utterly rejected by those who understand the old Apartheid system. -
The Jewish Conspiracy: A Strategic Weapon
The Protocols of the Elders of Zion – a proven lie and forgery – is being published around the world, with new editions in Arabic almost every year. -
Major Knesset Debates 1948-1981
A translation of the major Knesset debates dealing with the critical issues in Israel’s history from 1948 to 1981 in this classic six-volume work. -
Is Israel a Colonial State?
Israel’s creation, far from being a foreign colonial transplant, can actually be seen as the vanguard of and impetus for decolonialization of the entire Middle East, including a significant part of the Arab world, following the fall of the Ottoman Empire. -
Jerusalem: Dangers of Division
The main reason for the decrease in the Jewish majority in Jerusalem is that large numbers of Jews are leaving the city. -
Hamas is not the IRA
For the British government, formal negotiations with the IRA could only occur in a context in which republican violence had been brought to an end. -
The ICC and Recognition of a Palestinian State
A unilateral declaration of statehood, instead of a negotiated solution to the conflict, would violate existing treaties. -
The UN Gaza Report: A Substantive Critique
On Thursday, November 5, 2009, Amb. Dore Gold and Judge Richard Goldstone discussed the UN report on Gaza war crimes. -
Proportionality in Modern Asymmetrical Wars
In Israel's Gaza operation, Israeli commanders successfully followed the requirements of the principle of proportionality. -
Why Is Israel's Presence Called "Occupation"
If handling over authority to an interim government ended the occupation of Iraq, would the same not hold true for Israel and the Palestinian Authority? -
Ahmadinejad's Incitement to Genocide
Written by Justus Reid Weiner, Esq., with Amb. Meir Rosenne, Prof. Elie Wiesel, Amb. Dore Gold, Irit Kohn, Adv., Amb. Eytan Bentsur, and MK Dan Naveh -
The Palestinian Refugees on the Day After "Independence"
The gap between Israel and the Palestinians on the refugee question cannot be reconciled. The Palestinians reject any compromise on the issue. -
Illegal Construction in Jerusalem
Municipalities and governments in all parts of the world have struggled with illegal building. However, compared with the incessant denunciation of rather infrequent demolitions by the Jerusalem Municipality, there has been nearly a complete lack of publicity when other governments demolish illegal structures. -
Take an Interactive Tour of Jerusalem
We invite you to expand your knowledge of Jerusalem by navigating through our panoramic image of the city. -
On-Line Treasures of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs
Learn about the incredible resources of the Jerusalem Center -
International Law
Over 100 articles focusing on international law pertaining to Israel and the Middle East -
Learning about Israel? Resources for Teachers and Students:
Primary Source Material on Key Points in Israel’s History Israel’s Wars Major Knesset Debates (1948-1981) Robert Kennedy’s reports from Palestine in 1948 In-Depth Analysis of Israel’s Security and Diplomatic Challenges Israel’s case under international law Final-status issues: borders, […]