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Recent Publications and Videos
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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, […] -
The Geneva Agreement: The Devil Is in the Wider Picture
It is easy to reduce any analysis of the Geneva agreement to the number of centrifuges Iran will still have and the levels of enrichment that are permitted. -
The Sources of Iranian Negotiating Behavior
This analysis identifies patterns exhibited by the Iranian government and the Iranian people since ancient times. Most importantly, -
Abuse of the Media by Palestinian Propaganda
In the struggle for hearts and minds, imagery is more compelling than dry, defensive arguments. -
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 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. -
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. -
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. -
Syria: Lessons from Past Weapons Inspections
Past attempts to control the weapons of mass destruction (WMD) of rogue regimes in the Middle East have faced problems. -
Anti-Israeli “Lawfare”
Israel’s detractors manipulate international law to invent rules that are applied only to Israel and not to other states. -
Egyptian Emigres in the Levant
A Hamas leader made the surprising claim that a large part of the Palestinian Arabs are not indigenous to this area but rather immigrated from surrounding countries. -
Understanding the Iranian Nuclear Challenge
If negotiations only halt one aspect of the Iranian nuclear effort while letting the other parts of the program go forward, the world will still face an Iranian challenge in the years ahead. -
The Geopolitics of Israel’s Offshore Gas Reserves
The flow of natural gas from Israel’s Tamar reservoir in the Mediterranean to the Ashdod reception facility was inaugurated on March 30, 2013, ushering in a new era in Israel’s energy sector. -
The Al-Dura Affair and Its Implications for France
The report of Israel’s governmental inquiry committee on the al-Dura affair should be taught in journalism schools throughout the world. -
Understanding Israeli Interests in the E1 Area
The Israeli building program known as E1 (East-1), situated between Jerusalem and Maale Adumim, has been on the Israeli and world agenda for twenty years. It is subject to a severe Israeli-Palestinian dispute and prompts strong international opposition.
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. -
The "Al-Aksa Is in Danger" Libel: The History of a Lie
The modern blood libel “Al-Aksa is in danger" has come to be regarded as unalloyed truth by millions in the Muslim world. -
The Sources of Iranian Negotiating Behavior
This analysis identifies critical elements of Iranian culture that have been systematically ignored by policymakers for decades. -
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, […]