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Will the Obama-Netanyahu Talks Impact on U.S. Elections?
Words in New York and actions in the Middle East Read More »A Shift in the Islamic Center of Gravity?
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Ethnic Opposition to Iran’s Regime Is on the Rise
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The Internal Palestinian Fight for Jerusalem
Who’s who in the battle for “Al Quds” Read More » -
The 2016 Election: Jews and Their Politics
American Jewish voting behavior explained in 12 principles Read More » -
Protecting the Status of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem
The impact of the two waves of terror instigated by the Palestinians in 2014 and 2015 on the status quo on the Temple Mount is the major focus of this study. Read More » -
Iran in the Post-Nuclear Deal Era: Iranian Dissidents’ Perspective
Iranian dissidents expect that the Iranian regime will eventually violate the 2015 nuclear deal. Read More » -
The Psychology of "Lone Wolf" Palestinian Arab Violence
The material and social support provided by the PA and the cultural support of Palestinian society help sustain "lone wolf" attacks Read More » -
The Aftershock of the Nazi War against the Jews, 1947–48:
Could War in the Middle East Have Been Prevented?
This article deals with the after-effects of Nazi anti-Zionist propaganda in the Arab world and the antisemitic campaign of the Mufti of Jerusalem. Read More » -
Luxury Alongside Poverty in the Palestinian Authority
Alongside the slums of the old refugee camps, a parallel Palestinian society is emerging. Read More » -
The Nuclear Deal: No Pause in Iran's Vow to Destroy Israel
Ayatollah Khomeini’s founding vision of the eradication of Zionism still guides Iran's religious, political and military establishment. Read More » -
Iran’s Involvement in Terror
U.S. Government documents Iran’s international terrorism. Read More » -
Israeli Security Policy in Syria
The attempted Hizbullah attack thwarted on the Golan Heights and the air strikes attributed the Israeli Air Force on against military targets in Syria join a series of similar incidents over the past three years. Read More » -
Egypt’s Projection of Military Power in the Middle East
Egypt loses its restraint in dealing with Muslim terrorists Read More » -
Khamenei Redefines Iran's Red Lines for Nuclear Talks
After nuclear “agreement,” Iranian leaders stake out hard line positions. Read More » -
The Saudi Military Intervention in Yemen
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Israel and the Gaza Strip: Why Economic Sanctions Are Not Collective Punishment
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A Bad Agreement with Iran Will Undermine Middle East Stability
Iran regards itself as spearheading a redress of historical injustices that relegated the Shiites to a minor status in the Arab and Islamic world. Read More »
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The Gaza War 2014: The War Israel Did Not Want and the Disaster It Averted
Israel was the target of thousands of rockets and mortar attacks against its civilian population and clearly acted out of self-defense. Read More » -
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. Read More » -
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. Read More » -
Homeland Security Portal
Jerusalem Center publications related to American homeland security concerns Read More » -
Israel's Right to
Secure Boundaries:
UN Resolution 242
Looking at Israel's right to secure borders 40 years after UN resolution 242. Read More » -
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. Read More » -
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. Read More » -
"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. Read More » -
New Developments in Iran's Missile Capabilities
Iran is vigorously pursuing several missile and space programs at an almost feverish pace with impressive achievements. Read More » -
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. Read More » -
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. Read More » -
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. Read More » -
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? Read More » -
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. Read More » -
On-Line Treasures of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs
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International Law
Over 150 articles focusing on international law pertaining to Israel and the Middle East Read More » -
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, […] Read More » -
Recognition of Palestine – Legally Questionable
“Recognition of Palestine” Hinders Peace Negotiations Read More »