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After the death of their commanders in Syria, Hizbullah and Iran have a dilemma. - Arafat Colluded with Hamas Against Israel
Hamas confirms Arafat planned the 2000 Intifada. - Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood Have Sights on West Bank and Jordan
Security cooperation between Israel and the Palestinian Authority prevents Hamas attempts to seize the West Bank. - How the Islamic State Threatens the West
The Islamic State is an enemy of Western civilization. - Unmasking BDS: Radical Roots, Extremist Ends
Global BDS activists exploited the 2014 Gaza conflict to reinvigorate their political and economic warfare campaign against Israel. - Abbas Shuts the Door to Negotiations with Israel
Institute for Contemporary Affairs Founded jointly with the Wechsler Family Foundation Vol. 14, No. 39 December 4, 2014 On Nov. 29, the Arab League approved a political action plan by PA President Mahmoud Abbas aimed at imposing the […] - Hamas Embraces the Path of the Islamic State (ISIS)
Hamas adopts the Islamic State’s terror methods of stabbings and vehicular attacks. - The Congressional Role in U.S.-Iran Policy
Institute for Contemporary Affairs Founded jointly with the Wechsler Family Foundation Vol. 14, No. 37 November 17, 2014 The new 114th Congress convenes in January 2015 with Republican majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives. Congressional […] - The “Status Quo” on the Temple Mount
The old status quo on the Temple Mount has been greatly degraded. - Iran: “The Fourth Arab Capital in Our Hands”
Iran commands the Strait of Hormuz and now is trying to seize the Bab el-Mandeb Strait - North African Fighters in the Syrian and Iraqi Conflict
Jihadist fighters return from the wars to destabilize Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. - Iran Accelerates Arming of Hizbullah and Hamas
Iran adds the West Bank to its confrontation with Israel. - Role of Hamas and Fatah in the Jerusalem Disturbances
The Brotherhood’s strategy hopes to unite all of the region’s Islamic movements around the idea of the Muslim Caliphate with the Al-Aqsa Mosque as its hub. - In Algeria, After President Bouteflika
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Institute for Contemporary Affairs Founded jointly with the Wechsler Family Foundation Vol. 14, No. 40 December 4, 2014 At the end of last month, Egypt’s Prosecutor General filed a lawsuit against Hamas’ military arm Ezzedin Al Qassam, intending […] - The First Hizbullah Attack against Israel since 2006
For the first time since the Second Lebanon War in 2006, Hizbullah claimed responsibility for an attack against Israeli forces.
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- 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. - 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. - Recognition of Palestine – Legally Questionable
“Recognition of Palestine” Hinders Peace Negotiations - Israel's Right to
Secure Boundaries:
UN Resolution 242
Looking at Israel's right to secure borders 40 years after UN resolution 242. - Homeland Security Portal
Jerusalem Center publications related to American homeland security concerns - 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. - 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. - Iranian Shiite Terror Cell in Nigeria
Shiite communities around the world represent the infrastructure upon which Iran builds its subversive policies worldwide. - 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. - "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 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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? - Proportionality in Modern Asymmetrical Wars
In Israel's Gaza operation, Israeli commanders successfully followed the requirements of the principle of proportionality. - 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. - 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. - 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, […] - 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.