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Egypt, Israel and Hamas -- the Impossible Equation
It is in the national interest of both Egypt and Israel to subdue HamasHamas’s Attack Tunnels: Analysis and Initial Implications
Hamas’ attack tunnels create a new equation in the power balance between Israel and Hamas.“The Father of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard’s Missile Program Is Firing at Tel Aviv”
The current round of fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza in “Operation Protective Edge,” illustrates the regional isolation of Hamas.Institute for Contemporary Affairs
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Iran: The Regional Power behind the Hamas War Effort
Since the calm that was achieved after Operation Pillar of Defense in 2012, Iran has been investing heavily in improving the quantity and quality of the rockets in the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) arsenals. -
What Does an "Islamic Caliphate" in Iraq Mean?
As a new regional reality emerges in the Middle East, Israel faces new and more complex security challenges than in the past. These threats sharply focus the issue of defensible borders west of the Jordan River. -
ISIS: Iran’s Instrument for Regional Hegemony?
If Iran fights ISIS, Tehran would be turning against a movement that has been a useful surrogate for its interests. -
The Weak Link in a Nuclear Agreement with Iran
Is it advisable to make a nuclear agreement with Iran that is so highly dependent upon inspections? -
Kurdistan: The Next Flashpoint
Kurdistan - at the tri-border area between Iraq, Syria, and Turkey - may be the new regional flashpoint in the Middle East. -
How the Syrian War is Reshaping the Region
The current political and military upheavals in the Middle East are producing new and far-reaching demographic realities. -
Iran Launches “Hizbullah Syria” Against Israel on Golan
“Hizbullah Syria” is a new vehicle for enhanced Iranian subversion in the Golan Heights -
PA's Ties with Hamas, Islamic Jihad: An Iranian Windfall
With the reconciliation agreement, Abbas is preparing to integrate Hamas and Islamic Jihad into the PLO. -
The Rock and Roll Boycott of Israel
Overall, the cultural boycott of Israel appears to be losing ground. -
Will Middle Eastern Christians Survive?
Throughout the Middle East, the birthplace of Christianity, Christians are facing pervasive and systematic persecution that is steadily increasing in its intensity and scope. -
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. -
“Cold-Blooded Murder” or a War on Terror?
Almost all Palestinians killed since talks began were from radical and Islamic terrorist groups. -
Palestinian Manipulation of the International Community
The lengthy and continuing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians has evolved, over the years, through various phases or cycles of terror on the one hand, and attempts at peace-making on the other. -
Palestinian Accession to International Conventions
The hurried acceptance of the Palestinian applications by the UN is a serious violations of international law. -
Iran’s Fortunes Rising in a Middle East Vacuum
Iran is behind recent attacks on Israel's northern and southern borders. -
Palestinians Changing the Historical Narrative
The Palestinians have not lived in the country for generations, but rather are immigrants who arrived relatively recently.
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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. -
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. -
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? -
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
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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, […]