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Israel’s War to Halt Palestinian Rocket Attacks

March 3, 2008 | Amb. Dore Gold

The 2005 Gaza disengagement provided Hamas with a sense of empowerment and self-confidence that led to a clear-cut escalation in the employment of the rocket capabilities that they had previously acquired. As long as the Philadelphi route is open for Hamas smuggling, the risk to Israel will grow as Iran exports rockets of increasing range to Gaza. The port of Ashdod is the next likely target, but should Fajr rockets reach Gaza, there is no reason why Hamas cannot pose a threat to Tel Aviv.

Strategic Implications for Israel of the Gaza-Egypt Border Opening

February 5, 2008 | Dr. Dan Diker

Gaza has transformed from its prior status as part of the Palestinian Authority to its new role as a mini-state that is now an integral part of the Arab world. Since the border opening, weapons have flowed unimpeded into Gaza, enabling the transfer of higher-grade weapons such as anti-aircraft missiles.

International Law and Gaza: The Assault on Israel’s Right to Self-Defense

January 28, 2008 | Abraham (Avi) Bell

A careful examination of the relevant law demonstrates that Israeli counterstrikes to date conform to the requirements of international law. Moreover, Palestinian commission of war crimes and acts considered under international conventions to be terrorist acts and acts of genocide require Israel and other countries to take steps to punish Palestinian criminals for their acts in the Gaza fighting.

Iran Now Free to Achieve Its Military Nuclear Ambitions: An Israeli Perspective on the U.S. National Intelligence Estimate

January 9, 2008 | Maj.-Gen. Aharon Ze'evi Farkash

Weapons Smuggling from Egypt to Gaza: What Can Egypt and Israel Do?

December 19, 2007 | Maj. Gen. (res.) Dr. Yom Tov Samia

Is Syria an Ally or Adversary of Radical Sunni Movements?

December 3, 2007 | Prof. Eyal Zisser

Asaf Romirowsky on Lessons from the Palestinian ‘War’ against Israel

November 15, 2007 | Asaf Romirowsky

The Challenge of Intelligence Assessment Regarding International Terrorist Organizations

November 5, 2007 | Shabtai Shavit

Does the Prospective Purchase of British Gas from Gaza Threaten Israel’s National Security?

October 19, 2007 | Lt.-Gen. (ret.) Moshe Yaalon

Al-Qaeda: The Next Goal Is to Liberate Spain from the Infidels

October 11, 2007 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Jonathan D. Halevi

Syria’s Role in Regional Destabilization: An American View

October 1, 2007 | David Schenker

Anatomy of Syrian-Israeli Tensions: A Background Analysis

September 7, 2007

Understanding the U.S.-israel Alliance: An Israeli Response to the Walt-Mearsheimer Claim

September 2, 2007 | Amb. Dore Gold

A Conversation between Ambassador Dore Gold and Barak M. Seener

July 11, 2007 | Amb. Dore Gold

Iran’s Regional Ambitions: Implications for Israel, Iraq, and the Gulf States

July 10, 2007 | Amir Taheri