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The Status of Jerusalem in International and Israeli Law

2018 | Shmuel Berkowitz

This monograph, however, shows that Israel has valid legal status in Jerusalem. Israel gained control of both parts of the city after Jordan and other Arab states declared war upon it in May 1948 and in June 1967 respectively. In doing so, Israel exercised its right to self-defense, which international law recognizes as a legitimate reason for using military force.

Abbas’ Threat to Revoke Palestinian Recognition of Israel

May 8, 2018 | Amb. Alan Baker

Abbas’ threat is – as always – a double-edged sword

Jerusalem: The Renewed Diplomatic Struggle over the City’s Future

May 8, 2018 | Amb. Dore Gold

Jerusalem Center President Dore Gold confronts the myths which subvert archaeology, history, and international law, and undermine the Jewish connection to Jerusalem.

The U.S. Embassy Prepares to Move to Jerusalem

May 7, 2018 | Nadav Shragai

Is President Trump Right to Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital?

April 15, 2018 | Amb. Dore Gold

Our Ambassador to the World

April 12, 2018 | Nitzan Kedar

Work Begins on New Jerusalem Light Rail Extension to Serve Jews and Arabs

March 12, 2018 | Nadav Shragai

Jewish-Arab Coexistence in Jerusalem and Local Elections

February 21, 2018 | Nadav Shragai

Abbas Rejects Jerusalem Suburb Solution for a Palestinian Capital

February 7, 2018 | Nadav Shragai

The Fake News Narrative of Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Arab Politicians

February 4, 2018 | Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser

East Jerusalem Palestinians Reject Ramallah’s Directives

February 1, 2018 | Pinhas Inbari

Palestinian Manipulation of the International Criminal Court

January 21, 2018 | Amb. Alan Baker

Palestinian Capital in Abu Dis or Ramallah?

January 10, 2018 | Yoni Ben Menachem

Givat Hamatos: A Strategic Jerusalem Neighborhood

January 4, 2018 | Nadav Shragai

Mahmoud Abbas vs. Donald Trump

December 17, 2017 | Yoni Ben Menachem