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The Postwar Career of Nazi Ideologue Johann von Leers, aka Omar Amin, the “First Ranking German” in Nasser’s Egypt

The Postwar Career of Nazi Ideologue Johann von Leers, aka Omar Amin, the “First Ranking German” in Nasser’s Egypt

July 10, 2016 | Joel Fishman
Abstract Johann von Leers, aka Omar Amin (1902-1965), was one of the foremost antisemitic propagandists of the Third Reich. He hated Jews and Judaism, as well as Christianity, which he regarded as a Jewish sect. As a young man, he had reached out to Hajj Amin al-Husseini, the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem. In 1928, he […]

What’s the history of the Egypt-Israel Border ?

July 4, 2016 | Prof. Ruth Lapidoth
Professor Ruth Lapidoth, Senior Researcher at the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies and Professor Emeritus of International Law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem addresses the legal aspects of Sykes-Picot Agreement.
Arab World: Distancing Religion from Politics?

Arab World: Distancing Religion from Politics?

June 13, 2016 | Amb. Zvi Mazel
Is political reform possible in the Arab World?
Has Egyptian President Abd el Fattah el Sisi Lost his Charm?

Has Egyptian President Abd el Fattah el Sisi Lost his Charm?

April 21, 2016 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah
Understanding the Significance of Protests Over Egypt’s Handing Over Two Islands to Saudi Arabia

Understanding the Significance of Protests Over Egypt’s Handing Over Two Islands to Saudi Arabia

April 19, 2016 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah, Amb. Zvi Mazel, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser
Is Egypt’s Transfer Of Two Red Sea Islands to Saudi Arabia a Risk for Israel?

Is Egypt’s Transfer Of Two Red Sea Islands to Saudi Arabia a Risk for Israel?

April 13, 2016 | Amb. Alan Baker
Is Turkey Planning to Destabilize Lebanon?

Is Turkey Planning to Destabilize Lebanon?

March 27, 2016 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah
Hamas’ Terrorism in Egypt

Hamas’ Terrorism in Egypt

March 10, 2016 | Yoni Ben Menachem
Michelle Mazel, La Maison du Pacha; Souvenirs d’une Israélienne au Caire (The Pasha’s House – Memories of an Israeli Woman in Cairo)

Michelle Mazel, La Maison du Pacha; Souvenirs d’une Israélienne au Caire (The Pasha’s House – Memories of an Israeli Woman in Cairo)

February 25, 2016 | Dr. Manfred Gerstenfeld
Earthquakes of the Middle East

Earthquakes of the Middle East

February 24, 2016 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah
Saving Gazans or Saving Gaza’s Terrorist Tunnels?

Saving Gazans or Saving Gaza’s Terrorist Tunnels?

December 29, 2015 | Lenny Ben-David
Egypt Accuses Turkey of Subversion

Egypt Accuses Turkey of Subversion

July 14, 2015 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah
Egypt Fights a Terror Onslaught

Egypt Fights a Terror Onslaught

July 13, 2015 | Amb. Zvi Mazel
The Qatari Connection to Terror Incidents in Egypt

The Qatari Connection to Terror Incidents in Egypt

July 7, 2015 | Yoni Ben Menachem
Terror Escalation in Egypt

Terror Escalation in Egypt

July 2, 2015 | Yoni Ben Menachem