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Why International Peacekeepers Cannot Replace the IDF in the Defense of Israel

Why International Peacekeepers Cannot Replace the IDF in the Defense of Israel

August 8, 2013 | Amb. Dore Gold
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strong statement in June 2013 ruling out proposals for the deployment of international forces to defend Israel was completely understandable given recent events.
Why the Six-Day War Still Matters

Why the Six-Day War Still Matters

June 8, 2012 | Amb. Dore Gold
In a period in which the delegitimization of Israel's rights is at the heart of the agenda of its adversaries, Israeli diplomats must now more than ever speak up and stress the historical truth of what happened forty-five years ago and not let the twisted narrative being sold to the U.N. to take hold.
Targeted Killings and Double Standards

Targeted Killings and Double Standards

June 5, 2012 | Justus Reid Weiner
This study compares the use of targeted killings by the Israel Defense Forces and several Western armies (the U.S., the U.K., the Netherlands, Canada and Australia) that have implemented such policies.
For long-range ops, IDF creates new Special Forces Command

For long-range ops, IDF creates new Special Forces Command

December 16, 2011 | Amb. Dore Gold
Israel’s bitter lessons

Israel’s bitter lessons

September 28, 2011 | Amb. Dore Gold
Israel’s Military Justice System in Times of Terror

Israel’s Military Justice System in Times of Terror

March 30, 2011 | Judge Amnon Straschnov
A Moral Evaluation of the Gaza War – Operation Cast Lead

A Moral Evaluation of the Gaza War – Operation Cast Lead

February 4, 2010 | Prof. Asa Kasher
The Importance of an Israeli Victory Against Hamas for the West: Dore Gold on Sky News

The Importance of an Israeli Victory Against Hamas for the West: Dore Gold on Sky News

January 5, 2009 | Amb. Dore Gold
International Law and the Fighting in Gaza

International Law and the Fighting in Gaza

August 27, 2008 | Justus Reid Weiner, Abraham (Avi) Bell
Hizballah in Lebanon: The War Was Not Supposed to End This Way

Hizballah in Lebanon: The War Was Not Supposed to End This Way

September 1, 2006 | Chuck Freilich
Israel’s Commitment to Domestic and International Law in Times of War

Israel’s Commitment to Domestic and International Law in Times of War

October 10, 2004 | Judge Amnon Straschnov
Pride and Dissent in the Israeli Military

Pride and Dissent in the Israeli Military

July 12, 2004 | Brig.-Gen. Gershon HaCohen
Balancing IDF Checkpoints and International Law: Teaching the IDF Code of Conduct

Balancing IDF Checkpoints and International Law: Teaching the IDF Code of Conduct

November 19, 2003 | Lt. Col. Amos Guiora
The Meaning of Terrorism for the IDF Military Commander

The Meaning of Terrorism for the IDF Military Commander

April 2, 1995