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The Palestinian Authority’s Responsibility for the Outbreak of the Second Intifada: Its Own Damning Testimony

The Palestinian Authority’s Responsibility for the Outbreak of the Second Intifada: Its Own Damning Testimony

February 20, 2013 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Jonathan D. Halevi
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 challenging diplomatic predicament

Israel’s challenging diplomatic predicament

February 15, 2013 | Amb. Dore Gold
In light of developments over the last few years, there has been a growing realization in Israel that the chances of reaching a complete final status agreement with the Palestinians are presently extremely small.
Operation Pillar of Defense (Gaza – November 2012): Objectives and Implications

Operation Pillar of Defense (Gaza – November 2012): Objectives and Implications

January 21, 2013 | Michael Herzog
In its Nov. 2012 military operation, Israel focused on enhancing deterrence rather than dismantling Gaza’s terror infrastructure or toppling the Hamas government.
What’s Behind Abbas’ New Tone?

What’s Behind Abbas’ New Tone?

January 11, 2013 | Amb. Dore Gold
Israeli Diplomacy Within The Corridor Of Palestinian Unilateralism

Israeli Diplomacy Within The Corridor Of Palestinian Unilateralism

December 7, 2012 | Amb. Dore Gold
The Changing Mideast Power Structure

The Changing Mideast Power Structure

October 12, 2012 | Amb. Dore Gold