Israel: Country Profile
The story on Israel: Its place in the Middle East and through six decades of conflict, the successes and failures of the peace process, and the latest political, social and economic issues.
The Peres Center for Peace
Brief description and history of Israel's Peres Center for Peace, established in 1996 by former prime minister and Nobel laureate Shimon Peres.
Brief description and history of Israel's Peres Center for Peace, established in 1996 by former prime minister and Nobel laureate Shimon Peres.
U.N. Security Council Resolution 1710 (2006)
Full Text of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 Ending Israel-Hezbollah War (2006)
Full Text of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 Ending Israel-Hezbollah War (2006)
Operation Cast Lead
Brief definition and history of Operation cast Lead, Israel's assault on Gaza (Dec. 27, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009)
Brief definition and history of Operation cast Lead, Israel's assault on Gaza (Dec. 27, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009)
J Street
Description and brief history of J Street, the Jewish-American lobbying organization and liberal counterpoint to AIPAC.
Description and brief history of J Street, the Jewish-American lobbying organization and liberal counterpoint to AIPAC.
How Walter Cronkite Mediated Egyptian Israeli Negotiations Be…
How Walter Cronkite in 1977 scooped Jimmy Carter and mediated Egyptian Israeli negotiations before the Camp David accords.
How Walter Cronkite in 1977 scooped Jimmy Carter and mediated Egyptian Israeli negotiations before the Camp David accords.
Public Committee Against Torture in Israel (PCATI)
The Public Committee Against Torture in Israel (PCATI) believes that torture and ill treatment of any kind and under all circumstances is incompatible with the moral values of democracy and the rule of law.
The Public Committee Against Torture in Israel (PCATI) believes that torture and ill treatment of any kind and under all circumstances is incompatible with the moral values of democracy and the rule of law.
What If Iran Had Nuclear Weapons?
Do the West or Israel have any standing to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons? Is a nuclear Iran more dangerous than a pre-emptive war on Iran?
Do the West or Israel have any standing to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons? Is a nuclear Iran more dangerous than a pre-emptive war on Iran?
Benjamin Netanyahu and the Peace Process - Your Advice on How Israel'…
Your turn to suggest what steps Benjamin Netanyahu should take to advance the peace process.
Your turn to suggest what steps Benjamin Netanyahu should take to advance the peace process.
Mossad's Tunis Assassination of the PLO's "Abu Jihad"
Background, details and consequences of the Mossad's assassination of the PLO's Abu Jihad, or Khalil al-Wazir, in Tunis on April 16, 1988
Background, details and consequences of the Mossad's assassination of the PLO's Abu Jihad, or Khalil al-Wazir, in Tunis on April 16, 1988
What Is Israel's Peace Now?
Description and brief history of Peace Now, one of Israel's largest non-governmental and human rights organizations working for a two-state solution and a resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Description and brief history of Peace Now, one of Israel's largest non-governmental and human rights organizations working for a two-state solution and a resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Origins of Peace Now Movement: Soldiers' 1978 Open Letter to Menahem Begin
In March 1978, in the wake of Israel's invasion of Lebanon, 348 Israeli soldiers and reservists urged Israeli Prime Minister Menahem Begin to choose peace with Arabs over "Greater Israel." The letter was at the origin of the Peace Now movement.
In March 1978, in the wake of Israel's invasion of Lebanon, 348 Israeli soldiers and reservists urged Israeli Prime Minister Menahem Begin to choose peace with Arabs over "Greater Israel." The letter was at the origin of the Peace Now movement.
A Palestinian Youth Orchestra Is Disbanded Over a Holocaust Concert
In Jenin, in the Palestinian Territories of the Occupied West Bank, a Palestinian youth string orchestra led by Wafa Younis and called Strings for Freedom is disbanded when Palestinian politicos object to a Holocaust concert the group participated in.
In Jenin, in the Palestinian Territories of the Occupied West Bank, a Palestinian youth string orchestra led by Wafa Younis and called Strings for Freedom is disbanded when Palestinian politicos object to a Holocaust concert the group participated in.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Likud Party Chief and Former Prime Minister
A profile of Benjaim Netanyahu, Israel's former Prime Minister and Likud Party chief.
A profile of Benjaim Netanyahu, Israel's former Prime Minister and Likud Party chief.
Who's Who in Israel's 2009 Election for Prime Minister
Who's Who in Israel's 2009 Election for Prime Minister, from Benjamin Netanyahu to Tzipi Livni to Ehud Barak to Avigdor Lieberman.
Who's Who in Israel's 2009 Election for Prime Minister, from Benjamin Netanyahu to Tzipi Livni to Ehud Barak to Avigdor Lieberman.
Why Israel Is in Conflict with Al Jazeera
Following the 2009 Gaza war, Qatar shut down its trade mission with Israel. In retaliation, Israel vowed to restrict al Jazeera , the Qatar-based satellite news channel, in Israel.
Following the 2009 Gaza war, Qatar shut down its trade mission with Israel. In retaliation, Israel vowed to restrict al Jazeera , the Qatar-based satellite news channel, in Israel.
How Israel Helped to Spawn Hamas
Beginning in the 1970s, Israel helped to spawn Hamas in Gaza in an attempt to counterbalance the influence of Fatah and the Palestine Liberation Organization. The gamble failed.
Beginning in the 1970s, Israel helped to spawn Hamas in Gaza in an attempt to counterbalance the influence of Fatah and the Palestine Liberation Organization. The gamble failed.
Ehud Barak, Israel's Defense Minister and Former Prime Minister
A profile of Ehud Barak, Israel's Defense Minister and Former Prime Minister and Labor Party chief.
A profile of Ehud Barak, Israel's Defense Minister and Former Prime Minister and Labor Party chief.
1967: Charles De Gaulle Condemns Israel's Occupation of Arab Territories
In a November 1967 news conference, French President Charles de Gaulle condemned Israel's expansionist wars and occupation of Arab territories and predicted an unsustainable occupation.
In a November 1967 news conference, French President Charles de Gaulle condemned Israel's expansionist wars and occupation of Arab territories and predicted an unsustainable occupation.
How Saudi Arabia Discriminates Against Jews
It isn't a secret that Saudi Arabia has long discriminated against Jews, forbidding them to enter the country. Bot for years, the U.S. government complied and enabled Saudi bigotry.
It isn't a secret that Saudi Arabia has long discriminated against Jews, forbidding them to enter the country. Bot for years, the U.S. government complied and enabled Saudi bigotry.
Anwar Sadat's Historic Address to the Knesset
The full text of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's historic address to the Israeli Knesset on Nov. 20, 1977, the first time an Arab leadder addressed the Israeli parliament.
The full text of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's historic address to the Israeli Knesset on Nov. 20, 1977, the first time an Arab leadder addressed the Israeli parliament.
What Is the Palestinian Declaration of Independence of 1988?
Written by Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, the Palestinian Declaration of Independence, also known as the Algiers Declaration of 1988, defined the Palestinian state, rejected violence and terrorism, and implicitly recognized Israel's right to exist.
Written by Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, the Palestinian Declaration of Independence, also known as the Algiers Declaration of 1988, defined the Palestinian state, rejected violence and terrorism, and implicitly recognized Israel's right to exist.
President Bill Clinton's Eulogy at Yitzhak Rabin's Funeral, Nov. 6, 1995
An earnestly shaken President Clinton delivered these words at Mt. Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem at Yitzhak Rabin's funeral on Nov. 6, 1995, following Rabin's assassination two days earlier.
An earnestly shaken President Clinton delivered these words at Mt. Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem at Yitzhak Rabin's funeral on Nov. 6, 1995, following Rabin's assassination two days earlier.
Yitzhak Rabin's Last Words: November 4, 1995
On Nov. 4, 1995, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin attended a mass rally in Israel held under the slogan, "Yes to Peace, No to Violence," and delivered these words, which proved his last, before he was assassinated by Yigal Amir, an Israeli law student and right-wing extremist who opposed Rabin's peace overtures to the Palestinians. Rabin was 73.
On Nov. 4, 1995, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin attended a mass rally in Israel held under the slogan, "Yes to Peace, No to Violence," and delivered these words, which proved his last, before he was assassinated by Yigal Amir, an Israeli law student and right-wing extremist who opposed Rabin's peace overtures to the Palestinians. Rabin was 73.
Yitzhak Rabin's Assassination, November 4, 1994
At a peace rally attended by some 100,000 people on Nov. 4, 1995, Yitzhak Rabin, a revered leader of Israel, was assassinated by Yigal Amir, an Israeli law student upset that Rabin made peace with Palestinians.
At a peace rally attended by some 100,000 people on Nov. 4, 1995, Yitzhak Rabin, a revered leader of Israel, was assassinated by Yigal Amir, an Israeli law student upset that Rabin made peace with Palestinians.
Profile: Israel's Yitzhak Rabin (1922-1995)
Profile of Israel's Yitzhak Rabin (1922-1995), who led Israel militarily and politically and brokered its first recognition of Palestinian autonomy in 1994.
Profile of Israel's Yitzhak Rabin (1922-1995), who led Israel militarily and politically and brokered its first recognition of Palestinian autonomy in 1994.
Palmach, the Haganah Elite Group at the Origin of the Israeli defense Forces
Definition of Palmach, or "Strike Force," an elite group of the Haganah in British-Mandate Palestine that formed the core of the Israeli Defense Forces.
Definition of Palmach, or "Strike Force," an elite group of the Haganah in British-Mandate Palestine that formed the core of the Israeli Defense Forces.
Haganah
Origins and definition of Haganah, the paramilitary force at the origin of the Israeli Defense Forces, or Israeli military.
Origins and definition of Haganah, the paramilitary force at the origin of the Israeli Defense Forces, or Israeli military.
Saad Haddad and the South Lebanon Army (SLA)
A profile of Saad Haddad and the South Lebanon Army, who operated in South Lebanon alongside Israeli forces between 1976 and 2000.
A profile of Saad Haddad and the South Lebanon Army, who operated in South Lebanon alongside Israeli forces between 1976 and 2000.
Text of UN Resolution 425 (1978) Calling for Israel's Withdrawal from Lebanon
Text of United Nations Resolution 425 (1978) Calling for Israel's Withdrawal from Lebanon and the establishment of UNIFIL, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon.
Text of United Nations Resolution 425 (1978) Calling for Israel's Withdrawal from Lebanon and the establishment of UNIFIL, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon.
Israel's Prime Ministers Since 1948
A complete list of Israel's prime ministers from 1948 to the present.
A complete list of Israel's prime ministers from 1948 to the present.
Ronald Reagan on the Assassination of Egypt's Anwar Sadat
President Ronald Reagan addressed the United States on radio and television briefly on Oct. 6, 1981, following the assassination of Egypt's Anwar Sadat. Here is what he said.
President Ronald Reagan addressed the United States on radio and television briefly on Oct. 6, 1981, following the assassination of Egypt's Anwar Sadat. Here is what he said.
Profile: Israel's Tzipi Livni, Kadima Leader and Prime Minister
A Profile of Israel's Tzipi Livni, leader of Israel's Kadima Party, former foreign minister and current prime minister.
A Profile of Israel's Tzipi Livni, leader of Israel's Kadima Party, former foreign minister and current prime minister.
Israel at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Summer Games
Your Guide to the 2008 Beijing Olympics for Israel: IsraelÂ’s Olympic history and country profile, and IsraelÂ’s athletes at the 2008 Olympics by name and by sport, or game.
Your Guide to the 2008 Beijing Olympics for Israel: IsraelÂ’s Olympic history and country profile, and IsraelÂ’s athletes at the 2008 Olympics by name and by sport, or game.
Glossary: Israel's Likud Party
Definition of Israel's Likud Party, established in 1973.
Definition of Israel's Likud Party, established in 1973.
Analysis: The Winograd Commission Report on Israel's 2006 War in Lebanon
An analysis of the Winograd Commission report on Israel's 2006 war: context, contradictions and consequences
An analysis of the Winograd Commission report on Israel's 2006 war: context, contradictions and consequences
What Is Israel's Winograd Commission?
An explanation of Israel's Winograd Commission, appointed to study the cause and consequence of Israel's 2006 Lebanon War
An explanation of Israel's Winograd Commission, appointed to study the cause and consequence of Israel's 2006 Lebanon War
Summary of the Winograd Commission on Israel's 2006 Lebanon War, Interim Report
Summary of the April 2007 interim report of the Winograd commission on the conduct of the Israeli government of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and the Israeli military regarding Israel’s 2006 war in Lebanon.
Summary of the April 2007 interim report of the Winograd commission on the conduct of the Israeli government of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and the Israeli military regarding Israel’s 2006 war in Lebanon.
Summary Findings of the Winograd Commission on Israel's 2006 Lebanon War
Summary of the final report of the Winograd commission on the conduct of the Israeli government of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and the Israeli military regarding Israel’s 2006 war in Lebanon.
Summary of the final report of the Winograd commission on the conduct of the Israeli government of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and the Israeli military regarding Israel’s 2006 war in Lebanon.
Israel: Country Profile
The basics on Israel's government structure, its population, religious and ethnic breakdown, the military, the economy, and a summary of Israeli history going back to ancient times
The basics on Israel's government structure, its population, religious and ethnic breakdown, the military, the economy, and a summary of Israeli history going back to ancient times
Bush's Road Map for Peace: Five Years Later
An analysis of George W. Bush's 2002 proposal for peace between Israel and Palestine, five years later: How the Road Map was folded up and put away.
An analysis of George W. Bush's 2002 proposal for peace between Israel and Palestine, five years later: How the Road Map was folded up and put away.
Israel's Separation Barrier in the West Bank
A primer on the separation barrier or security fence Israel is building in the West Bank: Does it reduce attacks? Does it im prove the prospects for peace? Is it a land-grab?
A primer on the separation barrier or security fence Israel is building in the West Bank: Does it reduce attacks? Does it im prove the prospects for peace? Is it a land-grab?
The 2006 Lebanon War
A 34-day war between Israel and Hezbollah that failed to achieve Israel's objectives while feeding into Hezbollah's mythology as Lebanon's "liberator."
A 34-day war between Israel and Hezbollah that failed to achieve Israel's objectives while feeding into Hezbollah's mythology as Lebanon's "liberator."
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
US-based organization dedicated to combating anti-semitism and other human rights abuses. The ADL site includes a special focus on conflicts in the Middle East.
US-based organization dedicated to combating anti-semitism and other human rights abuses. The ADL site includes a special focus on conflicts in the Middle East.