The Significance of the First Hizbullah Attack against Israeli Forces since 2006
For the first time since the Second Lebanon War in 2006, Hizbullah claimed responsibility for an attack against Israeli forces.
Yemen Changes Hands. Will an Iranian Stronghold Emerge Near the Entrance to the Red Sea?
Historic changes have occurred in Yemen. Will Yemen now be aligned with Iran? – Will an Iranian Stronghold Emerge Near the Entrance to the Red Sea?
The “Al-Aksa Is in Danger” Libel: The History of a Lie
Mahmoud Abbas Justifies Palestinian Terror in His UN General Assembly Speech
Mahmoud Abbas’ speech to the UN General Assembly reflects the political reality that there is no Palestinian partner today for a settlement with Israel based on compromise.
Qatar’s Support of Hamas and Jihadist Forces in the Middle East
Qatar is unquestionably engaged in international terrorist financing.
Hamas Policy after Operation “Protective Edge”
Hamas understands that the use of violence and terror does not incur punitive measures against Gaza by the international community.
Across Time and Death: Iran and the ISIS Challenge
Fierce, radical Sunni-jihadist winds now blow throughout the region, and the jihadists strive (and sometimes also succeed) to breach and erase borders and states.
The Gaza Water Crisis
Hamas and the Palestinian Authority in general failed to manage Gaza’s civil affairs.
The Status of Judea & Samaria (The West Bank) and Gaza and the Settlements in International Law
Until a peace treaty is concluded, Israel is entitled, under international law, to continue the settlement of the territories of Judea and Samaria, fulfilling the principles laid down by the League of Nations in the original Mandate Document.
Hamas’ Psychological Military Strategies against Israel
The humanitarian concern for civilian noncombatants by the media, governments and NGOs serves as a psychological tool that allows “enabling” of Hamas behavior.
Israel’s Doctrine of Proportionality in Gaza
(Los Angeles Times) The images of destruction after the battle between the Israel Defense Forces and Hamas that began July 20 in the Shajaiya neighborhood in the Gaza Strip have caused many to declare, in a now-frequent refrain, that the IDF is behaving “disproportionately.” Some commentators are simply dressing up in sophisticated language their belief […]
The Latest Hamas-Israel Confrontation — Some Pertinent Legal Points
The terrorist actions by Hamas are violations of international humanitarian law. International law recognizes Israel’s right to defend itself,
Hamas May Be Alienating Other Arabs, But It’s Making New Friends in the West
(Washington Post) Hamas has seen a strange turnabout in its international status, and this reversal is truer than ever since it launched its rocket war against Israel three weeks ago. In recent years, the Gaza-based Palestinian terror group and its parent organization, the Muslim Brotherhood, have seen their fortunes in the Middle East rise and […]
Unseen Scars of War: Psychological Consequences of the Hamas Attacks on the Israeli Civilian Population
The Hamas attacks on Israel leave unseen but lasting scars
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA): An Agenda for Conflict
UNRWA has become an active agent in reaching out to international actors and audiences, and a powerful tool within the anti-Israel propaganda campaign.
