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Behind the Headlines: Doha Agreement between Hamas and Fatah - A barrier to peace
(8 Feb 2012)
PA President Abbas cannot have it both ways, either he has a pact with Hamas or he has peace with Israel. If he implements the Doha agreement and joins forces with the enemies of peace, the PA would be abandoning the path of reconciliation with Israel.
The Partition Plan - 64 years later
(29 Nov 2011)
On November 29, 1947 the UN General Assembly voted on the partition plan, and UNGA Resolution 181 was adopted by a vote of 33 to 13.
Gilad Shalit: Released after 5 years in terrorist captivity
(18 Oct 2011)
On June 25, 2006, IDF soldier Gilad Shalit was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists within Israeli territory, near the Kerem Shalom crossing. On October 18, 2011, he returned home.
Behind the Headlines: The dangers of premature recognition of a Palestinian state
(30 Jun 2011)
A unilateral declaration harms true peace, challenging the most basic principles of Mideast peacemaking, and undermines all internationally accepted frameworks for peace.
Behind the Headlines: Hamas' attack on an Israeli school bus
(10 Apr 2011)
Israel is facing a new round of attacks from Gaza that began with the strike on a school bus in southern Israel. As a result of an anti-tank missile hit, a 16 year-old schoolboy was very critically injured and is still fighting for his life, while the bus driver was lightly injured.
Behind the Headlines: The Goldstone Report refuted - by Goldstone himself
(3 Apr 2011)
The most important sentence in Goldstone's article is the statement that, in hindsight, his report to the UN should not have reached the conclusions it did as far as Israel is concerned.
Behind the Headlines: The Victoria arms-smuggling incident
(15 Mar 2011)
The boarding of the vessel was based upon confirmed reports that the vessel was carrying illicit arms destined for terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip.
The Palestinian Authority's political offensive against the State of Israel
(1 Mar 2011)
PART I: Israel's Confidence-Building measures and concessions to the Palestinian Authority PART II: The Palestinian Authority's confrontational conduct
Behind the Headlines: Visit of the Prime Minister of Poland to Israel
(23 Feb 2011)
Polish PM Donald Tusk arrived in Israel on February 23 as the head of a delegation of ministers for a series of inter-governmental consultations.
Behind the Headlines: Visit of Chancellor Angela Merkel
(27 Jan 2011)
During Chancellor Merkel’s visit to Israel, a series of agreements and MOUs aimed at deepening and expanding the special relationship between the two countries will be signed.
Behind the Headlines: Turkel Commission publishes first part of report
(23 Jan 2011)
This background document has been prepared before the release of the Turkel Commission's Report. It is based on information made available over the past six months.
Behind the Headlines: Palestinian Preconditions for Peace Talks
(27 Sep 2010)
The Palestinian Authority has preconditioned further peace talks on a halt to all Jewish building in the disputed territories. Israel, on the other hand, seeks to reach a negotiated peace settlement with its Palestinian neighbors as soon as possible.
Behind the Headlines: The resumption of direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians
(1 Sep 2010)
On Thursday morning, 2 September 2010, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will relaunch direct negotiations in Washington.
Behind the Headlines: A New Policy for Gaza
(6 Jul 2010)
Immediately following the government decision, the number of trucks crossing into Gaza increased from an average of 80-90 to the present average of 150 trucks. It is estimated that by the first half of 2011, an average of 400 truckloads will cross into Gaza daily.
Behind the Headlines: The seizure of the Gaza flotilla
(31 May 2010)
Israeli naval personnel boarded a flotilla of six vessels attempting to violate the maritime blockage on Gaza. Militants onboard attacked them with live fire and light weaponry including guns, knives and clubs. The attack on the Israeli soldiers was premeditated.
Behind the Headlines: The Israeli humanitarian lifeline to Gaza
(25 May 2010)
Despite attacks by Hamas, Israel maintains an ongoing humanitarian corridor for the transfer of food and humanitarian supplies to Gaza, used by internationally recognized organizations including the United Nations and the Red Cross.
Behind the Headlines: Update on the Gaza Operation investigations
(29 Jan 2010)
On 29 January 2010, Israel released a 46-page Paper, Gaza Operation Investigations: Update, which describes Israel's procedures for the investigation of allegations of violations of the Law of Armed Conflict.
Behind the Headlines: Palestinian incitement distances peace
(11 Jan 2010)
Despite Israel's efforts to encourage the Palestinian Authority leadership to return to the peace talks, the PA continues to boycott negotiations and to incite against Israel and praise terrorists.
Behind the headlines: The Palestinian refusal to negotiate peace
(4 Jan 2010)
The consistent rejection by Palestinians of Israeli peace initiatives and its current refusal to negotiate leaves Israel questioning whether its neighbors are in fact committed to peace.
Israel, the Conflict and Peace: Answers to frequently asked questions
(30 Dec 2009)
The peace process with the Palestinians - December 2009
A year since the IDF operation against Hamas terror in Gaza
(27 Dec 2009)
The main goal of the operation was achieved: restoring security and a normal fabric of life to southern Israel.
Behind the Headlines: The ten month Israeli moratorium on settlement building
(26 Nov 2009)
With the moratorium, the government of Israel took a very big step forward toward peace. It is hoped that the Palestinians and the Arab world will seize upon this opportunity to work to forge a new beginning and a new future for our children and for their children.
Behind the Headlines: Iranian-exported weapons seized by Israel Navy
(5 Nov 2009)
The presence of Iranian weapons in the on the Francop containers represents, therefore, yet another severe violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1747.
Behind the Headlines: 15 years of peace between Israel and Jordan
(26 Oct 2009)
October 26, 2009 marks the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Israel-Jordan peace treaty.
Behind the Headlines: Hizbullah arms depot explodes in southern Lebanon
(14 Oct 2009)
The presence of such weapon caches demonstrates that Hizbullah is illegally storing weapons south of the Litani River in violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
Goldstone Fact-Finding Report: A challenge to democracies fighting terror
(17 Sep 2009)
The Report published by the Goldstone Fact-Finding Commission presents a major challenge to democracies forced to act against terrorist groups.
Behind the Headlines: Human Rights Council/Goldstone Fact-Finding Mission
(14 Sep 2009)
Israel has cooperated with tens of International inquiries into events in the Gaza Operation. Only when the initiative was motivated by a political agenda and not concern for human rights, did Israel decide not to cooperate.
Behind the Headlines: The history of Israel-Africa relations
(1 Sep 2009)
The young State of Israel was among the first countries to extend substantial assistance to the newly independent African countries and their awakening peoples.
Behind the Headlines: Iran's terrorist defense minister
(23 Aug 2009)
Iran once again revealed to the world the true nature of its regime by appointing a terrorist wanted by Interpol to be its Minister of Defense. - Statement by MFA Spokesman Palmor
Behind the Headlines: Warning bells in Lebanon
(30 Jul 2009)
The underlying reality in Lebanon is profoundly troubling and, despite the wishfulness of many international actors, is becoming increasingly hard to ignore.
Behind the Headlines: Background information from the Municipality of Jerusalem regarding the Shepherd Hotel building
(19 Jul 2009)
The building was first built in the 1930s by the Mufti of Jerusalem, Haj Amin Al-Husayni, who was later deported by the British. After the Six-Day War it became the property of the State of Israel, and was subsequently sold in 1985 to a private company, who filed a request to permit construction on the property in November 2008.
Behind the Headlines: Hizbullah Weapons in Southern Lebanon
(16 Jul 2009)
Explosion of weapons cache in a village in Southern Lebanon proves existance of Hizbullah weapons in violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
Behind the Headlines: Realistic peace with the Palestinians
(14 Jul 2009)
PM Netanyahu: "We want to live with you in peace, as good neighbors. We want our children and your children to never again experience war... I do not want war. No one in Israel wants war."
Behind the Headlines: The Second Lebanon War - Three years later
(12 Jul 2009)
Three years after the Second Lebanon War, Hizbullah continues to be influenced by the aftermath of the war. The organization established itself as a significantly influential figure within Lebanon, as both a political and a military entity.
Behind the Headlines: Improving Palestinian quality of life
(9 Jul 2009)
The government of Israel recently decided to take measures aimed at easing security restrictions in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank), which, it is hoped, will have a positive influence on the daily lives and routines of the Palestinian population and invigorate the Palestinian economy.
Behind the Headlines: Assessing the inspection
(5 May 2009)
The report on damage to UN installations during Operation Cast Lead
Behind the Headlines: Israel welcomes the pilgrimage of Pope Benedict XVI
(4 May 2009)
Pope Benedict XVI will be welcomed to the Holy Land as a true friend of the State of Israel and the Jewish people.
Behind the Headlines: The truth about Hamas crimes in Gaza
(13 Feb 2009)
The evidence of Hamas' war crimes, its exaggeration of civilian casualties and damage to property, its abuse of humanitarian aid and its intimidation of Gaza's residents are finally coming to light.
Behind the Headlines: Israel holds its fire
(18 Jan 2009)
The Israeli Cabinet decided on January 17 that IDF forces will hold their fire against the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip.
Behind the Headlines: The tragedy at the school in Jebaliya
(6 Jan 2009)
An initial inquiry by forces on operating in the area of the incident indicates that a number of mortar shells were fired at IDF forces from within the Jebaliya school. In response to the incoming enemy fire, the forces returned mortar fire to the source.
Behind the Headlines: Israel expands Operation Cast Lead
(4 Jan 2009)
The upgrading of Israel's military activity was necessary to achieve the goals of operation Cast Lead - to deal the Hamas terror infrastructure a crippling blow and to enhance long-term security for Israel’s southern population.
Behind the Headlines: Hamas increases range of rocket fire
(31 Dec 2008)
On Tuesday, 30 December, the longer-range Grad rockets now being fired from Gaza reached as far as Beersheba. The government of Israel is determined to create a more secure reality that will ensure the safety of southern Israel over the long term.
Behind the Headlines: Rockets rain down on southern Israel
(25 Dec 2008)
Since Hamas decided to end the calm on 19 December, there has been a marked deterioration of the situation in southern Israel.
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