Israel

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• 4/21/19
  

  The Middle East, Land Disputes, and Religious History

  by Zaman Stanizai

  Can a land be claimed on the basis of the scriptural myths of one religion with implied exclusion of all other religious communities?

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• 4/11/19
  

  The Israeli Elections and What We Can Learn from History

  by Yoav J. Tenembaum

  To understand the Israeli electoral process one has to delve more deeply into Israeli society and the way it has evolved.

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• SOURCE: Reuters
  4/6/19
  

  Trump says he made Golan Heights decision after a quick history lesson

  “I went - ‘BING!’ - it was done,” Trump said on Saturday, describing the swiftness of his decision. “We make fast decisions. And we make good decisions.”

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• 4/7/19
  

  The Golan Heights: Its History and Significance Today

  by Moriel Ram

  Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights might have serious repercussions for the future but to understand exactly why, and how, it’s necessary to first understand the past.      

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• SOURCE: NY Times
  3/21/19
  

  A Brief History of the Golan Heights, Claimed by Israel and Syria

  The Six-Day War of June 1967 ended in decisive victories for Israel, which seized the Golan Heights from Syria.

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• SOURCE: The Conversation
  3/25/19
  

  Why Trump’s recognition of the Golan Heights as Israeli territory is significant

  by Dina Badie

  Given the dimensions of America’s global influence, U.S. recognition could lend some legitimacy to Israel’s controversial annexation policy  

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• 2/19/19
  

  We Need to Acknowledge the Power of the Israel Lobby

  by Walter L. Hixson

  Israel and its American supporters have assembled the most powerful lobby pursuing the interests of a foreign country in all American history.

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• SOURCE: Daniel Pipes Blog
  12-27-2018
  

  Tectonic Shifts in Attitudes toward Israel

  by Daniel Pipes

  As Arabs and Muslims warm to Israel, the Left grows colder. These shifts imply one great imperative for the Jewish state.

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• SOURCE: NYT
  12-23-2018
  

  Jerusalem Criticizes Berlin’s Jewish Museum for ‘Anti-Israel Activity’

  Its latest show, “Welcome to Jerusalem,” also got people talking. And it appeared to draw criticism from an unlikely source: the highest levels of the Israeli government.

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• SOURCE: Daniel Pipes Blog
  12-24-2018
  

  If Trump Wants to Divide Jerusalem into Three

  by Daniel Pipes

  If Ben Caspit is correct about Trump proposing to divide Jerusalem into three, the consequences will be major and long lasting.

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• SOURCE: Daniel Pipes (blog)
  12-2-18
  

  Pushing for an Israeli Victory Is the Only Way to End the Conflict with the Palestinians

  by Daniel Pipes

  More and more people in Israel are recognizing that compromises and concessions have only led to more violence.

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• SOURCE: Haaretz
  11-20-18
  

  Israeli Academics and Artists Warn Against Equating anti-Zionism With anti-Semitism

  Their open letter ahead of a conference in Vienna advises against giving Israel immunity for ‘grave and widespread violations of human rights and international law.’

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• SOURCE: Michigan Daily (student newspaper)
  11-5-18
  

  Historians join others criticizing the University of Michigan for disciplining a professor in a BDS controversy

  They signed a petition in the name of academic freedom. 

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• 10-31-18
  

  The Fascinating Backstory to Jordan’s Decision to Stop Israelis from Farming Its Land

  by Fredrik Meiton

  It starts with a power plant built in the 1920s by a Jewish entrepreneur.

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• SOURCE: Haaretz
  9-21-18
  

  Yuval Noah Harari: Netanyahu's Government Threatens Foundations of Israel's Liberal Democracy

  Best-selling Israeli author tells French weekly Le Point that he doesn't feel comfortable "being an official representative of the Israeli government because I have an issue with its current politics."

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• SOURCE: Daniel Pipes Blog
  9-5-18 (accessed)
  

  Why Israelis Shy from Victory

  by Daniel Pipes

  Wars end, historical experience shows, not by enriching the enemy but by depriving it of resources, reducing its military capabilities, demoralizing its supporters, and spurring popular revolt. Israelis, however, think their war will end when Palestinians enjoy prosperity. They're wrong.

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• SOURCE: The Jerusalem Post
  8-21-18
  

  Gil Troy urges left and right in Israel to cool it

  by Gil Troy

  He argues that both extremes are distorting the country’s politics.

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• SOURCE: Socialist Worker
  8-4-18
  

  Ilan Pappe on Israel, Palestine and antisemitism

  "Fear works if you cave in.”

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• SOURCE: Newsweek
  7-20-18
  

  Young Jews Are Rebelling on Israeli Heritage Trips

  “This is a real rare opportunity for us to listen and learn and take a stand against endless occupation, and for freedom and equality.”

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• SOURCE: Informed Comment
  7-20-18
  

  Juan Cole says Israel is now openly embracing apartheid and racial supremacy

  by Juan Cole

  “The Israeli parliament or Knesset has passed a law openly declaring Palestinians to be second-class citizens.”