Educational Articles
The War of Attrition: The “War Between The Wars”
The War of Attrition that took place from 1967-70 was “the war between the wars” as Israel dealt with smaller scale attacks from its enemies.
The Jordan Valley: What You Need to Know
The subject of the strategic importance of the Jordan Valley comes up from time
Palestinian Uprising: The First Intifada
Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip launched a 1987 uprising against Israeli control in what became known as the First Intifada.
How Israelis Cope With the Gaza Rocket Threat
Israel’s south has endured the rocket threat from Gaza for almost two decades. So how do the residents cope with the situation?
The 1982 Lebanon War – Operation Peace For the Galilee
The 1982 Lebanon War was not an “invasion” to conquer land but an effort to bring peace and quiet to the citizens of Israel’s north.
The Yom Kippur War: A Turning Point
Israel came perilously close to defeat in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the last time its neighbors joined together in a war of elimination.
The Chaos of Israeli Democracy: An Explainer
To outsiders, Israeli democracy often seems chaotic, incomprehensible and hopelessly flawed. But Israel’s democratic system is surprisingly normal.
The Dueling Forms of Journalism News Junkies Need to Know
You know you’re a news junkie if you’re “just” checking headlines on your phone
Hezbollah and the UN’s Toothless Resolution 1701
Following the 2006 Israel-Lebanon war, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1701, at
Jesus Was a Jew, Not a Palestinian
Until fairly recently, the understanding that Jesus was a Jew was generally unchallenged. In
Not a Moment of Peace: Israel’s 1956 Sinai Campaign
Even from the time of its independence, Israel was still under attack until the 1956 Sinai Campaign to deter Egyptian fedayeen cross-border raids.
The Palestine Liberation Organization: What is the PLO?
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) is synonymous with the Palestinian cause. But what does the terror organization really stand for?
BDS: Myths and Facts
What is BDS, the “Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions” movement against Israel? BDS myths characterize
The Purpose of Journalism: What Do We Need It For?
Deep down, we know the press isn’t the enemy. But in times when the
In Focus: Israel’s Gaza Wars
Find out the background behind Israel’s Gaza wars in 2008, 2012 and 2014 to bring an end to Hamas rocket fire against Israeli civilians.
Debunking the ‘Jews-Only Roads’ Charge
The charge of “Jews-only roads” in the disputed territories is an attempt to make comparisons with apartheid South Africa.
Five Facts About Hebron You Won’t Learn on a Breaking the Silence Tour
Few places in the world are as intensely-contested as Hebron, an ancient city with
6 Challenges Of Covering the Mideast Conflict
For years watching news coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Australian television, I would
