Educational Articles
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
Unprovoked Carnage: The Hebron Massacre of 1929
In the eyes of many, the Hebron massacre is the defining event of the
How Do The Israeli Elections Work?
How do Israeli elections work? By law, national elections for the Knesset, Israel’s parliament,
Did Arab Violence Really Start With the ‘Occupation’?
Arab violence is frequently justified because of the “Naqba” of 1948 and the “occupation”
The Miracle of the Resurrection of Hebrew
The story of the resurrection of Hebrew goes back thousands of years. Millennia ago,
Iran: The Global Threat
The Islamic Republic of Iran is a global threat, synonymous with terror. Not without
Iran: The Regional Threat Explained
Entangled with nearly every Mideast country, Iran is a regional threat. The only Shiite-ruled
Jewish Roots: Building the Land of Israel
A continuous Jewish presence in the Land of Israel goes back thousands of years before Jews returned on Aliyah to rebuild their homeland.
Understanding the Israel-Lebanon Maritime Border Dispute
Why is there an Israel-Lebanon maritime border dispute and what are the consequences for natural resource development in the eastern Mediterranean?
How Iran’s Land Bridge Threatens the Entire Middle East
Iran’s land bridge to the Mediterranean is part of its aggressive approach to dominate the Middle East. How does this pose a threat to Israel?
The Jewish Connection to the Land of Israel
The Jewish connection to the Land of Israel did not begin in the wake
What Really Happened at the Camp David II Summit?
One of the most serious attempts at peace between Israelis and Palestinians took place in 2000 at the Camp David II Summit.
The Kibbutz Movement: Past, Present, and Future
The kibbutz movement is one of the pillars of the State of Israel. It
