Educational Articles


Did Ariel Sharon Start the Second Intifada?
Was the outbreak of the Second Intifada caused by Ariel Sharon’s visit to the Temple Mount in September 2000? Not according to the Palestinians.


Five Must-Know Facts for Reporters in Israel
Being a journalist can often be a thankless task, and when reporting from a place


7 Tips to Teach Your Kids News Literacy
This article is part of a series on news literacy, to educate readers to better judge


Terror Victims: Every Day is Remembrance Day
This guest post is by Margot Dudkevitch of OneFamily, a Jerusalem-based organization that helps Israeli


The War of Independence: The Sin of Israel’s Creation?
Israel’s War of Independence isn’t so well-understood in the West. The prevailing narrative is probably


Recommended Reading: Top 10 Israel History Books
Looking for Israel history books but don’t know where to turn? Check out our Top 10 recommended reading as selected by HonestReporting staff.


Recommended Reading: Top 7 Israel Advocacy Books
Looking for Israel advocacy books but don’t know where to turn? Check out our Top 7 recommended reading as selected by HonestReporting staff.


Deal With It: Jerusalem is Israel’s Capital
“Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.” Why does that simple six-word statement raise such controversy?


Visit the Gaza border with IDF Col. (Res.) Grisha Yakubovich
Tired of seeing Israel portrayed as a brutal occupier in the media? An exclusive opportunity to travel


Israel’s Missing Soldiers: Profiles In Courage
Nothing touches a nerve in Israeli society like missing or captive soldiers. Nearly everyone does


12 Things to Know About Israeli Elections and What Happens After
Israeli elections always generate media interest. As Israeli society tries to strike a balance between


All You Need to Know About The Hezbollah Threat to Israel
No matter what its apologists say, the Hezbollah threat to Israel cannot be minimized or


Can You Sue the Media for Bias?
Every so often, readers ask us, “Can’t we sue the media for bias?” People posing


Time for the Media to Adopt Antisemitism Definition
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism is gaining traction. It’s time for the media to adopt it.


The Forgotten Jewish Refugees From Arab Lands
Much has been written about the Palestinian refugees, but little attention has been paid


Jewish Ties to the Temple Mount – What’s the Story?
Jewish ties to the Temple Mount are ancient and strong.


Boycotting Israel – Is it Free Speech?
There’s almost no end to the claims that boycotting Israel is “free speech,” protected by


Debunking the ‘Disproportionate Force’ Charge
Israel is often accused of employing “disproportionate force.” But what exactly is the concept of proportionality in international law?