Israeli Settlements: Questions and Answers
An overview of these Jewish communities in the West Bank — and why they are so controversial.
Modern Israel at a Glance
An overview of the Jewish state and its many accomplishments and challenges.
Jews and Arabs in British Mandate Palestine
During the interwar period, the two populations struggled to lay claim to the land.
The Life of Yitzhak Rabin
The slain Israeli prime minister was a military hero who embarked on a historic effort to bring peace to his country and paid for it with his life.
Terrorism in Israel: Questions and Answers
Palestinian attacks on civilians have been a feature of life in Israel since even before the country’s establishment.
What Is the Temple Mount?
Holy to both Jews and Muslims, this area in Jerusalem's Old City has been a focal point of inter-religious tension for decades.
What Is BDS?
All about the movement for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions against Israel.
Israeli History Quiz
How much do you know about the history of Zionism and the Jewish state?
Why the Oslo Accords Failed
What went wrong between the Israelis and Palestinians?
What Is the Green Line?
The boundary established at the conclusion of Israel's 1948 War of Independence, the Green Line has long formed the basis of territorial negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.
