The Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel
The full text of Israel's May 14, 1948 declaration of independence.
The British Mandate in Palestine
The emergence, structure, and function of the mandatory government from 1923-1948.
Zionism, the Palestinians, & Peace
Do the various ideologies of Zionism allow for the practical coexistence of Jews and Palestinians?
Religious Soldiers in Israel’s Army
Israel's armed forces, like many Israeli institutions, make special provisions for the religious needs of Jewish participants.
Yitzhak Rabin’s Final Speech
Late Prime Minister Rabin's last remarks at a Tel Aviv peace rally.
The Wye River Memorandum
Signed by Israeli Prime Minister Natanyahu and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat in 1998.
Israel and Lebanon: A History
Internal Lebanese politics have long influenced relations with Israel.
Israel’s 2006 Elections: With a Whimper, Not a Bang
2006 Israeli Elections. The Israeli Electoral System. Israeli Politics. Contemporary Israel. The Jewish State. Jewish History and Community.
Ehud Olmert
A politician with a career marked by quiet innovation, independent opinions and intimitions of scandal.