Israeli Palestinian Relations

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.

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.

Shimon Peres

Longtime leader of Israel's Labor Party.

The Jerusalem Question

A brief history of the role of Jerusalem in the peace process.

Ariel Sharon and the Messianism of Force

The legacy of a warrior and Prime Minister.

Ariel Sharon

From military hawk to political pragmatist

The Legacy of Yitzhak Rabin

Learning conflicting lessons from Rabin's life.

Yitzhak Rabin & The Ethic of Jewish Power

Lessons learned from the assassination