October 22, 2008
Classified U.S. diplomatic cables, leaked by the whistleblower site WikiLeaks, that contain details of Israel
attempting to keep the economy of the Gaza Strip, following the Hamas takeover of the territory, functioning at the
lowest level possible consistent with avoiding a humanitarian crisis. Read Document >
Nate Wright / Middle East Report (October 7, 2008)
Profile of the Bethlehem suburb of Beit Sahour, inside of Area C in the West Bank, and the difficulties for by
Palestinians caused by Israeli settlements, restriction of movement, and other elements of the occupation. Read More >
B'Tselem (October 2008)
Route 443 serves Israeli commuters traveling between the two largest cities in Israel- Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. In
the past, Route 443 was the main thoroughfare serving the southern Ramallah district. In 1988, Israel expropriated
land from Palestinian villagers living along the road in order to widen it, claiming that the road would serve
their villages as well. However in 2002, the army prohibited Palestinian traffic on the road, stating 'security
reasons'. (7:33) Watch >
Walter Russell Mead / Foreign Affairs (August 2008)
Investigates the roots of American support for Israel. Read More
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Michael Oren / W. W. Norton & Company (2008)
Book Review (Foreign Affairs) | CampusBooks
Aaron David Miller / Bantam (2008)
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Daniel C. Kurtzer and Scott B. Lasensky / United States Institute of Peace Press (2008)
Book Review (Foreign Affairs) | CampusBooks
Stephen Spector | Oxford University Press (2008)
Book Review (Foreign Affairs) | CampusBooks
Orit Gal / Palestine-Israel Journal (2008/2009)
The sense of being overwhelmed, from an Israeli leadership standpoint, over the issue of Palestinian refugees stems
from an inability to clearly define Israeli interests, the multiplicity of actors involved, and the high degree of
uncertainty concerning consequential outcomes. Read More >
SAYA (2010)
Study that aims to extract a set of policies and recommendations regarding East and West Jerusalem which will
enhance future touristic activity on both sides, maintaining their nature as a common holy place, and a unique,
significant location on the global scale. Read More >