Senat (2007)
Report concluding that, despite 40 years of Israeli attempts at unifying Jerusalem, the city functions as two
distinct capitals. Also finds that the city can be divided between East and West on a demographic basis. PDF >
Jerusalem - Between the Defensive Barrier and a Settlement or an "Historical Basin" and an "Outlying Neighborhood"
Ruth Lapidoth / Palestine-Israel Journal (2007)
Competing claims to Jerusalem, as well as the four main components of the "Jerusalem problem"- as it pertains to
the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its potential resolution- are identified and analyzed. Read More >
Peace Now (October 2006)
Thorough report on the legal status of the land on which Israeli settlements have been constructed in the West Bank
since 1967. Demonstrates that the property rights of many Palestinians have been systematically violated in the
course of settlement building. PDF >
Fresh Air (2006)
Gorenberg, an Israeli author and journalist, explains the
beliefs and motives behind the Christian Zionist movement. He delves into their views on Judaism and Israel, and
how Christian Zionists are viewed by right-wing Israelis who share their agenda. (11:30) Listen >
Fresh Air (2006)
John Hagee is the founder of the Christian Zionist group,
Christians United for Israel (CUFI). He is the senior pastor of Cornerstone Church an evangelical church in San
Antonio, Texas. Hagee discusses his beliefs regarding Israel, biblical prophesy, and the work of CUFI. (25:46)
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Jeffrey Goldberg / The New Yorker (September 2006)
Feature on Hamas
written in the wake of the 2006 war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. It discusses the challenges facing the group,
the evolution of its approach toward Israel, and compares Hamas to other Islamist groups that practice terrorism.
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Yehudit Oppenheimer / Palestine-Israel Journal (September 2006)
Ir Amim's executive director describes how the government's complicity in right-wing settler activity in Silwan
creates immense obstacles to a peaceful resolution on Jerusalem. Read More >
Jewish Virtual Library (2003 - 2006)
A collection of polls of Israeli settlers. Topics include reaction to a potential government decision to evacuate
settlements, support for violating the law in protest, and perceptions of Palestinians. Read More >
Fresh Air (March 2006)
Author Gershom Gorenberg is interviewed about The Accidental Empire, his book recounting the birth of the
Israeli settlement enterprise. (39:01) Listen >
Unique map produced by Peace Now's Settlement Watch Project