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Invitation to Participate in al-Zaytouna Centre Conference: "The European Foreign Policy and the Palestinian Issue"

Al-Zaytouna Center for Studies & Consultations is pleased to announce holding its international conference on “The European Foreign Policy and the Palestinian Issue,” which will be convened in Beirut, on 3 & 4/11/2010. This conference aims at studying the determined factors of the European foreign policy towards the Palestinian issue,...

Book ReleaseAl-Zaytouna Centre releases its Annual Palestinian Strategic Report: PSR2009

It pleases Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations to present to its readers the Palestinian Strategic Report 2009, released for the fifth consecutive year. This annual referential report, that has become an essential classic in the academic realm of Palestinian Studies, includes the latest and most recent statistical and analytic data on...

Discussion Panel Israel and the Possibilities of War in 2010

As many local, regional, and international sources and politicians mention the possibility of witnessing a new war in the Middle East, involving Israel and any -or all- of the "refusal front" parties (Hamas/ Gaza, Hizbullah/ Lebanon, Syria and Iran); Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations held a Discussion Panel about...

Discussion PanelThe Turkish Regional Role and its Implications on the Palestinian Issue

The Turkish regional role has evolved controversially in the last two years, specifically with regards to the Palestinian issue and the Turkish-Israeli Relations. Although this change was visible through many events, its extent and significance has not yet been clearly identified. But according to Dr. Mohammad Noureddine, the expert in Turkish...

Al-Quds Award Ceremony

The Civil Campaign for Celebrating al-Quds (Jerusalem) Capital of the Arab Culture 2009 Concludes its Events and Honors the Recipients of Al-Quds Award in the Academic and Literature Tracks Beirut 26/3/2010 - The dedicated efforts of tens of thousands of participants around the world in celebrating al-Quds capital of the Arab Culture throughout...

Press Release Al-Zaytouna Centre Releases the Executive Summary of the Palestinian Strategic Report 2009 and the Expected Scenarios for 2010

"With all the different involved parties betting on the time-factor to tilt the developments towards their own favor and interests, the Palestinian issue is not expected to witness a drastic change until one of the parties 'cries out first.' Till then, the stalemate situation in all relevant tracks of peace settlement, resistance, national...

Al-Zaytouna || Discussion Panel The Palestinian Issue in 2010

On Saturday January 11, 2010, Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations held its annual strategic assessment discussion panel on the Palestinian issue, entitled this year: "The Palestinian Issue in 2010". The Panel was held with the participation of a select of academics and intellectuals who are involved with the Palestinian...

Announcement Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations Participates in Cairo's 42nd International Book Fair

Al-Zaytouna Centre's Publications will be available to the visitors of Cairo's 42nd International Book Fair, held in Cairo's Show Ground Area (Madinat al-Ma'arid) between 28/1/2010 and 10/2/2010.

Announcement Al-Zaytouna Centre Mourns the Death of Prof. Moh'd Issa Salhiyyeh, Member of its Board of Consultants

It is with great sadness that the board members, management, and staff of al-Zaytouna Center for Studies and Consultations learned of Prof. Moh'd Issa Salhiyyeh passing. Prof. Salhiyyeh was a member of the Centre's board of Consultants, and faculty member at the department of History at Al-Yarmouk University in Jordan. He obtained his BA from...

Announcement Al-Zaytouna Centre Mourns the Death of Palestinian Intellectual Prof. Anis Al-Sayegh, Member of its Board of Consultants

It is with great sadness that the board members, management, and staff of al-Zaytouna Center for Studies and Consultations learned of Prof. Anis Al-Sayegh's passing. Al-Sayegh was among the pioneering intellectuals in the field of Palestinian Studies, member of the board of Consultants of al-Zaytouna Centre, and a consultant in the editing of the...

Al-Zaytouna || AnnouncementAl-Zaytouna Centre's Participation in Beirut's 53rd Book Fair

For the third consecutive year, Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations is participating in Beirut's International Book fair, where all the Centre's publications will be available at special discount prices. Beirut's 53rd International Book fair is held in Biel Centre, in Beirut's Downtown...

Al-Zaytouna || Conference Final Statement of "Israel and the International Law" Conference

Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations in Beirut convened a conference under the theme "Israel and the International Law", on 4-5 November 2009. The conference was attended by a large and distinguished gathering of elite scholars, experts, researchers, and concerned persons. The conference comprehensively discussed throughout...

Al-Zaytouna || AnnouncementAl-Zaytouna Centre's Participation in Sharijah/al-Shariqah Book fair (11-21 November, UAE)

Within its continuous efforts to ensure the most convenient availability of its publications to its audience, al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations is participating in the 28th Shariqah Bookfair (Sahrijah, UAE). The fair continues from 11/11/2009 until 21/11/2009. Its opening hours are:...

Announcement"Israel and the International Law" Conference

Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies & Consultations is organizing a specialized academic conference entitled "Israel and the International Law" that will be held on November 4th & 5th, 2009, Beirut, Lebanon. The conference seeks to achieve a number of goals, most important of which: to shed light on the Israeli violations of the...

Book ReleaseJerusalem: Population & Land (Arabs & Jews) 1275-1368 AH / 1658 - 1948 CE

The book is an academic study centered around the city of Jerusalem during the specific period 1858-1948, based on the Ottoman, British, American and Zionist documents, the judicial documents of the court in Jerusalem, and the minutes of the Jerusalemite municipal council meetings; in an attempt to illustrate how did the Jewish emigrates occupy...

Conference The Cultural Heritage of Jerusalem (al-Quds)

Within the framework of celebrating al-Quds (Jerusalem) capital of the Arab Culture for the year 2009, al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations held an academic conference entitled "The Cultural Heritage of Jerusalem (al-Quds)", in Crown Plaza hotel, Beirut/ Lebanon, on 16/7/2009. The conference was attended by a select of...

Book ReleaseThe United States of America and the Democratic Transformation Process in Palestine: George W. Bush's Term of Office

Al-Zaytouna Centre for studies and consultations in Beirut has released a new book entitled: "The United States of America and the Democratic Transformation Process in Palestine: George W. Bush's Term of Office". Originally a distinguished MA thesis by Qusai Hamed, this 253-pages study considers the role of the United States of America...

Book Release || Chapter 1 Available for Free Download"American Foreign Policy and the Muslim World" in the Latest Release by al-Zaytouna Centre

"American Foreign Policy and the Muslim World", is the latest English release by al-Zaytouna Centre for studies and consultations. It is a 422 pages volume, prepared by a group of prominent scholars from US, UK, Malaysia, UAE and Lebanon. It discusses the domestic settings of American foreign policy and analyzes its impact on issues...

Discussion PanelThe Jewish Identity of the Israeli State: Challenges and Implications

Under the title " The Jewish Identity of the Israeli State: Challenges and Implications", al-Zaytouna Centre held a small discussion panel on Saturday 30/5/2009, with participation of a select of relevant research and media experts. At the beginning, Dr. Mohsen Saleh the Manager of al-Zaytouna Centre, welcomed the participants pointing...

Announcemental-Quds Award

The Civil Campaign for Celebrating al-Quds Capital of the Arab Culture 2009 announces 1- al-Quds award for academic research;2- al-Quds award in Literature. Contest Rules:1- With regard to academic research: eligible studies are those focusing on the city of al-Quds in any of the following fields: Humanities, social sciences,...

Discussion PanelThe Hamas-Fatah Dialogue and the Prospects of National Reconciliation

Under the title of “The Hamas-Fatah Dialogue and the Prospects of National Reconciliation”, a panel discussion was organized by Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations in Beirut, at the Crown Plaza Hotel, on Wednesday July 2nd, 2008. It was attended by a number of academics and parties concerned with...

Discussion PanelThe Reflections of the Lebanese Strife on the Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon

On 29/3/2008, al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations organized a panel discussion on the reflections of the Lebanese strife on the Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, a topic that raises many questions in Palestinian and Lebanese circles at the moment, and, hence, requires careful study and analysis by...

Discussion PanelHamas Experience and Prospects of Solving the National Palestinian Crisis

Under the title “The Hamas Experience and Prospects of Solving the National Palestinian Crisis”, al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations held a panel discussion at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Beirut, on Thursday 25th July, 2007. Attending the discussion was a selected group of intellects, educated elite...

In a Panel Discussion by al-Zaytouna Centre:Prospects for the Resistance and Settlement Tracks in Resolving the Palestinian Issue

On Thursday February 22nd 2007, al-Zayotuna Centre for Studies and Consultations organized a panel discussion under the title “Prospects for the Resistance and Settlement Tracks in Resolving the Palestinian Issue”. The discussion was attended by a number of Lebanese and Arab experts, in addition to a body of...

The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO): Evaluating the Experience and the Efforts of Reconstruction

In a Roundtable Discussion held by al-Zaytouna CentreThe Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO): Evaluating the Experience and the Efforts of Reconstruction

For two consecutive days (30-31 May 2006), al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations held a roundtable discussion entitled: The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO): Evaluating the Experience and the Efforts of Reconstruction. The discussion was held at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon. The opening...

Parliamentary Elections: Palestinian Developments and External Connotations

A Roundtable Discussion at Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations onParliamentary Elections: Palestinian Developments and External Connotations

Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations organized at its headquarters a roundtable discussion on the results of the Palestinian elections on 8/2/2006. The discussion was entitled “Parliamentary Elections: Palestinian Advancement and External Connotations,” with the participation of a selected elite of...

Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations Organizes a Roundtable on:Gaza Strip after Israeli Withdrawal: A Reading into the Future

With attendance from Palestinian, Lebanese and Arab experts and specialists besides others concerned with the Palestinian issue, Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations arranged a one day roundtable under the title of “Gaza Strip after the Israeli Withdrawal: A Reading into the Future” at the Crown...