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Arabic Palestinians in Their Homeland, Not Their State

Arabic || Report Series Information Report 16: The Role of the EU in the Track of the Peace Settlement the Palestinian Issue

Announcement Free Download: The Suffering of the Palestinian Child under the Israeli Occupation

Announcement Free Download: The Suffering of the Palestinian Woman under the Israeli Occupation

Free Download The Palestinian Strategic Report 2008 is Now Available Fully for Free Download

Now Available Fully for Free Download The Political Views of the Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon as Reflected in May 2006

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Available in both Arabic and English || Human Rights SeriesAm I not a Human (6): The Suffering of the Palestinian Refugee

Now available in English .... Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations presents to the readers this book, the 6th of the humanitarian series Am I Not a Human?, entitled "The Suffering of the Palestinian Refugee". The book aims at comprehensively covering the various aspects of the refugees' suffering, since their expulsion in...

Arabic || English coming soonFacts on the Palestinian Issue: An Islamic Perspective

Although this release appears to be merely a second edition of a 39-pages small booklet, this booklet has been identified by many as "The Text" of the Palestinian issue; because of its concise, comprehensive, and concentrated content that summarizes the basic facts of the Palestinian issue, namely from an Islamic...

ArabicPalestine: Studies from the Perspective of the Islamic Law Objective

This book is probably one of the very few books -if not the only book- that approaches the Palestinian issue from an analytic academic approach, that ties the details of the factual with the objectives of the Islamic Law/Shariah perspective.

Arabic || Reference/ClassicsThe Palestinian Strategic Report 2009

For five consecutive years, Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations has been keen on producing the annual Palestinian Strategic Report. This report, that is prepared by a select of distinguished experts, is considered among the finest references in the field of Palestinian studies, because of its highly academic content that includes the...

Arabic || Report SeriesInformation Report 15: UNRWA: Work Programs and Performance Evaluation

This report, the 15th of the information report series, sheds light on the most famous international UN agency in the Palestinian issue, the UNRWA, officially: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.

Electronic Book || Free DownloadThe Process of Israeli Decision Making

... But in reality, however, the decision making mechanism in Israel is a complicated, highly personified, highly politicized, fluid, and informal process, with no clear overall authority. It is influenced by the motives of the different power centers within the political establishment and by factors and processes relating to the nature of the...

Arabic || Report Series Information Report (14): The Palestinian Legislative Council in the West Bank and Gaza Strip 1996-2010

This report sheds the light on the establishment of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, specifically the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC). It highlights issues such as the structure, laws, regulations, and tasks of the PLC according to the basic Palestinian law (that is the...

Arabic || Edited VolumeStudies on the Cultural Heritage of Jerusalem

At a time when Jerusalem is facing a critical stage under the fierce Israeli Judaization campaigns targeting its architecture, religious and cultural identity, population, and land; this book becomes an essential reference.

Arabic || Human Rights Series Am I not a Human (8): The Separation Wall in the West Bank

In 2002, the Israeli Occupation started the construction of the Separation Wall in the West Bank. This wall aggravated the suffering of the Palestinians living in the West Bank, denying them many of their basic rights in addition to the freedom of movement.

Arabic || Report Series Information Report (13): The Crisis of Nahr al-Barid Refugee Camp

This report sheds the light on the crisis of Nahr Al-Barid camp, the Palestinian refugee camp north of Lebanon. It is divided in two main parts, the first considers the developments of the crisis, how it began, the accompanying political stances of various Lebanese and Palestinian sides, until the end of the crisis, and the implications that...

Arabic The Islamic Movements in the Palestinian Community in Lebanon: Establishment-Objectives-Achievements

This book is a rich comprehensive documentation of the experience of the Palestinian Islamic Movements within the Palestinian Camps in Lebanon.

Arabic || Report Series Information Report (12): The Palestinian Refugees in Iraq

This report sheds the light on the conditions and status of the Palestinian refugees in Iraq, since their early refuge in 1948. It presents statistics about their numbers and social and economic conditions, as well as the various policies taken by the consecutive Iraqi governments towards them, the Palestinian organizations that were established...

ArabicThe International Responsibility for Israeli War Crimes

Originally a distinguished MA thesis in International Law, this book sheds light on the Israeli responsibility towards the war crimes and atrocities committed since 1948 and up till the aggression on Gaza late 2008/early 2009, in light of the International Law. In addition, the book presents the various possible methods of suing crimes and its...

Arabic || Report SeriesInformation Report (11): The Security File between the Palestinian Authority & Israel

This report sheds the light on the issue of coordination between the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah and Israel in security issues, since the presidency of Yasser Arafat and until the current days. It also addresses the security arrangements as stated in Oslo Accords, the formation of the security bodies,

Arabic The Characteristics of the Palestinian Political Elite

Originally a PhD dissertation, this book focuses on the political and social structure of the Palestinian political elite, identifying its main characteristics and forms of establishment, as a means of identifying the Palestinian political system in its various stages.

Arabic || Human Rights Series Am I Not a Human (5): The Israeli Massacres of the Palestinian People

The Arabic version of this book is available fully for Free Downlaod This book is the fifth among the series of Am I not a Human. It is about the various massacres committed by the Israeli occupation, since its early days (i.e. even before 1948). Massacres,...

Arabic || Edited Volume Studies on the Israeli Aggression on Gaza Strip: Cast Lead Operation / Al-Furqan Battle

This book is an edited volume aimed at providing a detailed in-depth reading of the latest Israeli aggression on Gaza Strip, the Cast Lead Operation or al-Furqan Battle as named by Israel and Hamas respectively. It consists of 11 chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect.

Arabic Israeli Strategic Assessment: Strategic Assessment issued by the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)

This book is a precisely edited translation of a selection of Israeli strategic assessments that were released in October 2008 by the Israeli Institute for National Security Studies (INSS). Prepared by Israeli specialists in the political, security and strategic studies fields, these...

Arabic Al-Jamaah al-Islamiyah in Lebanon: From its Beginnings till 1975

This study is the first of its kind in documenting the early years of establishment of al-Jamaah al-Islamiyyah in Lebanon, the Muslim Brotherhodd related party. The study is distinguished with the rich information it presents as a result of its investigation, and, with the accompanying historical...

Arabic || Report SeriesInformation Report (10): The Transfer (The Expulsion of the Palestinians) in the Israeli Thought & Practices

This report sheds the light on the issue of Palestinian expulsion from their land, by the Israelis, since the early years of Zionism (Hertzl), in thought and practices; the latter was most obvious in 1948 with the establishment of the occupation state, and after the June 1967 war. The report presents the ideas of the major Israeli parties...

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

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 huge lands of...

Available in both Arabic & English || Reference/Classic The Palestinian Strategic Report 2008

For four consecutive years, Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations has been keen on producing the annual Palestinian Strategic Report. This report, that is prepared by a select of distinguished experts, is considered among the finest references in the field of Palestinian studies, because of its highly academic content that includes the...

Arabic 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 (USA) in promoting a democratic change in Palestine, during George W. Bush's term of office. The book takes the events of 9/11 as a starting point, when the American political discourse towards the Middle East started...

Arabic || Report SeriesInformation Report (9): Kadima Party

This report sheds light on the Kadima party in Israel, the context behind its establishment, and the implications of the absence of Sharon on it, and on its political performance. The report considers when Olmert held the party's leadership resonsibility, the party's victory in the 17th Knesset elections in Israel, the war against Lebanon in...

EnglishAmerican Foreign Policy and the Muslim World

This is a must-read 422 pages edited volume for those interested in understanding American foreign policy toward the Muslim world, and specialists, and students of Political Science, and International Relations. It is prepared by a group of prominent scholars from US, UK, Malaysia, UAE and Lebanon. It discusses the domestic settings of...

Arabic || Reference/ClassicPalestinian Documents for the Year 2007

The Palestinian Documents were first published by al-Zaytouna Centre in 2006. Then it was a selective accumulation of the most significant documents of the developments of the year 2005 within the Palestinian scene (114 documents). In 2008, the Palestinian Documents of 2006 was more in-shape, with selected and edited 322 documents, and more than...

Arabic || Report SeriesInformation Report (8): The Israeli Aggression on Gaza Strip: 27/12/2008-18/1/2009

This report sheds light on the development of events during the Israeli war aginst the Gaza Strip on December08-January09. It presents the most significant relevant statistics, and discusses the political discourse of Hamas and the Palestinian factions during the war, in addition to that of the Palestinian Authority. It also discusses the...

Arabic || Report SeriesInformation Report (7): Egypt and Hamas

The subject of this report is the relationship between Egypt and Hamas, the determinants of this relation and the developments, especially during the period that followed the Palestinian dicussions that were held in Cairo in March 2005 up until early 2009. It points out the role of Egypt in the national Palestinian dialogu files, establishing...

Lessons Derived from the Second War on Lebanon (July 2006): Report of the Committee of Security and Foreign Affairs in the Israeli Knesset (Issued in December 2007)

ArabicLessons Derived from the Second War on Lebanon (July 2006): Report of the Committee of Security and Foreign Affairs in the Israeli Knesset (Issued in December 2007)

This book is the Arabic translation of the report presented by the Committee of Defense and Foreign affairs in the Israeli Knesset. The committee consists of selection of highly qualified military and political Israeli figures. It provides a detailed description of all the flaws and failures that faced the IDF in its second war on Lebanon in...

ArabicBreaches in the Wall of the Israeli Army

This study attempts to highlight the conspicuous defects of the Israeli army. It discusses the internal and external challenges facing it, in the light of the repeated complains within the inner circles of military decision making about the decline of the “army of citizens” model, upon which the IDF was primarily built on. It discusses the...

EnglishThe Political Views of the Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon as Reflected in May 2006

This study is the outcome of a poll conducted in May 2006, to survey the political views of the Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. It surveys more than 1000 persons distributed the 12 camps and 9 gatherings of the Palestinians in Lebanon. Conducted on high academic standards, this study observes issues like the possibility of return,...

Arabic || Human Rights SeriesAm I Not a Human (4): The Suffering of the Palestinian Prisoners under the Israeli Occupation

This book, the fourth among the series of Am I not a Human, deals with the suffering of the Palestinian prisoners under the Israeli occupation, where statistics reveal that since 1967 around 25% of the Palestinian population has been detained. This detention process involves various humiliation dimensions, violaitng international conventions and...

ArabicThe Red Minaret: Memoirs of Ibrahim Ghusheh

This book is the autobiography of Mr. Ibrahim Ghusheh, the former Hamas speaker. It presents a life testimony of about 50 years of experience among the Palestinian Muslim Brothers. It highlights the work of Hamas outside Palestine. Additionally, the book provides the reader with very rich material and information revealed for the first time, by a...

Information Report (6): Water Resources in the West Bank and Gaza Strip: Between the Palestinian Need and the Israeli Exploitation

Arabic || Report SeriesInformation Report (6): Water Resources in the West Bank and Gaza Strip: Between the Palestinian Need and the Israeli Exploitation

This report highlights the issue of water resources in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, its most important sources and disposals. It also discloses the Israeli policies and practices in stealing the water resources and dragging it for its own benefits. The report also shed lights on the Palestinian Authority attempts to implement development projects...

Arabic || Report SeriesInformation Report (5): Corruption in the Political Class in Israel

This report sheds light on the corruption among the political class in Israel, especially during Olmert's tenure (2006-2008). It gives a general view about the political and judicial system in Israel, and how it dealt with the issues of corruption. In addition, the report also tries to discusses the primary factors that contributed in spreading...

Arabic || Human Rights SeriesAm I Not a Human (2): The Suffering of the Palestinian Woman under the Israeli Occupation

This book is available for free download in both Arabic and English. It summarizes the major sufferings of the Palestinian women who are living under the Israeli occupation, and whose basic rights are conitnuously violated by this occupation.

Information Report (4): The Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations Track between Annapolis and the Arab Summit in Damascus (Autumn 2006-Spring 2008)

Arabic || Report SeriesInformation Report (4): The Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations Track between Annapolis and the Arab Summit in Damascus (Autumn 2006-Spring 2008)

This report studies the developments on the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations track in the specified period (Autumn 2006-Spring 2008, i.e. Annapolis-Damascus Summit). It presents the narrative of the negotiations’ resumption and interruption(s), and the factors behind that. Besides, it highlights the related positions of: the Palestinians, the...

Available in both Arabic & English || Reference/ClassicThe Palestinian Strategic Report 2007

2007 Year Highlights: The continued imposed Arab and International siege, the Internal Palestinian division between Fatah and Hamas, Mecca Agreement, Hamas’s control over Gaza Strip and its consequences. Dialogue Initiatives, and the perplexed Israeli internal scene. The Palestinian Strategic Report is a highly academic annual report that...

Available in both Arabic & English || Human Rights SeriesAm I Not a Human (3): The Suffering of the Palestinian Child under the Israeli Occupation

This book is about the various dimensions of the suffering of the Palestinian children under the Israeli occupation. These children whose basic rights are conitnuously violated, and whose psychological, health, educational, and social status is most alarming; all in a concise, simple, academic and interactive style.

Arabic || Reference/ClassicPalestinian Documents for the Year 2006

ArabicConditions of the Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon

This book discusses the demographic, legal, educational and social conditions of the Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. It also discusses the prospects of peace projects regarding the Palestinian refugees. Additionally, one of its chapters is dedicated to explaining the Nahr al-Bared refugees camp tragedy in summer 2007. In its chapters, the book...

Arabic || Report SeriesInformation Report (3): The Impact of Palestinian Rockets on the Conflict with the Israeli Occupation

This report discusses the impact of Palestinian rockets and its role in the military resistance against the Israeli occupation. It reveals by facts and figures the number of launched rockets and the resulting losses. It also discusses the stance of the Palestinian factions, Israeli, Arab, and international community towards launching these rockets.

Arabic || Report SeriesInformation Report (2): Gaza Strip Crossings: A Vital Artery, or a Tool of Siege?

This report discusses the factors and circumstances that lead Palestinians and Israelis to ratify the crossings agreement in year 2005, and the Israeli harsh attitude in dealing with the Palestinians on the crossings and checkpoints. It also gives a detailed idea about the stance of the Palestinian Authority, Palestinian factions, regional and...

ArabicThe Rights of Palestinian Refugees: Between International Legitimacy and the Palestinian-Israeli Negotiations

This is a distinguished PhD thesis that was passed by the Faculty of Law in the Lebanese University. It discusses the legal perspective of the rights of Palestinian refugees in international laws and institutions, and explains how the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations dealt with these rights. The book demonstrates that the Palestinian right of...

ArabicConflict of Authorities between Fatah and Hamas in Managing the Palestinian Authority 2006-2007

The Palestinian scene changed dramatically after Hamas’s winning in Palestinian elections 2006. Significant however were the contested authorities between Fatah and Hamas in managing the Palestinian Authority institutions. The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, on the first side, and the government and the Parliament on the second. With Fatah...

Arabic || Report SeriesInformation Report (1): The Suffering of Gaza Strip under the Israeli Siege

This report provides facts and figures about the economic losses of Gaza Strip on different industrial, agricultural, trade and tourism levels. It also discusses the issues of poverty and unemployment and their implications on the situation in Gaza. Additionally, it explains the impact of closing Gaza crossings and banning the entrance of...

Arabic || Human Rights SeriesAm I Not a Human (1): The Israeli Racism

This book presents in a simple but academic and concise style, the various aspects of the Israeli racism, on the official and public level. It considers the Palestinian who have the Israeli citizenship as a case study, and discusses their sufferings under the...

Arabic || two-part studyThe Security File of the Palestinian Authority

A two-parts study concerned with the security file within the Palestinian scene, focusing on the years that followed Hamas's victory in the general elections. It is distinguished with its academic approach to this sensitive issue, from various perspectives of the involved parties: Fatah, Hamas and other Palestinian factions; Israel; Arab, Islamic...

ArabicProspects of the Israeli Security: Reality and the Future

This book is a MA thesis, that analyses the factors and circumstances that contributed to creating the complex security situation that surrounds Israel. It also explains the sources of danger that threaten the Israeli security strategy especially between years 1991-2006. The significance of this study lies in its attempt to reveal and...

ArabicCritical Assessments of the Experience of Hamas & its Government 2006-2007

This book consists of 20 papers prepared by experts and researchers on the Palestinian issue. They assessed Hamas' experience in implementing its political agenda since its sweeping victory in the elections of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) in January 2006 until the middle of 2007. They also studied its governmental performance and...

ArabicPalestinian Liberation Organization: Evaluating the Experience and Restructuring

This book is the edited proceedings of a conference held by Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations on 30-31/5/2006. Prepared by experts and researchers in the Palestinian issue, the 16 conference papers presented in the conference consider the PLO’s history, assess its role in the past and present, and explore its future and...

Available in both Arabic & English || Reference/ClassicThe Palestinian Strategic Report 2006

The Palestinian Strategic Report is a highly academic annual report that assesses the Palestinian situation. It rigorously studies of the developments of various aspects of the Palestinian issue, i.e., internal political affairs, economic development, demographic indicators, the Arab, Islamic and international stands and the Israeli attitudes and...

Available in both Arabic & EnglishReligion and Politics in America: The Rise of Christian Evangelists and their Impact

This study discusses the dimensions and interactions of both, religion and politics, in the United States of America (USA), and with special refer to the strong influential role of Christian Evangelists in determining the US policies. Though the subject was previously explored by several writers, this book is special distinguished analyzing...

Available in both Arabic & English || Reference/ClassicThe Palestinian Strategic Report 2005

The Palestinian Strategic Report is a highly academic annual report that assesses the Palestinian situation. It a rigorously studies of the developments of various aspects of the Palestinian issue, i.e., internal political affairs, economic development, demographic indicators, the Arab, Islamic and international stands and the Israeli attitudes...

ArabicThe Role of Israel in the Fragmentation of the Arab World

This is an academic study that reveals the role of Israel in weakening the Arab world. The author argues that the danger of the Zionist project surpasses Palestine to threaten the national security of all Arab countries. This study tries to show that the Zionist project is not only concerned in establishing a Jewish state in Palestine, but also...

ArabicThe Siege: A Study on the Siege of the Palestinian People & Attempts to Overthrow the Government of Hamas

Title: al-Hisar: Dirasah hawla Hisar al-Sha‘b al-Filastini wa Muhawalat ’Isqat Hukumat Hamas (The Siege: A Study on the Siege of the Palestinian People & Attempts to Overthrow the Government of Hamas). Prepared by: Wael Sa‘ad Revised by: Dr. Mohsen M. Saleh Published in: November 2006 (1st Edition) Physical details: 120 pages, 14*21 cm,...

Arabic || Reference/ClassicPalestinian Documents for the Year 2005