Strategic Assessment #41: Prospects for an Israeli War on the Gaza Strip

Summary: The escalation of media campaigns between the Palestinian resistance and Israel, coupled with the latter's occasional military strikes against the Gaza Strip (GS), suggests that a war is to be waged soon. However, the factors pressing for launching an Israeli war on GS or urging the resistance to end the truce are still limited. In addition, the changes in...

The American Stance Towards the Palestinian Issue in Light of the Arab Uprisings

By: Dr. Mohsen Moh’d Saleh
With the outbreak of the Arab uprisings, the United States seemed confused and worried over the possible loss of its traditional allies and the change in the regional map, which might threaten its interests. However, it tried to cope with the ongoing change and steer it to serve its interests...

Am I Not a Human (7): The Suffering of Jerusalem and Holy Sites under the Israeli Occupation

Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations in Beirut released the latest English book of the series "Am I Not a Human?," entitled "The Suffering of Jerusalem and Holy Sites under the Israeli Occupation." It documents the suffering of the holy city, holy in Islam, Christianity and Judaism, and its population under the Israeli Occupation; in addition to the Occupation's infringements...

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In a Panel Discussion Held in Beirut by Al-Zaytouna Centre: Discussing the Expected Effects of the Changes in the Arab World on the Palestinian Issue in 2012

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Al-Zaytouna offers the eighth chapter of "The Palestinian Strategic Report 2009/10," for free download

Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies & Consultations is glad to offer the eighth chapter of The Palestinian Strategic Report 2009/10, which explains the economic situation in the WB and GS, for...

Information Report (21): Israeli Settlement Activities in the West Bank 1993–2011

   This report discusses the Israeli settlement building in the West Bank (WB). It tackles the ideology of the Israeli settlements and explores their historical background from 1967-1993. The main focus of...

Al-Zaytouna offers the sixth chapter of "The Palestinian Strategic Report 2009/10," for free download

Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies & Consultations is glad to offer the sixth chapter of The Palestinian Strategic Report 2009/10, which talks about the occupied land of Palestine and the Holy...

Strategic Assessment #40: The Future of the Bid for a UN Membership for a Palestinian State in the UN Security Council

Summary: The Palestinian bid for full United Nations (UN) membership for a Palestinian state presented to the UN Security Council has come to a dead end, after it hit the...

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When Settlers Attack

 By: Mr. Yousef Munayyer* The Palestine Center released a comprehensive report on Israeli settler violence against Palestinian civilians and their property in the West Bank. The report, "When Settlers Attack,"...

Factsheet: Displacement in the “Buffer Zone” Three Years after Operation Cast Lead

What Is the “Buffer Zone”?  The Buffer Zone is a military no-go zone imposed by Israel, starting at the border fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip and extending a...

Eu-Israel Relations: Promoting And Ensuring Respect For International Law.

Since the 1980s, the EU’s diplomatic declarations have highlighted how respect for international law is a crucial component of the resolution of the conflict. However, its policy towards the conflict...

MAP: Humanitarian Atlas (West Bank and Gaza Strip)

A map atlas that includes 31 maps (including infographics and statistics) on humanitarian issues facing Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territory including: access and movement, protection (settler violence, demolitions etc.),...

Israel’s Control of Palestinian Residency in the West Bank and Gaza

"Forget About Him, He’s Not Here"  This report describes the arbitrary exclusion by the Israeli military of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians since 1967 and documents the impact that exclusion continues...