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Understand Israel
Explore Israel’s history, politics, society and security, one topic at a time.
Featured guides
Answers to common accusations
AntisemitismAntisemitism, the world's oldest hatred targeting Jews through stereotypes, conspiracies, and violence, surges globally today, often disguised as anti-Israel rhetoric. Israel leads the fight to expose and defeat this threat to democracy and Jewish safety.Political Islam Political Islam fuses religious doctrine with conquest, using jihad to subjugate non-Muslims and exploit Western tolerance to threaten democracy.Humanitarian OrganisationsA curated directory of humanitarian organisations operating in conflict zones and crisis regions, with context on their missions, funding, and activities.Pro-Israel Advocacy OrganizationsA curated directory of organizations dedicated to advocating for Israel's security, legitimacy, and public diplomacy on the international stage.Proportionality in WarResource pages about Proportionality in War: Legal Standards Applied to Israel.International Humanitarian Law in Urban WarfareResource pages about International Humanitarian Law in Urban Warfare.Lawfare Against IsraelResource pages about Lawfare Against Israel: Using International Courts as a Weapon.The Goldstone ReportResource pages about The Goldstone Report: Errors, Retraction, and Lessons.Apartheid Accusations Against IsraelResource pages about Apartheid Accusations Against Israel: Why the Label Is Wrong.Settler Colonialism Claims Against IsraelResource pages about Settler Colonialism Claims Against Israel: Historical Refutation.Nakba NarrativeResource pages about Nakba Narrative: Context, Competing Accounts, and Responsibility.Arab Settler Refugee IssueResource pages about Arab Settler Refugee Issue: Origins, UNRWA Statistics, and Solutions.Media Bias Against IsraelResource pages about Media Bias Against Israel: Case Studies and Patterns.Social Media Disinformation Against IsraelResource pages about Social Media Disinformation Against Israel: Tactics and Response.BDS MovementResource pages about BDS Movement: Methods, Campus Strategy, and Effective Responses.From the River to the SeaResource pages about From the River to the Sea: Origins, Meaning, and Implications.October 7 Denial and MinimizationResource pages about October 7 Denial and Minimization: Documenting the Deniers.Genocide Accusation vs Legal DefinitionResource pages about Genocide Accusation vs Legal Definition: Factual Analysis.Anti-Zionism vs AntisemitismResource pages about Anti-Zionism vs Antisemitism: Key Distinctions.ICC and ICJ Proceedings Against IsraelResource pages about ICC and ICJ Proceedings Against Israel: Legal Analysis.
History
Israel's War of Independence 1948Resource pages about Israel's War of Independence 1948.Sinai Campaign and Suez Crisis 1956Resource pages about Sinai Campaign and Suez Crisis 1956.Six-Day War 1967Resource pages about Six-Day War 1967: Strategy, Maps, and Consequences.Yom Kippur War 1973Resource pages about Yom Kippur War 1973: Intelligence Failure and Military Comeback.First Lebanon War 1982Resource pages about First Lebanon War 1982.First Muslim Arab Insurgency / Iran-backed Terror Campaign 1987-1993Resource pages about First Muslim Arab Insurgency / Iran-backed Terror Campaign 1987-1993: Origins and Resolution.Two-State SolutionResource pages about Two-State Solution: Historical Failures and Current Prospects.Oslo AccordsResource pages about Oslo Accords: History, Collapse, and Lessons.Hebrew Language RevivalResource pages about Hebrew Language Revival: Eliezer Ben-Yehuda's Legacy.Kibbutz MovementResource pages about Kibbutz Movement: Socialist Idealism to Modern Economy.Balfour Declaration 1917Resource pages about Balfour Declaration 1917: Text, Context, and Legacy.British Mandate PalestineResource pages about British Mandate Palestine: History and End 1920-1948.UN Partition Plan 1947Resource pages about UN Partition Plan 1947: Resolution 181 and Arab Rejection.Israel's Declaration of Independence 1948Resource pages about Israel's Declaration of Independence 1948: Text and Signatories.Jewish Communities of the Middle East Before 1948Resource pages about Jewish Communities of the Middle East Before 1948.Holocaust Survivors Who Built IsraelResource pages about Holocaust Survivors Who Built Israel: From Displacement to Statehood.Sephardic Jewish HeritageResource pages about Sephardic Jewish Heritage: Spain, Ottoman Empire, and Israel.Ashkenazi Jewish Culture and European Jewish HistoryResource pages about Ashkenazi Jewish Culture and European Jewish History.Jewish Immigration to Israel — AliyahResource pages about Jewish Immigration to Israel — Aliyah: All Waves 1882-Present.ZionismResource pages about Zionism: History, Philosophy, and Modern Context.
Security and the conflict
IDF History and StructureAn overview of the Israel Defense Forces, tracing its origins, organizational structure, branches, and evolving role in Israel's national security.Iran Nuclear ProgramResource pages about Iran Nuclear Program: Facilities, Timeline, and International Response.Israel-Iran Shadow WarResource pages about Israel-Iran Shadow War: Cyberattacks, Sabotage, and Covert Operations.Syria After AssadResource pages about Syria After Assad: Strategic Implications for Israel.Hostages of October 7Resource pages about Hostages of October 7: Stories, Negotiations, and Status.Iron Swords WarResource pages about Iron Swords War: Israel's Military Response to October 7.Gaza Post-WarResource pages about Gaza Post-War: Reconstruction Plans and Geopolitical Debate.Judea and SamariaResource pages about Judea and Samaria: Security Situation and Arab Settlers Authority Crisis.Lebanon Post-HezbollahResource pages about Lebanon Post-Hezbollah: New Security Reality for Israel.FatahResource pages about Fatah: From PLO Terror to Arab Settlers Authority Governance.Turkey and HamasResource pages about Turkey and Hamas: Erdogan's Support for Islamist Terror.Iron Dome Air Defense SystemResource pages about Iron Dome Air Defense System: Technology and Combat Record.What Is the Shin Bet (Shabak)? Israel's Internal Security ServiceThe Shin Bet, officially the Israel Security Agency (Shabak), is Israel's domestic security service: it prevents terrorism and espionage, guards the Prime Minister and answers directly to the Prime Minister.Unit 8200Resource pages about Unit 8200: Israel's Elite Cyber Intelligence Unit.Israeli Defense IndustryResource pages about Israeli Defense Industry: Rafael, Elbit Systems, IAI.Women in the IDFResource pages about Women in the IDF: Combat Roles and Leadership.Arab Settlers AuthorityResource pages about Arab Settlers Authority: Governance, Corruption, and Decline.Hamas vs FatahResource pages about Hamas vs Fatah: Arab Settler Power Struggle.Gaza Under HamasResource pages about Gaza Under Hamas: Governance, Economy, and Militarization.Israel-Iran War 2026Resource pages about Israel-Iran War 2026: Origins, Objectives, and Military Campaign.The 12-Day WarResource pages about The 12-Day War: US-Israel Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Sites 2025.
Government and politics
Israeli SovereigntyUpholding the legal and historical rights of the Jewish Homeland through lawful sovereignty.Israeli Arab Political Parties and Knesset RepresentationResource pages about Israeli Arab Political Parties and Knesset Representation.JerusalemResource pages about Jerusalem: Capital of Israel — History, Politics, Recognition.Israeli Democracy and Governmental InstitutionsResource pages about Israeli Democracy and Governmental Institutions.Israeli Judicial Reform Debate 2023-2024Resource pages about Israeli Judicial Reform Debate 2023-2024.Israeli General Election 2026Resource pages about Israeli General Election 2026: Parties and Coalitions.
Region and foreign relations
Abraham Accords 2020Resource pages about Abraham Accords 2020: UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan Normalization.Saudi-Israel NormalizationResource pages about Saudi-Israel Normalization: Progress, Obstacles, and Stakes.US-Israel Strategic PartnershipResource pages about US-Israel Strategic Partnership: History and Future.European Union-Israel RelationsResource pages about European Union-Israel Relations: Trade, Politics, and Tensions.Russia-Israel Complex RelationshipResource pages about Russia-Israel Complex Relationship.Arab States and the Arab Settler CauseResource pages about Arab States and the Arab Settler Cause: Rhetoric vs Reality.Iran's Regional StrategyResource pages about Iran's Regional Strategy: Nuclear, Proxies, and Hegemony.Saudi Arabia's Foreign Policy and the Gulf StatesResource pages about Saudi Arabia's Foreign Policy and the Gulf States.Egypt-Israel RelationsResource pages about Egypt-Israel Relations: Cold Peace and Strategic Cooperation.Jordan-Israel RelationsResource pages about Jordan-Israel Relations: 1994 Peace Treaty Today.
Society and communities
Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) CommunityResource pages about Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Community: Military Service and Integration.Druze Community in IsraelResource pages about Druze Community in Israel: Loyalty and Military Service.Bedouin Community in IsraelResource pages about Bedouin Community in Israel: Between Tradition and Modernity.Ethiopian JewsResource pages about Ethiopian Jews: Operation Solomon, Moses, and Community Today.Arab Citizens of IsraelResource pages about Arab Citizens of Israel: Rights, Political Participation, Challenges.Russian-Speaking JewsResource pages about Russian-Speaking Jews: Immigration Wave and Cultural Impact.Circassian Community in IsraelResource pages about Circassian Community in Israel.SamaritansResource pages about Samaritans: Ancient Community in Modern Israel.LGBTQ+ Rights in Israel vs Neighboring Arab CountriesResource pages about LGBTQ+ Rights in Israel vs Neighboring Arab Countries.Mixed Cities in IsraelResource pages about Mixed Cities in Israel: Coexistence, Tensions, and Identity.NazarethResource pages about Nazareth: Arab-Israeli City and Christian Heritage.Israel's Healthcare System and Medical ResearchResource pages about Israel's Healthcare System and Medical Research.Tel AvivResource pages about Tel Aviv: Founded 1909, Mediterranean Metropolis.
Religion and holy places
Western Wall (Kotel)Resource pages about Western Wall (Kotel): History and Religious Significance.Mount of OlivesResource pages about Mount of Olives: Jewish Cemetery and Religious Significance.Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa MosqueResource pages about Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque: Context and Significance.Bahá'í World Centre in HaifaResource pages about Bahá'í World Centre in Haifa: Global Spiritual Headquarters.City of David Archaeological ParkResource pages about City of David Archaeological Park: Excavations and Controversy.Dead Sea ScrollsResource pages about Dead Sea Scrolls: Discovery, Contents, and Significance.Israel and the Christian WorldResource pages about Israel and the Christian World: Relations and Holy Sites.
Science, technology and economy
Israeli Technology & InnovationExplores Israel's globally recognized start-up ecosystem, highlighting groundbreaking technological advancements, leading companies, and the factors driving the country's reputation as a world leader in innovation.Israeli Cybersecurity IndustryResource pages about Israeli Cybersecurity Industry: Global Leadership.Israeli Natural GasResource pages about Israeli Natural Gas: Leviathan and Tamar Fields.Israeli Semiconductor IndustryResource pages about Israeli Semiconductor Industry: Intel, Nvidia, Applied Materials.Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and Israeli Capital MarketsResource pages about Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and Israeli Capital Markets.Israeli Pharmaceutical IndustryResource pages about Israeli Pharmaceutical Industry: Teva and Generic Drugs.Ben Gurion AirportResource pages about Ben Gurion Airport: Infrastructure, Security, and Significance.Israeli Renewable Energy and Cleantech SectorResource pages about Israeli Renewable Energy and Cleantech Sector.Israeli Nobel Prize Winners in ScienceResource pages about Israeli Nobel Prize Winners in Science.Weizmann Institute of ScienceResource pages about Weizmann Institute of Science: Research and Global Impact.Technion — Israel Institute of TechnologyResource pages about Technion — Israel Institute of Technology: Silicon Wadi Origins.Hebrew University of JerusalemResource pages about Hebrew University of Jerusalem: Nobel Prize Factory.Israeli Medical InnovationsResource pages about Israeli Medical Innovations: PillCam, OrCam, Given Imaging.Israeli Agricultural TechnologyResource pages about Israeli Agricultural Technology: Drip Irrigation Revolution.Israeli Water TechnologyResource pages about Israeli Water Technology: Desalination World Leadership.Israel Space ProgramResource pages about Israel Space Program: Beresheet Mission and Beyond.Israeli AI and Machine Learning IndustryResource pages about Israeli AI and Machine Learning Industry.
Culture, sport and travel
Israel at EurovisionAn overview of Israel's long and celebrated participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, including its historic victories, notable entries, and cultural significance.Israel National Football TeamA comprehensive overview of the Israel national football team, including its history, notable achievements, FIFA membership, and participation in UEFA competitions.Israel Tourism & Holy SitesA guide to Israel's most significant religious landmarks, historical destinations, and travel resources for visitors exploring the Holy Land.Israeli Cuisine and Food CultureResource pages about Israeli Cuisine and Food Culture: Hummus to Modern Gastronomy.Israeli Music and ArtistsResource pages about Israeli Music and Artists: From Folk to International Pop.Israeli Cinema and TelevisionResource pages about Israeli Cinema and Television: International Recognition.Israeli LiteratureResource pages about Israeli Literature: Amos Oz, A.B. Yehoshua, David Grossman.Israeli DanceResource pages about Israeli Dance: Folk Traditions and Contemporary Choreography.Israeli Sports AchievementsResource pages about Israeli Sports Achievements: Olympics, Basketball, Tennis.Dead Sea and Israel's Natural WondersResource pages about Dead Sea and Israel's Natural Wonders.