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Israeli – Palestinian Negotiations are not Ripe

Nine pre-conditions that enabled Arab-Israeli negotiations to unfold successfully in the 1970s and 1990s are not present today. Egyptian-Israeli and Jordanian-Israeli agreements occurred because the respective sides wanted them and needed them.

Issues & Analyses | April 26, 2021
Political Statements on a Two-State Solution to Resolve the Arab (Palestinian)-Israeli Conflict, 1937–Present

Speculation again abounds whether a two state solution might be a seriously considered outcome to Palestinian-Israeli differences. A long history of its mention but not its implementation persists. Advocacy by external voices persists, but no one seems ready to make the critical political trade-offs required.

Issues & Analyses | April 19, 2021
Lessons to Strengthen Israel Education

Newsworthy stories unfold in Israel at breathtaking rates. Repeated elections, COVID-19 responses, path-breaking Supreme Court decisions, the Abraham Accords — all are worthy of community discussion and age-appropriate student exploration. Yet few Jewish students and their parents possess sufficient understanding or discussion skills to explain them beyond a passing headline.

Tal Grinfas-David | April 15, 2021

Today in Israeli History

Suicide Bomber Kills 15 While Bush, Sharon Meet

May 7
Lehi Teenager Disappears

May 6
Museum Marks First Official Yom HaShoah

May 5
Irgun Blasts Prisoners out of Acre

May 4
Actor Meir Margalit Is Born

May 3
Channel 1 Starts Broadcasting

May 2
Eshkol Approves Building Ashdod

May 1

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Documents and Sources

Israel’s Unique Heritage

Content, Context and Perspective

Know Your Past • Own Your Present • Assure Your Future

20th CIE/ISMI Enrichment Workshop on Modern Israel

Issues & Analyses

Israeli – Palestinian Negotiations are not Ripe

Political Statements on a Two-State Solution to Resolve the Arab (Palestinian)-Israeli Conflict, 1937–Present

Lessons to Strengthen Israel Education

Today in Israeli History

Suicide Bomber Kills 15 While Bush, Sharon Meet

Lehi Teenager Disappears

Museum Marks First Official Yom HaShoah

Irgun Blasts Prisoners out of Acre

Actor Meir Margalit Is Born

Channel 1 Starts Broadcasting

Eshkol Approves Building Ashdod

What We're Reading

Timeline

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