Watch Andrew Tucker and Leo Mayer unpack Palestinian statehood—recognition vs reality, legal and regional dynamics, and a practical path forward.
Israel Beyond the Headlines – Palestinian statehood recognition
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How Arabs have Fulfilled Bible Prophecy
Biblical prophecy about Ishmael and his descendants is evident today in the Middle East’s turmoil, highlighting the ongoing fulfillment of Genesis 16:12
Friends or Foes? Arab-Israeli Relations
Jordan and Saudi Arabia’s collaboration with Israel against Iran highlights shifting alliances amid broader regional threats and geopolitical dynamics.
Behind the ‘Settlers’ Narrative: A Conversation with Yossi Dagan
Often, the news reports about ‘violent settlers’ in the West Bank, labeling them as radicals and extremists who allegedly commit acts of violence against Palestinians. But is this portrayal accurate?
To delve deeper into the reality of the situation and to understand more about the people living in the area of Judea and Samaria, we spoke with Yossi Dagan, the head of the Samaria Regional Council. He shares his perspective on the matter.
World Premier of Whose Land? Pt 2
The documentary series “Whose Land?” explores the historical, cultural, and legal perspectives of Israel’s ownership, debunking widespread myths and lies.
Statement: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
Explore whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as we delve into data and facts to clarify misconceptions and provide a balanced view.
Centenary of the Mandate for Palestine: Part 5 – The Fall-out from British Betrayal of the Mandate
The White Paper of 1939 was effectively an abrogation of the British Mandate for Palestine.
In a fierce debate in the House of Commons, Winston Churchill, who a year later became Prime Minister, vehemently opposed the White Paper.
Support of Illegal Construction in Area C Undermines International Law
The EU is supporting Palestinian take-over of Area C—in conflict with the Oslo Accords, and international law. In the June 1967 Six Day War, Israel gained control of the Eastern part of Jerusalem (including the Old City), and Judea and Samaria
Partition – The Idea of Two States
In 1920 the League of Nations approved the Mandate for Palestine. The idea was to enable the Jewish people to re-establish their homeland “in Palestine”. The territory of Palestine was one area, comprising what is today Israel, the West Bank and Jordan. The idea...
The Same Palestinian Narrative Continues: “Either us or the Zionists”
September 2018 marks twenty-five years since Oslo and that famous handshake on the White House lawn by Prime Minister Rabin and Chairman Arafat under the patronage of President Bill Clinton. And a lot will be written about this anniversary. The one undeniable truth over this period has been the disenchantment of those who supported Oslo and who had believed that finally the Palestinians were going to reverse their original mantra as expressed in 1921 by the Palestine Arab Executive Committee when they said: “Either us or the Zionists. There is no room for both.” Those in Israel who still support the principles of Oslo and yearn for a Two State solution, understand where the fault lies for it not yet occurring. AB Yehoshua who was at one time on the Meretz list running for the Knesset, said in an interview in Ha’artez that: “Yasser Arafat first misled the world when he said he wanted a secular, pluralistic and democratic state and then trampled the Oslo Accords with terror attacks.” Yehoshua also blamed Arafat’s successor, Mahmoud Abbas, for “rejecting Israel’s land-for-peace offer in 2008”. Einat Wilf a former Labour MK, in a recently published book says that her party’s assumption in […]
New State Law! Nothingburger!!!
Last July 19 the Israel Knesset passed the Nation-State Law 62-55. Opinion, argument and comments came quickly. Frankly, the wording of the Bill simply summed up values known for 70 years. The founding fathers proclaimed ‘the establishment of a Jewish State in Eretz Israel May 14, 1948. It was to be known “as the state of Israel”’. Everyone who has become residents of the land since 1948 has clearly known the Jewish status and cultural significance of the Jewish national tradition. The Basic Principles are listed in the Law first. A) The land of Israel is the historical homeland of the Jewish people, in which the State of Israel was established. B) The State of Israel is the national home of the Jewish people, in which it fulfils its natural, cultural, religious and historical right to self-determination. C) The right to exercise national self-determination in the State of Israel is unique to the Jewish people. No surprise there! It is also hard to argue with the ‘Symbols “ the Law lists next. 1). The name of the state is “Israel.” 2). The state flag is white with two blue stripes near the edges and a blue Star of David in […]
Jerusalem: Magnet for Christian Visits (Part Two)
In Part 01 of our series about Jerusalem and Christians visits, we learned that the ‘river of pilgrimage’ has been flowing from the very beginning of the church age. Christians constitute the highest amount of sacred visitors to a holy city which is also sacred to Judaism and Islam, too. This growing phenomena in Christian visits is even more remarkable considering that neither Christ nor the apostles command it, and there is more of a spiritual, rather than geographic, emphasis in Christian worship. We also learned why Christians visit Jerusalem. They can be summarised in two key words: Devotion: From the very beginning, Christians have been motivated to visit Jerusalem so that they can ‘walk where Jesus walked.’ Following in the footsteps of the Master is a strong sign of devotion. Education: Pious believers visit Jerusalem because they want to learn more about the Bible. Considering that Jerusalem is mentioned over 811 times in the KJV, it is indisputably the premier city of Scripture. What is remarkable is that these twin pillars of devotion and education can be applied across the board, to pilgrims from every denomination and every century of the church age. The Tourism Factor To the ancient […]