What’s the deal with the upcoming 1 July proposal?

24 June, 2020

Much has been written and opined about the expected announcement on July 1st about Israel applying Israeli civilian law to parts of the disputed territories. Here are some facts that are worth keeping in mind. ... Read More...

The “peaceful” Middle East before 1948

David Cumin

10 June, 2020

Advocate Newsletter Opeds, Conflict, History

One of the most pernicious modern lies about Jews is how well they were treated in the Middle East before the re-establishment of the Jewish nation. According to some anti-Israel activists, Jews were treated... Read More...

Why does Israel need strong security?

IINZ

9 June, 2020

Conflict, History, IsraelInFive

The media portrayal of Israel - as an aggressive and dominant military power in the Middle East - is at sharp contrast with the reality of the situation facing this tiny State. Yes, Israel is well prepared ... Read More...

Is the media fair to Israel?

IINZ

6 June, 2020

Conflict, IsraelInFive

Although the term ‘fake news’ has only become mainstream in the past couple of years – the practice of news organisations putting a slant on the way news is covered is not new. Media organisations can - and... Read More...

What motivates Arab Palestinian terror?

IINZ

1 June, 2020

Conflict, History, IsraelInFive

In 2016, former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said it was "human nature" for Arab Palestinians to murder Israeli civilians due to the "occupation". A number of other commentators have excused or explaine... Read More...

Why is there no two-state solution?

IINZ

25 May, 2020

Conflict, History, IsraelInFive

You’ve almost certainly heard the phrase ‘Two State Solution’. It refers to a proposal to divide the small parcel of land making up modern-day Israel and the Palestinian territories into two separate entiti... Read More...

Israel’s ongoing challenges in a fraught region

Perry Trotter

13 May, 2020

Advocate Newsletter Opeds, Conflict

I expect our readers will all be looking forward to moving to lock-down level 2 and hopefully returning to some sort of normalcy. Many of you may have noticed that fellow director Dr David Cumin has not written... Read More...

NZ should join Allies in banning Hezbollah

IINZ

12 May, 2020

Conflict, Must View, News, NZ-ISR Relations

For some time, IINZ has urged the government to recognize the fact that there is no distinction between the ‘military and political wings’ of Hezbollah, the terror organisation supported by Iran. Currently, ... Read More...

Give peace a chance

Guest

4 February, 2020

Conflict, Opinion

On 29 January 2020, president Trump finally presented his long-awaited ‘Deal of the Century’, his vision to end the ongoing conflict between the Palestinians and the Israelis, a conflict which has been going on... Read More...

A follow-up letter to John Minto: why do you tolerate antisemitism so?

Guest

24 December, 2019

BDS, Conflict

Dear John, On 6 November, I published an open letter to you, prompted by your performance in the "Perspectives on Israel" debate, in which you claimed that the charge of antisemitism against elements in the ... Read More...