What book should I read to get an understanding of the the current Israeli/Palestinian conflict and the history of the Israeli state? [more inside]
posted by phrontist on Jun 29, 2009 - 16 answers

Have any well-known Middle East scholars come out in favor of uniting Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank into one multi-ethnic, secular state, with the goal of making all residents equal citizens?
posted by Afroblanco on Dec 11, 2007 - 15 answers

Please help me find a quote and the name of whoever said it. It's something like "Israel has no foreign policy, only domestic politics". Or maybe it's the reverse? [more inside]
posted by redteam on Nov 14, 2006 - 3 answers

Ariel Sharon's out, as of tonight. What happens now in Israel?
posted by matteo on Jan 4, 2006 - 23 answers