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Israel?s Early Leaders, 2004.
An overview of the early leadership of Israel, since the 1930's
1,406 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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This paper looks at the leadership of Israel, where ideological imperatives and their institutionalization have represented an important part of Israel?s evolution. It discusses how Israel?s early leadership established internal and external legitimacy in the new state. It examines the government from the establishment of Mapai in 1930 until the 1977 Knesset elections where Labor, and its predecessor, Mapai, represented the dominant party.
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"Even though the state of Israel declared its independence in 1948, modern history started with the Zionist movement founded by Theodor Herzl in 1897. Israel's basic ideology, many of its modern political institutions and parties, its internal and external legitimacy, and the individuals who established had their roots in the Zionist movement. The main goal of this movement was to establish internal legitimacy by creating "a home in Palestine secured by public law? for the Jewish people. They established both internal and external legitimacy as a state by successfully freeing Israel from Britain?s reign and becoming a safe haven for Jews from all over the world."
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The Entry of the People of Israel Into the Land of Israel, 2002.
An analysis of the theories behind the Settlement of the People of Israel.
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 48.95
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The following paper discusses four different theories for explaining the entry of the people of Israel into the land of Israel, as seen by Callaway: Military incursion, gradual infiltration, peasant uprising and a composite view.
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"In the period c. 1200 BCE, we find the shift from Late Bronze II to Iron I. The presence of iron tools allowed farmers (pioneers) to dig cisterns and engage in terrace-style farming. The book of Joshua argues for the total conquest of the land, by a unified force of Israelites. But, in places (Josh. 9, 13.13) it appears that the conquest was not total. The book of Judges suggests that the land was shared with the Canaanites and then the people attempted to conquer it. In this book, the conquest appears to be incomplete. (Judges 1.19-28, etc.). Archaeological evidence suggests that after 1560 BCE Jericho was no longer occupied."
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"Rothschild and Early Jewish Colonization in Palestine", 2003.
Examines the motivation of philanthropist Baron Edmond James de Rothschild as presented in Ran Aaronsohn's book "Rothschild and Early Jewish Colonization in Palestine".
940 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 48.95
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This paper reports that, because of his tremendous wealth and desire to participate in philanthropy, Baron Edmond James de Rothschild supported massive land purchases and financed Jewish settlements in Eretz Yisrael. The author then describes Ran Aaronsohn's recounting of Rothschild's financial plan to settle Russian Jewish refugees in Eretz Israel by supporting the pioneers of Ekron Rishon Le-Zion, Zikhron Ya'akov and Rosh Pinna. The author argues that Rothschild's many charitable acts, which helped build the Jewish colonization of Palestine, probably also were motivated by his desire to show off his assets and have the Jews somewhat indebted to him.
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"After hearing about the support Rothschild provided for the two colonies, the Northern colonies of Zikhron Ya'akov and Rosh Pinna asked Rothschild for help. He sent Elie Sheid, the secretary of the Jewish Charity Committee of Paris, to Palestine, where he negotiated agreements in both colonies on behalf of Rothschild. The agreements stated that Rothschild had full financial responsibility of the colonies, once again in exchange for property rights and the colonists' promises to follow his orders."
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Israel and the Security Fence, 2005.
This in-depth paper analyzes Israel's security policies as well as the ongoing controversial debate regarding the building of the security fence which would separate Israel from the Palestinians.
4,052 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 22 sources, APA, AU$ 159.95
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This well-researched paper examines the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, while focusing on the various events that led to the decision to construct a security wall that would separate the two nations. This paper discusses Israel's implementation of "Operation Defensive Wall", which came about in 2002 in response to a suicide bombing in which 28 Israelis were killed by Palestinian terrorists that infiltrated Israel's borders. This in-depth paper analyzes Israel's history from its birth as a state in 1948 to the present as well as the country's continuous battle to survive amidst hostile Arab neighbors such as Syria. The writer of this paper contends that there are various options to maintaining a lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians which do not include the security fence. One option would be to offer financial incentives to the Palestinians while another would be for Israel to withdraw to the pre-1967 borders. This paper discusses the pros and cons involved in Israel returning occupied land to the Palestinians in hopes for peace and lasting security.
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"Since the end of formal hostilities in 1973, the attacks on Israel from its hostile neighbors have been replaced by shadowy groups that rely more on terror tactics than infantry and tanks. First the PLO, which led to Israel's invasion of Southern Lebenon in 1982 and subsequently Hizbollah, which was formed in 1983, and Hamas in 1988. Both of these groups had, as their stated intention, the murder of every Jew and the destruction of the state of Israel and its allies. It was after twenty years of these terrorist tactics, and the lives of hundreds of innocent Israelis, that Israel began to consider building a fence around its borders. It would be almost another ten years before it finally implemented this tactic. Israel's decision to build a wall separating itself from external threats has become a controversial one. Seen within Israel as the best chance to reduce or eliminate terrorism, and solidify the border between the Jewish state and the Palestinian state, it is viewed by much of the outside world as a symbol of oppression."
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Israel.
This paper discusses that the view Israel has of its history plays an important role in the events of the modern country called Israel.
1,445 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 69.95
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This paper explains that, although Zionists, who are people who believed that Jews should return to their ancient homeland, became active as early as the 19th century, the events of the 20th century resulted in the formation of the country of Israel. While many Israelis wanted to return to the land of their Biblical heritage, Palestine, Arabs in the Middle East did not think they should have to give up land for the new country. The author points out that two events in Israel's history since its formal establishment in 1947 show important facts about the country's history: the Six Day War in which the invading Arabs lost the Arab-designated area of Palestine, and the intifada, the current war over the Arabs desire to reclaim this land, a conflict over which both sides can be seen as both "right" and "wrong" and represents the greatest problem facing Israel today. The paper stresses that Israel's accomplishments are incredible in its 48 years. Israel has not yet worked out a solution to the problem of dislocated Palestinians. Through its military victories, Israel has demonstrated that warfare cannot solve this problem and that a peaceful solution will have to be found.
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Introduction
Recent History
Israel's Successes
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"As with any country's history, the victors write the history. Since Israel has managed to defend itself in multiple wars, Israel is the one who tells the story of those wars. Because of the Balfour Declaration endorsed by the League of Nations and supported by major powers of the world, Israel felt both morally and legally entitled to the land they occupied in Palestine. Critics note that this may have engendered an attitude by Israel that they were not responsible for the resulting Palestinian refugees. Cesarani (PAGE) notes that recent research by historians has shed new light on these issued."
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Israel and How the Middle East Was Won, 2006.
A critique of the existence of Israel.
2,800 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 121.95
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This paper is highly critical of the existence of Israel, claiming it has destroyed the Middle East. The author traces the early Zionist movement and the history of the Israel, while consistently denying the legitimacy of a Jewish homeland. The paper invokes well-known anti-Israel sources to support its thesis. The paper also challenges what he describes as myths about the development and existence of Israel. For instance, the author claims it is disingenuous to refer to Israel's War of Independence, when she was attacked by the entire Arab world, as a David and Goliath battle. He states that Israel "knew what they were up against and it was not much..." After critiquing Israel's actions in various wars against Arab countries, the author turns to international support for Israel. He is critical, in particular, of the United States' "blind" support for the Jewish state. The paper concludes by examining Israel's treatment of the Palestinian people, asking why a nation that had suffered in the Holocaust would 'turn around and do the same thing to someone else.'
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""The Zionist argument to justify Israel's present occupation of Arab-Palestine has no intelligent or legal basis in history" (Shabazz 1). Omowale 'Malcolm X' Shabazz, an activist for Arab-Palestine, gave that statement in one of his articles arguing the Zionist movement. Malcolm X argued the basis of Israeli occupation is on the religious claim there forefathers lived there a thousand years ago. But he goes on to say that the Moors occupied Spain a thousand years ago, would this then give them a legal right to invade the Iberian Peninsula? The Zionist movement consisted of a revival of a Jewish nation state in an area known as Palestine. The Israeli invasion, however, has brought upon more turmoil and unrest than good. The development of an Israeli state has had an ill-fated effect on the inhabitants of all races and religions in the Middle East."
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The Economic Cost of War on Israel, 2002.
Studies the effect of Israel?s war of attrition with the Palestinians on Israel's economy.
2,065 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 95.95
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The writer compares the Israeli economy with the macroeconomic model pertaining to the circular flow of money through the economy, observing that the contraction occurring among the main economic actors (households and business sector) is not being reflected in the conduct of the Israeli government. The paper argues that the government is forced to maintain its level of military expenditure to counter the increasing level of violence the war is generating. With Israel?s contribution to the international export markets evaporating combined with decreasing business sentiment and consumer confidence, not to mention increasing dependence on the U.S. for foreign aid, the future of Israel?s economic health does not bode well. The paper also argues that Israel needs to establish true peace before it can hope to overcome its economic recession.
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"Israel is an economy that has previously defied economic forecasts. Up until recently, its economy did not comply with the normal prerequisites for success. However, with the escalating presence of its war of attrition with Palestine, the factors that were once driving its economic growth and defying its detractors, is now slowly being eroded by its increasing commitment to fighting Palestine. This paper endeavors to explore the factors that once drove Israel?s economic growth and the aspects of the Israel-Palestinian war that are now hampering Israel?s economic health. By comparing the case of Israel to standard macroeconomic models, one can observe the unique case posed by Israel?s economy."
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U.S. Aid to Israel, 2002.
An insight into the military and economical aid to Israel by the United States and a discussion of why the U.S. government continues to support Israel.
2,455 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 108.95
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This paper addresses the issue of aid provided by the United States to Israel with a pro-Palestinian bias. It discusses how, while the rest of the world strongly condemns Israel?s occupation of the Palestinian Territories, the U.S. government provides the political, diplomatic and material means for the occupation to continue at the tax payer's expense. It evaluates how this is causing the rise in hatred towards the U.S. calling for extra suspicion and caution and shows how hate can leave the most powerful country in the world the most vulnerable after the tragedy of September 11.
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"Then why does the United States forego its ethical values and support Israel? One reason is simple; the U.S. relies on Israel to test out new military technologies in battle conditions. Israel has cooperated with the US arms industry on research and development for new jet fighters, anti-missile defense systems, and even the Strategic Defense Initiative. The U.S. also requires Israel to use 75 percent of all the military aid it receives to buy U.S.-made arms. This means profit for us, and Israel?s military dominance in the region, in a region already buried in hate and violence. It produces threat for whole the Middle East through its nuclear capacities, but no country in the world other than the U.S. can use this as an excuse to take over the other- such the case with the ongoing Iraq war plans."
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Steve Posner's "Israel Undercover: Secret Warfare and Hidden Diplomacy", 1990.
This this paper is an overview of Steve Posner's "Israel Undercover: Secret Warfare and Hidden Diplomacy in the Middle East", a realistic look at the struggle in Middle East between Israel & Arabs.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, AU$ 69.95
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"This study will provide a brief overview of Steve Posner's Israel Undercover: Secret Warfare and Hidden Diplomacy in the Middle East. The study will then provide an analysis of the contents of the book.
In brief, Posner's book is designed to take a realistic look behind the scenes of the struggle in the Middle East between Israel and the Arabs.
It is not a hopeful work, but its hard-nosed realism provides a context in which compromise can be seen as the only alternative to complete destruction.
As Posner writes, an overview of the region itself yields a discouraging portrait if one takes what one finds at face value. As the author writes: "In the Middle East, there are those who believe that the land cannot support both victor and vanquished."
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U.S. Policy toward Israel, 1992.
A history of the policies, Bush and Israeli policy, a critical overview of the Israel and U.S. relationship including the need for a change in U.S. stance toward Israel.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 69.95
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"It is difficult to imagine a picture of President Bush laughing with known strongman and terrorist supporter President Hafez al-Assad of Syria (Tumulty, 1990, p. A20). Yet it's just these types of images that have acted to change the relationship between the United States and long-time ally Israel. The purpose of this paper is to examine some of the factors in U.S. policy towards Israel, the causes and effects that policy has within the United States, and ultimate effect on Israel.
In a time when the United States needs friends in the Middle East to stabilize its position, Israel in general remains silent, even defensive (Wicker, 1990, p. A27). It has rejected any attempt to link peace talks between Iraq and the United States with Israel's right to the West Bank in Gaza. While the United States supports this position, there have been other shakeups..."
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United States Involvement In the Creation of Israel, 2008.
A review of the part played by the United States in the creation of Israel.
2,440 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 108.95
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The paper states that the founding of Israel was due to a number of factors. The paper then reviews the part that the United States played in Israel's establishment, and the paper argues that without the support of the United States and the Jews of the US, Israel would not have been founded in 1948, and would not be in the same position as it is today without substantial support from America.
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Introduction
Zionism and the Philosophies of Freedom
The Balfour Declaration and Britain's Role
World War Two: Everything Changed
The Influence of the Holocaust on the Formation of Israel
Truman was No Roosevelt
After the State of Israel was Won
Beyond 1956--Closer American support
Conclusion
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"At the time, the Israeli army was fighting a numerically-superior Egyptian and Syrian army, equipped with Russian T64 and other tanks, and Mig fighters. The Israeli Air Force, armed with US fighters and interceptors, such as the A10 and the F4 Phantom was able to destroy several thousand Egyptian and Syrian tanks, and to lose only one plane versus several hundred Syrian and Egyptian jets. Israel certainly used superior tactics and had brave soldiers, but it would not have prevailed over a numerically-superior enemy in such a short time if it weren't for the close collaboration of the American military and a strong injection of foreign aid."
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Education in Israel and the U.S., 2004.
This paper compares the educational systems in the United States and Israel and shows how they reflect their cultures.
1,365 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 66.95
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This paper explains that, while the educational systems of the United States and Israel share a number of commonalities in structure and ethnic strife, there are some fundamental differences between the two countries in terms of how education is viewed and for what purposes schools are intended. The author points out that the separation of church and state in public schools in the United States is virtually unheard of in Israel, but both school systems recognize the need to provide for a literate society in the future by providing students with a relevant and timely education today. The paper relates that the general effectiveness of the respective educational systems in the United States and Israel can be considered in terms of the national literacy rates, with both nations achieving high levels of overall literacy; in the United States, the literacy rate is 97 percent, compared with a slightly lower overall literacy rate of 95.4 percent in Israel.
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Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Educational System in the United States
Educational System in Israel
Conclusion
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"Schools are unique in any society since they educate and mold the next generation who will then be in charge of how the world will shape up and how these schools will be run in the future. Educators in every country help shape the character and the morality of their students beyond the intellectual and physical instruction provided. An education today must prepare a person for the realities of life, including how to balance a checkbook, answer an employment ad, and how to comport oneself at a job interview. These fundamental skills are just part of a huge body of knowledge which includes everything about a given society and the world in which people live."
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A History of Israel, 2006.
This paper looks at a history of Israel, by comparing the views of authors John Bright and K.L. Noll.
3,183 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 134.95
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This article examines the authors' views regarding the history of Israel in the books "A History of Israel" by John Bright and "Looking on the Bright Side of Israel's History: Is There Pedagogical Value in A Theological Presentation of History?" by K.L. Noll. The writer compares the authors' opinions as he notes events recorded leading up to the creation of Israel in both books. The writer also looks at connections between history and the Bible's Old Testament and the questions that naturally arise. The writer examines the problem regarding the patriarchal narratives and how they can be trusted as far as accuracy, given the difference between events and the recording of those events. The writer looks at the theme presented in the Old Testament in which Israel and the Jewish people were chosen by God out of all the families of the nations.
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"Author John Bright puts out a seemingly thorough editorial effort in covering events in history leading up to the time when Israel (Palestine) became a land inhabited by Jews. One might argue though that he builds up the case for there not being an adequate way in which to determine something close to the exact history of Israel. He then seems to be backing away from that perspective, after which, confusingly, he goes back to the first position. Why, in the beginning, he spends so much time describing events in ancient Middle Eastern cultures leading up to the creation of Israel becomes somewhat clear as we move along in the book."
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The State of Israel, 2002.
A discussion of the history of the State of Israel and the conflicts that have arisen as a result.
1,705 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 80.95
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This paper looks at the history of the State of Israel since its establishment in 1948 and the tensions it has since created in the Middle East. It examines the causes of conflict such as the division of Jerusalem by the U.N in 1949 and looks at the different Arab groups that have since formed for the purpose of countering Israeli actions and push for the destruction of the State of Israel. It recounts the main events leading up to and during the regional wars of 1956 and 1967 and the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians.
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"It was during this period that different Arab groups formed for the purpose of countering Israeli actions and to push for the destruction of the state of Israel. The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) was formed in 1965 (Herzog 146-147). The groundwork had been laid in 1964 at the first Arab summit meeting to give the Palestinians an organization of their own, but in fact the emerging organization was under the control of Egypt. Egyptian President Gamel Abdel Nasser kept the organization away from guerrilla actions against Israel because he, more than any other Arab leader, had reason to respect Israel's power after his experience in 1956. There was support for his position--a secret study commissioned during the 1964 Arab summit showed that it would take the Arabs at least until 1969 to reach a level of military strength equal to that of Israel (Herzog 147). The Palestinians were not happy at having to wait for so long to get their land back, and a small group formed under the leadership of Yasser Arafat under the name Fatah."
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Israel & Hezbollah, 2006.
A discussion regarding the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
1,675 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 79.95
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This paper takes a look at the history and continuous tension and conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The paper reports that both sides dislike each other vehemently and the borders between Israel and Lebanon have seen near-constant incidents of violence over the years.
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Introduction: Key historical issues between Israel and their Arab Neighbors Living in Palestine and Lebanon
Key Issues: Identification of key issues or disputes
Recent and Current Policy
National Interests and Goals
Conclusion
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"The bitterness between the two sides notwithstanding, Pascual writes that Lebanon must address three "enormous challenges." Those three are, to first "mitigate the immediate impacts of war so those returning to destroyed homes and livelihoods can begin to rebuild their lives." That is going to be an unbelievable task, since the Brookings Institute (a nonprofit organization that has international influence on policy decisions) reports that the recent war "displaced 1 million people, a quarter of Lebanon's population," and it destroyed 30,000 housing units. It also destroyed "crops and tourism" in the southern part of Lebanon, taking away two "main sources of income" for Lebanese citizens. The second major challenge is to build "critical social, economic and physical infrastructure," Pascual asserted. To do this, around $3.5 billion will be needed, and the focus should be on "putting to work Lebanon's strongest asset: the private sector. "
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The Effect of High-Tech in Israel's Economic Development, 2002.
Describes the effect of the high-tech industry on Israel's economic development and some of its negative consequences.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 64.95
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The High Tech industry has had a profound effect on the economic development of Israel. With more than 60% of the export based on the High Tech industry the government has taken Israel straight into the 21st century. This paper describes the effect of the high tech industry on the economy of Israel and the drawbacks that are slowing the industry down.
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