Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Collection: Congressional Research Service Reportshttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/collections/CRSR/browse/?sort=default&fq=str_location_country:Israel2019-01-12T17:20:31-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Collection: Congressional Research Service ReportsThe Palestine Resistance Movement2017-11-05T17:47:57-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1039031/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1039031/"><img alt="The Palestine Resistance Movement" title="The Palestine Resistance Movement" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1039031/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the Palestinian resistance movement and the various groups which comprise the movement. topics covered include group's motivations, goals, organizational structure, leaders, and activities.</p>Israel: Background and U.S. Relations2013-12-03T12:16:12-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc267828/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc267828/"><img alt="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations" title="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc267828/small/"/></a></p><p>This report describes issues related to U.S. aid provided to Palestine to support prevention/combating against terrorism, creating coexistence with Israel and self-governance, and meeting humanitarian needs. In includes introductory and historical background as well as in-depth analysis of the types of U.S. bilateral aid to Palestine, U.S. contributions to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the near East (UNRWA), and the issues involved in determining future aid.</p>Israel: Background and U.S. Relations2014-02-03T19:46:03-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc272102/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc272102/"><img alt="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations" title="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc272102/small/"/></a></p><p>This report describes issues related to U.S. aid provided to Palestine to support prevention/combating against terrorism, creating coexistence with Israel and self-governance, and meeting humanitarian needs. In includes introductory and historical background as well as in-depth analysis of the types of U.S. bilateral aid to Palestine, U.S. contributions to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the near East (UNRWA), and the issues involved in determining future aid.</p>Arab League Boycott of Israel2014-02-03T19:46:03-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc272107/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc272107/"><img alt="Arab League Boycott of Israel" title="Arab League Boycott of Israel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc272107/small/"/></a></p><p>This report briefly discusses the Arab League's boycott of Israeli companies and Israeli-made goods since Israel's founding in 1948, as well as U.S. efforts to end the boycott and prevent U.S. firms in participating in the boycott.</p>Israel's Offshore Natural Gas Discoveries Enhance Its Economic and Energy Outlook2011-03-09T09:26:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc31480/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc31480/"><img alt="Israel's Offshore Natural Gas Discoveries Enhance Its Economic and Energy Outlook" title="Israel's Offshore Natural Gas Discoveries Enhance Its Economic and Energy Outlook" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc31480/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses Israel's historical dependence on energy imports, and the recent offshore natural gas discoveries that could possibly make Israel a prominent exporter of natural gas. This report also discusses how development of the recently discovered natural gas fields could affect Israel's economy and energy security, and how Israel may or may not consult with the U.S. or other natural gas producting countries while weighing its options.</p>Hamas: Background and Issues for Congress2011-03-09T09:26:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc31388/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc31388/"><img alt="Hamas: Background and Issues for Congress" title="Hamas: Background and Issues for Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc31388/small/"/></a></p><p>Hamas, or the Islamic Resistance Movement, is a Palestinian Islamist military and sociopolitical movement that grew out of the Muslim Brotherhood, a Sunni religious and political organization founded in Egypt in 1928 that has branches throughout the world. The United States, Israel, the European Union, and Canada consider Hamas a terrorist organization. The overarching U.S. goal regarding Hamas is to deter, transform, marginalize, or neutralize it so that it no longer presents a threat to Israel's security, to a peaceful and lasting resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, or to other U.S. interests. This report discusses U.S. efforts and policy debates on these issues.</p>U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel2014-07-08T21:53:44-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc306497/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc306497/"><img alt="U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel" title="U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc306497/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides an overview of U.S. foreign assistance to Israel. It includes a review of past aid programs, data on annual assistance, and an analysis of current issues.</p>U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel2011-03-09T09:26:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc31409/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc31409/"><img alt="U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel" title="U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc31409/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides an overview of U.S. foreign assistance to Israel. It includes a review of past aid programs, data on annual assistance, and an analysis of current issues.</p>Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy2010-07-07T17:39:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26237/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26237/"><img alt="Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy" title="Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26237/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses issues related to peace in the Middle East, including post-Gulf War negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon; U.S. interest in these and continuing negotiations and peacetalks between Middle Eastern countries; and the role of the U.S., the U.N., the European Union, and Russia in Middle Eastern relations.</p>Israel: Background and U.S. Relations2013-11-05T18:07:05-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc228027/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc228027/"><img alt="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations" title="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc228027/small/"/></a></p><p>Report containing a history of U.S.-Israeli relationships and current Israeli issues such as border security, defense, Israel-Palestinian conflicts, economy, and democracy.</p>Israeli-Palestinian Agreement2010-07-07T17:39:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26032/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26032/"><img alt="Israeli-Palestinian Agreement" title="Israeli-Palestinian Agreement" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26032/small/"/></a></p><p>On August 27, 1993, Israel and the Palestinians announced that Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres and Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) official Mahmoud Abbas (also known as Abu Mazen) had initialed a landmark agreement on August 19 in Oslo, Norway on a Declaration of Principles on interim self-government for the West Bank and Gaza Strip. On September 9, PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin exchanged letters unprecedented mutual recognition. On September 10, President Clinton welcomed the agreement, thanked Congress for its support, and announced that the United States would resume its dialog with the PLO. The Declaration was signed at the White House on September 13. This report provides summaries of the Declaration and the letters.</p>Jerusalem: U.S. Recognition as Israel's Capitol and Planned Embassy Move2018-02-11T20:57:25-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1094412/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1094412/"><img alt="Jerusalem: U.S. Recognition as Israel's Capitol and Planned Embassy Move" title="Jerusalem: U.S. Recognition as Israel's Capitol and Planned Embassy Move" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1094412/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discuses President's Trump's announcement recognizing Jerusalem as the capitol of Israel and stating that the U.S. embassy would be moved there from Tel Aviv "as soon as practicable". It includes an overview of policy questions and concerns, international reactions, and Congressional reactions.</p>Palestinian Initiatives for 2011 at the United Nations2012-07-24T12:39:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc93908/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc93908/"><img alt="Palestinian Initiatives for 2011 at the United Nations" title="Palestinian Initiatives for 2011 at the United Nations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc93908/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides information on the United Nations (U.N.) framework and process for options being discussed regarding possible Palestinian statehood, including overviews of the following topics: the U.N. and recognition of states, observer status in the United Nations, and the criteria and process for United Nations membership. The report also analyzes the prospects for avoiding U.N. action by reaching an Israel-PLO agreement to resume negotiations, as well as the possibility of a compromise U.N. resolution that could set forth parameters for future Israeli-Palestinian negotiations but stop short of addressing the question of Palestinian statehood beyond expressing aspirations.</p>Egypt: Transition under Military Rule2012-07-24T12:39:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc94010/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc94010/"><img alt="Egypt: Transition under Military Rule" title="Egypt: Transition under Military Rule" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc94010/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides a brief overview of the transition underway after the resignation of Egyption president, Hosni Mubarak, and the effect on U.S.-Egyptian relations. It analyzes several issues for Congress including Egyptian-Israeli relations and U.S. foreign aid to Egypt.</p>The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development2012-08-31T21:48:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99122/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99122/"><img alt="The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development" title="The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99122/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides a background of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) financial crisis and the issues for Congress.</p>Israel: Background and Relations with the United States2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc821655/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc821655/"><img alt="Israel: Background and Relations with the United States" title="Israel: Background and Relations with the United States" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc821655/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides an historical overview of Israel, and discusses the most recent developments in Israel, such as the government and politics, economy, foreign policy, and relations with United States.</p>Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc820895/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc820895/"><img alt="Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy" title="Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc820895/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses issues related to peace in the Middle East, including post-Gulf War negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon; U.S. interest in these and continuing negotiations and peacetalks between Middle Eastern countries; and the role of the U.S., the U.N., the European Union, and Russia in Middle Eastern relations.</p>The Middle East and North Africa: Political Succession and Regime Stability2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc820840/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc820840/"><img alt="The Middle East and North Africa: Political Succession and Regime Stability" title="The Middle East and North Africa: Political Succession and Regime Stability" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc820840/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the political future of various countries in the Middle East-North Africa (MENA) region. A change in the leadership in these countries could significantly affect their policies toward the United States and their willingness to cooperate with the United States in achieving the stability needed to advance U.S. interests in this important region.</p>The Egypt-Gaza Border and its Effect on Israeli-Egyptian Relations2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc820611/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc820611/"><img alt="The Egypt-Gaza Border and its Effect on Israeli-Egyptian Relations" title="The Egypt-Gaza Border and its Effect on Israeli-Egyptian Relations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc820611/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>U.N. Convention Against Torture (CAT): Overview and Application to Interrogation Techniques2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc822090/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc822090/"><img alt="U.N. Convention Against Torture (CAT): Overview and Application to Interrogation Techniques" title="U.N. Convention Against Torture (CAT): Overview and Application to Interrogation Techniques" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc822090/small/"/></a></p><p>This report examines The United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) requires signatory parties to take measures to end torture within their territorial jurisdiction and to criminalize all acts of torture. Unlike many other international agreements and declarations prohibiting torture, CAT provides a general definition of the term. CAT generally defines torture as the infliction of severe physical and/or mental suffering committed under the color of law. CAT allows for no circumstances or emergencies where torture could be permitted.</p>The Palestinians: Overview and Key Issues for U.S. Policy2018-11-01T07:42:02-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1311925/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1311925/"><img alt="The Palestinians: Overview and Key Issues for U.S. Policy" title="The Palestinians: Overview and Key Issues for U.S. Policy" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1311925/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides an overview of current issues in U.S.-Palestinian relations. It also contains descriptions of key Palestinian issues and groups--chiefly the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), the Palestinian Authority (PA), Fatah, Hamas, and the Palestinian refugee population.</p>Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief2017-01-15T21:55:28-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc944795/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc944795/"><img alt="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief" title="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc944795/small/"/></a></p><p>This report focuses on recent dynamics in U.S.-Israel relations; U.S.-Israel next steps following the July 2015 Iranian nuclear deal; regional threats Israel perceives from Hezbollah, Syria, and elsewhere; recently intensified Israeli-Palestinian tensions and violence in connection with Jerusalem's holy sites; and domestic political developments in Israel.</p>Arab League Boycott of Israel2017-10-14T21:21:42-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1020678/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1020678/"><img alt="Arab League Boycott of Israel" title="Arab League Boycott of Israel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1020678/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides background information on the Arab League boycott of Israel and past and current U.S. efforts to end its enforcement.</p>Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief2018-05-23T15:05:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1156997/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1156997/"><img alt="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief" title="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1156997/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses Israel's relations with the U.S. and its neighbors, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the domestic political scene amid allegations of corruption against the Prime Minister.</p>U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel2018-05-23T15:05:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1157054/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1157054/"><img alt="U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel" title="U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1157054/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides an overview of U.S. foreign assistance to Israel. It includes a review of past aid programs, data on annual assistance, and analysis of current issues.</p>U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel2018-05-23T15:05:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1157197/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1157197/"><img alt="U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel" title="U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1157197/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides an overview of U.S. foreign assistance to Israel. It includes a review of past aid programs, data on annual assistance, and analysis of current issues.</p>Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief2018-05-23T15:05:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1156811/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1156811/"><img alt="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief" title="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1156811/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses relations between the U.S. and Israel and addresses recent developments such President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and various regional reactions to the announcement, local security concerns, Israeli-Palestinian relations, and Israeli domestic political disputes an ongoing criminal investigation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</p>Israel's Blockade of Gaza and the Mavi Marmara Incident2015-03-30T22:03:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501959/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501959/"><img alt="Israel's Blockade of Gaza and the Mavi Marmara Incident" title="Israel's Blockade of Gaza and the Mavi Marmara Incident" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501959/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the blockade that has severely affected the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, although Israel and its critics differ about the effects. It provides information on the number of trucks allowed to enter Gaza and lists their cargos of food, medicine, and other supplies.</p>Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy2015-05-29T05:37:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc505637/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc505637/"><img alt="Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy" title="Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc505637/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses issues related to peace in the Middle East, including post-Gulf War negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon; U.S. interest in these and continuing negotiations and peacetalks between Middle Eastern countries; and the role of the U.S., the U.N., the European Union, and Russia in Middle Eastern relations.</p>Israel After the 2015 Elections: What Does Netanyahu's Victory Mean for U.S. Policy?2015-05-29T05:37:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc505523/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc505523/"><img alt="Israel After the 2015 Elections: What Does Netanyahu's Victory Mean for U.S. Policy?" title="Israel After the 2015 Elections: What Does Netanyahu's Victory Mean for U.S. Policy?" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc505523/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the U.S. policy towards Israel after prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu's victory in 2015 elections.</p>Israel's Blockade of Gaza, the Mavi Marmara Incident, and Its Aftermath2015-03-30T22:03:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501856/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501856/"><img alt="Israel's Blockade of Gaza, the Mavi Marmara Incident, and Its Aftermath" title="Israel's Blockade of Gaza, the Mavi Marmara Incident, and Its Aftermath" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501856/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides background information on the Israel's blockade on Gaza, and it discusses the raid on the MV Marmara, the free Gaza Movement, views form Israel and Turkey, international reaction and the U.S. position.</p>Israel's Blockade of Gaza, the Mavi Marmara Incident, and Its Aftermath2015-03-30T22:03:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501593/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501593/"><img alt="Israel's Blockade of Gaza, the Mavi Marmara Incident, and Its Aftermath" title="Israel's Blockade of Gaza, the Mavi Marmara Incident, and Its Aftermath" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501593/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides background information on the blockade imposed of by Israeli in response to Hamas's takeover. Israel considered its actions to be legitimate self-defense. Turkey, whose nationals comprised the largest contingent in the flotilla and among the casualties, considered them to be unjustifiable and in contravention of international law.</p>Israel's Iron Dome Anti-Rocket System: U.S. Assistance and Coproduction2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463395/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463395/"><img alt="Israel's Iron Dome Anti-Rocket System: U.S. Assistance and Coproduction" title="Israel's Iron Dome Anti-Rocket System: U.S. Assistance and Coproduction" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463395/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides a background of Israel's Iron Dome anti-rocket system and then briefly touches on other topics including U.S.-Israeli co-production of the system, and proposed future U.S. funding.</p>Israel and the Palestinians: Prospects for a Two-State Solution2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461910/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461910/"><img alt="Israel and the Palestinians: Prospects for a Two-State Solution" title="Israel and the Palestinians: Prospects for a Two-State Solution" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461910/small/"/></a></p><p>This report gives a brief overview of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and examines recent developments, diplomatic and otherwise. The report also states two options for reaching a two-state solution and several alternative proposals for dealing with the conflict.</p>Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462193/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462193/"><img alt="Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy" title="Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462193/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses issues related to peace in the Middle East, including post-Gulf War negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon; U.S. interest in these and continuing negotiations and peacetalks between Middle Eastern countries; and the role of the U.S., the U.N., the European Union, and Russia in Middle Eastern relations.</p>Arab League Boycott of Israel2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462269/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462269/"><img alt="Arab League Boycott of Israel" title="Arab League Boycott of Israel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462269/small/"/></a></p><p>This report briefly discusses the Arab League's boycott of Israeli companies and Israeli-made goods since Israel's founding in 1948, as well as U.S. efforts to end the boycott and prevent U.S. firms in participating in the boycott.</p>Arab League Boycott of Israel2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462784/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462784/"><img alt="Arab League Boycott of Israel" title="Arab League Boycott of Israel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462784/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides background information on the Arab League's boycott of Israeli companies and goods. The report also discusses U.S. efforts to end the enforcement of the boycott.</p>Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462010/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462010/"><img alt="Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy" title="Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462010/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses issues related to peace in the Middle East, including post-Gulf War negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon; U.S. interest in these and continuing negotiations and peacetalks between Middle Eastern countries; and the role of the U.S., the U.N., the European Union, and Russia in Middle Eastern relations.</p>Israel and Hamas: Conflict in Gaza2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463311/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463311/"><img alt="Israel and Hamas: Conflict in Gaza" title="Israel and Hamas: Conflict in Gaza" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463311/small/"/></a></p><p>This report closely examines the conflict in Gaza (2008-2009), assessing the impact of the conflict on civilians, possible consequences and unresolved issues, the regional and international implications and possible modes of action for the 111th Congress to consider in response.</p>Israel: Background and U.S. Relations2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463314/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463314/"><img alt="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations" title="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463314/small/"/></a></p><p>This report describes issues related to U.S. aid provided to Palestine to support prevention/combating against terrorism, creating coexistence with Israel and self-governance, and meeting humanitarian needs. In includes introductory and historical background as well as in-depth analysis of the types of U.S. bilateral aid to Palestine, U.S. contributions to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the near East (UNRWA), and the issues involved in determining future aid.</p>Israel and Hamas: Conflict in Gaza2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463387/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463387/"><img alt="Israel and Hamas: Conflict in Gaza" title="Israel and Hamas: Conflict in Gaza" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463387/small/"/></a></p><p>This report closely examines the conflict in Gaza (2008-2009), assessing the impact of the conflict on civilians, possible consequences and unresolved issues, the regional and international implications and possible modes of action for the 111th Congress to consider in response.</p>Arab League Boycott of Israel2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463115/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463115/"><img alt="Arab League Boycott of Israel" title="Arab League Boycott of Israel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463115/small/"/></a></p><p>This report briefly discusses the Arab League's boycott of Israeli companies and Israeli-made goods since Israel's founding in 1948, as well as U.S. efforts to end the boycott and prevent U.S. firms in participating in the boycott.</p>Israel: Background and U.S. Relations2015-04-30T17:37:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503638/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503638/"><img alt="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations" title="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503638/small/"/></a></p><p>This report describes issues related to U.S. aid provided to Palestine to support prevention/combating against terrorism, creating coexistence with Israel and self-governance, and meeting humanitarian needs. In includes introductory and historical background as well as in-depth analysis of the types of U.S. bilateral aid to Palestine, U.S. contributions to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the near East (UNRWA), and the issues involved in determining future aid.</p>Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief2017-12-11T14:07:03-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1043208/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1043208/"><img alt="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief" title="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1043208/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses U.S. relations with Israel and recent developments. Israeli-Palestinian issues and conflict are a major focus of the report.</p>Israel: Background and U.S. Relations2018-09-20T11:29:15-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1248242/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1248242/"><img alt="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations" title="Israel: Background and U.S. Relations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1248242/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses Israel's relations with the U.S. and its neighbors, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the domestic political scene amid allegations of corruption against the Prime Minister.</p>Iran and Israel: Tension Over Syria2019-01-12T17:20:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1404196/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1404196/"><img alt="Iran and Israel: Tension Over Syria" title="Iran and Israel: Tension Over Syria" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1404196/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the tensions between Iran and Israel, which have been exacerbated since 2011 by Iranian military operations in support of the Syrian government.</p>The South Lebanon Army (SLA): History, Collapse, Post-Withdrawal Status2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc809800/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc809800/"><img alt="The South Lebanon Army (SLA): History, Collapse, Post-Withdrawal Status" title="The South Lebanon Army (SLA): History, Collapse, Post-Withdrawal Status" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc809800/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides historical background on the South Lebanon Army (SLA), its collapse, and the status of its members following Israel's withdrawal.</p>U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel2017-03-10T09:12:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc958694/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc958694/"><img alt="U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel" title="U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc958694/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides an overview of U.S. foreign assistance to Israel. It includes a review of past aid programs, data on annual assistance, and an analysis of current issues.</p>U.S. Foreign Aid to the Middle East and North Africa: The President's FY2018 Request2017-08-17T06:20:13-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc990765/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc990765/"><img alt="U.S. Foreign Aid to the Middle East and North Africa: The President's FY2018 Request" title="U.S. Foreign Aid to the Middle East and North Africa: The President's FY2018 Request" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc990765/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses U.S. economic and security assistance to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).</p>Israel and the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement2017-08-17T06:20:13-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc990696/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc990696/"><img alt="Israel and the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement" title="Israel and the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc990696/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides information and analysis on a boycott, divestment, and sanctions ("BDS") movement against Israel. It also analyzes economic measures that "differentiate" or might be seen as differentiating between (1) Israel in general and (2) entities linked with Israeli-developed areas and settlements (whose legality is questioned under international law).</p>