Israel and the Arab-Israeli Conflict – A brief guide for the perplexed

by David Harris - AJC Global Jewish Advocacy
December 2015

The Middle East always seems to be in the news. Hardly a day passes without a story on something going on in Israel or related to the Arab-Israeli conflict. Unfortunately, given the rapid-fire nature of much reporting these days, the discussion often lacks context. This essay seeks to provide both historical and contemporary context.