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Israeli settlement expansion

The expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and other territories, which is a major point of contention in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Jan 25, 2026
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How did AIPAC contributions impact the Obama administration's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

shaped the political environment around policy during the years by raising political costs for outspoken criticism of Israeli actions and mobilizing pro-Israel donors and networks—constraints Obama hi...

Jan 18, 2026
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What territories are commonly referred to as the Occupied Palestinian Territory and why?

The term "Occupied Palestinian Territory" (OPT) most commonly refers to the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip—lands captured by Israel in the 1967 Six‑Day War and treated by the ...

Feb 6, 2026

Which Obama administration officials had the most significant roles in shaping US policy on Israel and what were their relationships with AIPAC?

, Secretaries of State and , and were among the most significant Obama-era officials shaping policy toward , with each balancing robust security cooperation and moments of public tension with both the...

Feb 4, 2026

According to official Israeli policy, what is supposed to happen to the Palestinians?

Official policy as reflected in government statements, laws, and recent operational choices prioritizes and demographic control while offering conditional, limited Palestinian self-rule tied to disarm...

Jan 9, 2026

Which Israeli political parties and movements have explicitly used the phrase Eretz Yisrael Ha‑Shlema (Greater Israel) and how has their influence changed over time?

The phrase Eretz Yisrael Ha‑Shlema ("the Whole/Greater Land of Israel") has been explicitly used by Revisionist Zionists and their political descendants — notably Menachem Begin’s Herut and today’s Li...