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"The most important organization affecting America's relationship with Israel. — The New York Times
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Why Israel?

Israel is a thriving Western democracy in the Middle East.

The modern State of Israel was established as the homeland of the Jewish people in 1948. Based on the principles of Zionism - that Jews must have their own country to survive - Israel has served as a refuge for Jews the world over and has been built on the values of freedom and democracy, fulfilling both a political and historic imperative. A mere 60 years after its establishment, Israel has emerged as a thriving democracy, a global leader in the areas of technology, agriculture and medicine and one of the staunchest allies of the United States.

Background Basics

2/1/2010

The Importance of the Jewish State (PDF, 98k)
AIPAC Analyses > Issue Memos

12/29/2008

MAP: The History of Israel's Borders (PDF, 738k)
AIPAC Analyses > Issue Memos

12/29/2008

MAP: Israel Size Comparison (PDF, 1500k)
AIPAC Analyses > Issue Memos

Latest Memos and Articles

4/4/2008

Israel's Contributions to a Cleaner World (PDF, 103k)
AIPAC Analyses > Issue Memos

4/4/2008

Israeli High-Tech: Contributions Felt Around the Globe (PDF, 99k)
AIPAC Analyses > Issue Memos

4/4/2008

Small Nation, Large Impact: Israel's Foreign Aid (PDF, 59k)
AIPAC Analyses > Issue Memos

4/4/2008

Important Contributions: Women and the Flourishing of Israel (PDF, 60k)
AIPAC Analyses > Issue Memos

4/4/2008

Israel: A Country of Immigrants and a Beacon of Freedom (PDF, 59k)
AIPAC Analyses > Issue Memos

4/4/2008

Freedom to Worship: Religion in Israel (PDF, 64k)
AIPAC Analyses > Issue Memos

4/4/2008

Israel: A Vibrant Democracy (PDF, 63k)
AIPAC Analyses > Issue Memos

Israel's Right to Self-Defense

President Obama"We strongly believe that, given its size, its history, the region that it's in, and the threats that are leveled against us -- against it, that Israel has unique security requirements. It's got to be able to respond to threats or any combination of threats in the region."


—President Obama - July 6, 2010



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