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A New Rivalry? | Sunday 26/01/2025

Turkish-Israeli relations have always been in flux. Turkey was the first Muslim-majority country to recognise Israel, and the 1990s were characterised by strengthening relations[. However, relations began to deteriorate at the beginning of the 21st century, coinciding with the election of Erdogan and Turkey’s shift towards Islam and championing of the Palestinian issue.
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From Media Consumer to Content Creator | Thursday 26/12/2024

My most rewarding experience at JIJ was producing and recording a series of 15-minute lectures on the central challenges facing Israel (Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and lawfare). Before coming to JIJ, I considered myself an informed consumer of media about Israel. Creating content, however, is much harder than consuming it. As I went about producing material of my own, I realized how little I had previously known about the threats facing Israel and the realities of the Middle East.  How did I go about overcoming this knowledge deficit to produce original content for viewers in Israel and the Diaspora? By reading, by debating, and by writing.
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What can JIJ do in a year? | Sunday 22/12/2024

2024 was our busiest and most impactful year since our founding 20 years ago. With your help, in 2024, JIJ provided FREE legal aid to 2,733 survivors of terrorism, human trafficking, and discrimination, including: 32 wounded Israeli soldiers, 40 survivors of human trafficking, 17 survivors of the October 7th massacre, 68 families seeking Israeli citizenship or residency, 112 refugees from Ukraine, Russia, and Eritrea, 120 Israeli families displaced from their homes on the Gaza & Lebanon borders, 500 wounded soldiers.
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JIJ’s Statement on The ICC Ruling | Wednesday 27/11/2024

The ICC, established to protect genuine victims and hold accountable leaders responsible for the gravest crimes, has, for the first time in its history, chosen to target a democratic nation with a robust, independent judiciary fully dedicated to upholding the principles and rules of international law. This is a deplorable and calculated attempt to undermine the State of Israel and the IDF as they take decisive actions to defend the very existence of the world’s only Jewish state against an attempt to eradicate it. These efforts come in response to the most extensively documented barbaric massacre of modern times, orchestrated by Hamas and other terror groups.
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Three Strikes for Starmer | Tuesday 10/09/2024

Sir Keir Starmer wanted to end Corbynism and uphold Israel's legitimate right to self-defense. His British Labour government has taken three steps backward in just two months.
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Philadelphi Corridor: The Critical Strip Shaping Gaza’s Future Amid Tensions and Negotiations | Monday 02/09/2024

The Philadelphi Corridor, a narrow but vital passage along the Gaza-Egypt border, is at the heart of intense geopolitical debates. As Israel maintains control during the Swords of Iron War, this corridor's role in the flow of essential supplies—and its potential as a smuggling route—has global implications. With the Western world urging for a change, and Egypt cautioning against escalations, the future of this strategic strip could reshape the conflict in Gaza. Dive into the complexities of this pivotal battleground and its impact on the region's delicate balance.
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Amicus Brief- Challenging ICC’s Prosecutor’s Request to Issue Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders | Monday 12/08/2024

On August 6, the Jerusalem Institute of Justice legal team, submitted its Written Observations to the International Criminal Court on the unresolved matters of jurisdiction with respect to the ‘Situation in Palestine' case.In our submission, we've challenged the ICC's jurisdiction to issue arrest warrants against Israeli citizens, questioned the classification of "Palestine" as a state, and asserted that the Gaza Strip is not under occupation. 

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The Cat Who Lost His 9th Life | Monday 29/07/2024

Tיe IDF confirmed that Mohammed Deif the head of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, was killed in a targeted killing attempt on July 12th. Mohammed Diab Ibrahim al-Masri, more commonly known as Mohammed Deif, was a Hamas terrorist who is credited for being the mastermind behind the October 7th Hamas terrorist attacks. Deif is a figure synonymous with terror and violence and served as the leader of the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades (IQB) which is the military wing of Hamas. Deif orchestrated numerous attacks against Israel, leaving a trail of destruction and loss in his wake.
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