Germany and Israel: Special Relationship – Special Responsibility? The ties between Germany and Israel seem strong once again. Though especially in Germany the general attitude towards Israel has cooled. Reflections on the state of the German-Israeli relationship. By Ralf Fücks
The Fighting in Gaza: Where is it Going? Shlomo Brom analyses the objectives of the Israeli campaign in Gaza and suggests possible ways for Israel to maximise a sound exit strategy in light of these objectives. By Shlomo Brom
What Next after the Invasion of Gaza? It is clear that Operation Cast Lead will end with a new ceasefire. Still, it remains to be seen what the new US Administrations policies for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are. By George Giacaman
