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The article discusses the historical and present contexts surrounding the fighting in the Middle East, including the development of the Hizbullah into a disciplined militia, Iran's foray into nuclear weapons, and American-backed Iraqi government's public acknowledgement of anger over American support for Israel. International opinion and reaction to the crisis is presented.

Reports on the apparent signal that Israeli soldiers have not met their responsibility under United Nations principles to intentionally use lethal firearms only when strictly unavoidable in order to protect life during Arab-Israeli conflicts in 2000. Example of Wael Imad, who was killed with a supposedly nonlethal rubber bullet; Use of snipers by the Israeli military; Problems with Israeli rules of engagement, even when under constant refinement.

The article focuses on the postponement of the war plans of Israel against Iran. It mentions the opposition of Israel to the nuclear agreement with Iran, some factors to possible Israeli military actions against Iran such as a government comprised of right-wing ideologues and confidence in its ties with the U.S., and the appointment of Danny Danon as the next Israeli ambassador to the United Nations (UN) which reflects the disregard of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the peace process.

The article reports on protests conducted by Israeli armed reservists after the stalemate in Lebanon. Reservists and their families staked out a camp outside of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office and plan to stay there until his resignation, which is hoped for by 63% of Israelis. According to the article, the biggest loss for Israel is its sense of invincibility against an Arab attack. Olmert faces the dilemma of reestablishing popular support while appeasing Palestine and the U.S.

Focuses on the entrapment of Palestinian Authority leader Yasser Arafat in his Muqata'a compound in Ramallah by Israeli military forces. Details on Israeli surveillance of the compound; Deaths of several of Arafat's men after the siege; Mention of documents seized by Israelis during the invasion which will be analyzed by the Shin Bet domestic security service.

The article presents the views of King Hussein of Jordan on various political issues. On his proposal for a federated Jordan, he believed that the relationship between Jordanians and Palestinians are extremely strong and unbreakable. He is confident that the U.S. and the world would tolerate Israeli blackmail in terms of Israel's military position and the possibility of its use. He contends that Israel is not making any contribution toward peace, and he believes that the solution to the dispute is Israel's acceptance of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 242.

The article focuses on the problems of the Israelis that mounted in the wake of their military triumph where by they are facing obligations involving their people and property. It mentions the economical restoration of Israel, where the government pushed through an emergency budget of 117 million U.S. dollars that called for a special defense tax. Also included is the political condition of Israel wherein Israeli Cabinet worked overtime putting a platform of negotiations.

This article focuses on some civilian support for Israel's attack on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Six years previous to 2006, 8,000 Christians, Druze, Shiite and Sunni Lebanese fled their homes in southern Lebanon, where they were involved in the South Lebanese Army (SLA). The SLA was supported by Israel to defend their northern border against Hezbollah, and those who fought in it want Israel to destroy Hezbollah even though they mourn the attack on their country.

This article reports that the Israeli army's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip is seen as an unofficial resumption of trade between Egypt and Gaza. It doesn't matter that the politicians are wrangling over border formalities: Palestinians from throughout Gaza have been finding their way over, around, and through the iron wall that turned Rafah into a divided city for decades. It is informed that Israel's treaty with Egypt divided the city of Rafah--and, in many cases, homes and families--in two. As the conflict intensified, the dividing wall grew taller and more heavily fortified, while the razed zone inexorably ate away at Rafah's border neighborhoods.

Discusses the Arab-Israeli conflict, as of September 1, 2001. Israeli invasion of the Palestinian village of Beit Jala, in the West Bank; Murder of Mustafa Zibri, leader of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, by Israel; How these incidents have inflamed the feelings of Palestinians; Report that the Beit Jala incursion was ordered by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon without the knowledge or approval of senior Labour Party official Shimon Peres; Political implications; Outlook for the future of Middle East relations.

Provides details on the Israeli withdrawal of troops from southern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak's contention that the withdrawal was smooth; Indications to the contrary; Christian minority which fears the return to power of the Muslim Lebanese government and its Syrian backers; Flight of many members of the South Lebanon Army (SLA), a group opposed to the Lebanese government, to Israel; Promises of the Hizbullah guerrilla group that no Christians would be injured.

Discusses the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon. Background of the situation; Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak's desire for peace with Syria, which is the main power broker in Lebanon; Ways in which the withdrawal did not go well; Importance of the withdrawal for all countries involved.

Provides regional news briefs in the Middle East as of January 2000. Plans of the Israeli Defense Forces; Reports on the popularity of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika; Issues to be tackled by Israeli and Palestinian negotiators.

Considers the outlook for peace between Israel and the Palestinians, and for the implementation of the Wye peace accord, as of July 17, 1999. Background and provisions of the accord reached at Wye, Maryland, in October 1998; Palestinian leader Support for Yasser Arafat's insistence on terms for Israeli withdrawal from the West Bank; Political implications for Arafat; Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak's response.

Presents information on the state of Israel's occupation of south Lebanon as of March 1999. Death of Brigadier-General Erez Gerstein in a bomb attack; Students storming the village of Arnoun after the Israeli army had taken it over; How the guerrillas have honed their fighting skills; Israeli's desire to leave the region; Efforts of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to end occupation; Israeli elections and Netanyahu's chances for reelection.

An essay is presented on military of Israel. It states that Israel is tired of wars and the country wants to focus on the needs of its military. It mentions that Arab countries are unable to have a coordinated action against Israel as countries like Syria and Egypt are facing civil war. It highlights that though the country thinks that it is safe it is not so as it has powerful enemies around it.

Comments on Ariel Sharon, Prime Minister of Israel. His pledge to withdraw troops and settlements from the Gaza Strip and part of the West Bank; Examples of previous actions by Sharon.

Discusses the political leadership of Ariel Sharon in Israel. Foreign relations of Israel; Conditions of Sharon for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from occupied Palestinian territory; Outlook for the negotiation of peace and the role of the U.S. in negotiations.