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On May 14, 1948, the State of Israel declared its independence and was immediately engaged in a war with all of its neighbors. Armed conflict has marked every decade of Israel’s existence. Despite its unstable regional environment, Israel has developed a vibrant parliamentary democracy, albeit with relatively fragile governments. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon formed the current three-party coalition in January 2005 in order to secure support for his plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and four small settlements in the West Bank. The evacuation of the settlers was completed on August 23. Some observers are predicting an early national election in 2006.

This report explains the background of Israel and its relation to the United States. It reviews government and politics, foreign policy, the economy, and other current issues. Updated July 26, 2006

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Bi-weekly newsletter publishing "events and opinion of Jewish interest," including news items, letters to the editor, commentary, and opinion articles.

Letter from Ruven Greenberg to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner discussing an invitation to hear the positive side of what "statism" in Israel is accomplishing.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the United States which cast its fifth veto in U.S history.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about guerrilla warfare in Ireland and condemnation of Israel.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of Henry Kissinger who has arrived in Damascus in hopes of encouraging Syrian-Israeli troop disengagements through negotiation.

Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about United states ambassador to the U.S John Scali who is expected to cast the fifth American veto in united nations history.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Israel's premier who began official efforts to form a new government.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of United Nation sources in Geneva says that Egyptian and Israeli officers will hold their first meet as a new attempt to agree on the disengagement of troops on the Suez Front.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of scientists who have been collaborating on a research project while their countries have been at war.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of military disengagement talks which began between Israel and Egypt in Geneva.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of United State who will be providing 2 billion dollars in emergency aid to Israel.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about an Israeli army patrol. The patrol captured five Arab guerillas. The guerillas were reportedly from Syria.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Israeli ambassador who implied that the developing American relation with the Arab world is a cause for some concern to Israel.