Palestinian cyber capabilities are still at their early formative stage, On the other hand, Israeli not comparable to nascent capabilities. However, hacking and social media, particularly Facebook, among most important tools of Palestinian-Israeli conflict, where Israel is much superior Palestinians, mainly due its control over telecommunications internet infrastructure in Palestine. Neverthele...

This study investigates how second-generation Israeli Americans explain their voluntary enlistment in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). By using 63 interviews, I compare motivation narratives of three groups: IDF enlistees with a background Tzofim, an Israeli-Zionist youth movement U.S.; same participants who did not enlist; and no background. The findings illustrate importance that life circums...

ABSTRACT We reviewed the existing programs for basic medical education (BME) in Israel as well as their output, since they are in a phase of reassessment and transition. The transition has been informed, in part, by evaluation in 2014 by an International Review Committee (IRC). The review is followed by an analysis of its implications as well as the emergent roadmap for the future. The review d...

We reviewed the existing programs for basic medical education (BME) in Israel as well as their output, since they are in a phase of reassessment and transition. The transition has been informed, in part, by evaluation in 2014 by an International Review Committee (IRC). The review is followed by an analysis of its implications as well as the emergent roadmap for the future. The review documents ...

BACKGROUND Urban Palestinians have a high incidence of coronary heart disease, and alarming prevalences of obesity (particularly among women) and diabetes. An active lifestyle can help prevent these conditions. Little is known about the physical activity (PA) behavior of Palestinians. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of insufficient PA and its socio-demographic correlates among urba...