http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/206161.pdf
Provides background information on the boycott of Israeli companies and goods maintained by the 22 countries of the Arab League since 1948 and on U.S. efforts to end its enforcement. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/R40439.pdf
Describes which agency in each of the nine nuclear club nations is responsible for research and development of nuclear weapons, whether these agencies are military or civilian, and the evolution of this agency in the U.S. from 1942 to date. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RS22967.pdf
Describes past U.S. foreign aid for the Palestinians, the objectives for such aid, reasons behind opposition, and issues for Congress in determining future aid. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.ohchr.org/Documents/HRBodies/HRCouncil/RegularSession/Session19/FFM/FFMSettlements.pdf
Advanced unedited version of the report that is critical of Israeli settlement policy in the occupied territories. From the United Nations Human Rights Council.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33476.pdf
Discusses how recent events have increased concerns about Israel’s security especially with regard to Iran and the long-standing peace treaty with Egypt. Also discusses the question of control over Jerusalem and relations with the Palestinians. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33546.pdf
Provides a brief discussion of Jordan’s government, economy, role in promoting Arab-Israeli peace, and other U.S. policy objectives for the Middle East. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/R42443.pdf
Analyzes key factors that may influence Israeli political decisions relating to a possible military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities. Includes a section on developments from Late March to September 2012. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33003.pdf
Provides an overview of current key issues for Congress related to Egypt and information on U.S. foreign aid to Egypt. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists