Curated OER
Palestine Liberation Organization Worksheet
In this Israeli-Palestinian conflict worksheet, students respond to 20 short answer questions about the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
BBC
Bbc News: Timeline: Lebanon
This timeline from BBC hits the highpoints of Lebanon's recent history, from 1920 to present day.
CNN
Cnn: Yasser Arafat's Funeral
Article describes Arafat's funeral. Author also delves into the life of Arafat discussing what Arafat had hoped to accomplish for Palestine. 11/11/2004
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Muammar Gaddafi
This biography of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi discusses his rise to power, his regime of Islamic socialism and support of pan-Arabism and the PLO, his relations with other countries, the Libyan Civil War, his capture and execution, and...
BBC
Bbc: Gaza in Turmoil
A July 19, 2004, analysis of the problems Gaza is experiencing due to a struggle for power between Arafat loyalists and those who want to reform the Palestinian Authority.
BBC
Bbc News: Profile: Yasser Arafat
This 2003 BBC archive profile of the late Yasser Arafat surveys his career as leader of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO).
Other
Electronic Intifada: Why They Love Mahmoud Abbas
Written as an editorial, the author of this article provides information on the president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas. There is also some excellent insight into the feelings of the Palestinians at this date in time....
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Yasser Arafat Biographical
This is a detailed biography from The Nobel Foundation on Yasser Arafat (1929-2004 CE), which includes information on both Arafa's personal life and public career. Included is a "Selected Bibliography," for further reading and research.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Lebanon
The BBC discusses the country of Lebanon which is at the center of much of the conflict in the Middle East. Gives an overview of its history, talks about its leadership, provides a timeline of key events, and links to other key stories.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Proposes u.n. Trusteeship of Palestine
President Truman explains the United States' position and recommendations on the issue of Palestine once the British mandate was to end.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
BBC
Bbc: Will Arafat Weather the Storm?
This July 26, 2004, BBC article reports on attempts to reform the government of Palestine with a focus on its leader Yasser Arafat in the months before his death.
Other
Plo: Negotiations Affairs Department
One of the official websites of the PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization). Contains negotiations made with Israeli and other governing bodies. Includes key issues for which the PLO is continuing to struggle.
New York Times
New York Times: In Gaza, Mourning Yasir Arafat
A picture and audio description of the reaction of the Palestinian people to Yasser Arafat's death. Shows how the people were moved by him to try and form a country of their own.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Munich Massacre
This overview discusses the events that took place at the Munich Olympics in September 1972 in which Israeli athletes were held hostage and killed by Palestinian terrorists.