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United Nations
United Nations: The Question of Palestine and the United Nations [Pdf]
A book published by the UN in 2008 that attempts to address the question of Palestine. Discusses in detail the history of Palestine from the time the United Nations was formed and up to 2008.
BBC
Bbc: Profile of Mahmoud Abbas
As one might imagine, Mahmoud Abbas is a controversial figure. Here are some notes on his background with the PLO, his work with the Oslo peace process, and some of his philosophy on the Palestinian-Israeli situation. 1/10/05
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Israel and Palestine
This Wide Angle video features Majdi Amer, a 25-year-old Palestinian, who describes the daily state of violence and conflict in Israel and the occupied territories.
Other
Chronology of Palestinian History: 1948
The 1948 section from the Palestine Remembered lists events, almost daily at times, when the Jewish army (Haganah) conflicted with the ALA (Arab Liberation Army) after the partition of Palestine.
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: Cbbc Newsround: Questions on the Middle East
A series of questions asked by young children on the various problems in the Middle East. Examples are questions on why there is fighting, what is role of UN and much more. (20 July 2006)
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: West Bank
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of West Bank, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
BBC
Bbc: Gaza Militants Launch 'Web War'
A June 2007 analysis examining the image war between Fatah and Hamas being waged on the internet during the fighting for control of Gaza. Provides links to related stories and biographical information on key figures.
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: If Everything Is Genocide
The author of this article discusses remarks by a Hamas representative where he compared the situation in Gaza to what happened during the Holocaust. His words were repeated before the UN Security Council. The author labels this type of...
United Nations
Un: Question of Palestine
An official website of the United Nations on the subject of Palestinian Rights provides chronicles of UN resolutions on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
New York Times
New York Times: Trading Attacks
An interactive map that shows the conflict in Israel and Hezbollah. There is a timeline at the side of the map that shows different events that occurred on different days. Click on an event and it will move the map to where it happened....
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs:mid East Peace Summit
This site from Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the events at the Middle East Peace Summit at Camp David. You can read about the Israeli delegation, the latest news, texts from the summit, U.S. State Department material, and...
Curated OER
Middle East Clashes
A young person's guide to the problems between Israel and the Palestinians. Various topics are explored such as how Palestine was created, why is there violence happening and much more.
BBC
Bbc News: Israel Expels Gaza Strip Settlers
Despite wide-spread resistance, Jewish settlers moved out of Gaza faster than was first projected. Article is dated 8/17/05.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Gaza Strip
On this site, the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Gaza Strip are discussed.
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.
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.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Voices of Hope and Seeds of Peace (Lesson Plan)
A lesson plan that draws on the work of the Seeds of Peace, an international organization of teenagers from troubled regions of the world (with a focus on the Middle East) that fosters meaningful dialogue among people with opposing...
Yale University
Avalon Project: Camp David Accords; September 17, 1978
The text of the Camp David Accords with hypertext links to relevant documents.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Gaza Strip
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of the area of the Gaza Strip. The content covers the area's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational...