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Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: Israelis vs. Palestinians
A lesson plan that describes the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Discussion questions and background information are given to help students begin informed discussion about the conflict. (2008)
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Israeli and Palestinian Leaders Meet for Peace Talks
Many issues divide these two countries, but their leaders, Mahmoud Abbas and Benjamin Netanyahu are willing to meet to discuss recent tensions. Resources also include a classroom activity, worksheet, and lesson plans. 9/3/2010
BBC
Bbc: Israeli Astronaut Carried Nation's Dreams
The BBC examines the meaning of Ilan Ramon's participation in the Space Shuttle Columbia mission to his home country of Israel. (February, 2003)
Other
Israeli Tai Chi Center
This organization has a mission to teach the style of Tai Chi Chuan in the country of Israel and to promote the health of its membership.
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Israel Art Guide
"The Complete Guide to Art in Israel, listing thousands of artists, is being built here. You can already browse through a partial list and home pages with detailed biographies and pictures of the work of Israeli artists."
The Guardian
Guardian: Israel News
This site provides links to the most recent news articles and videos published about Israel. Links to slideshows and articles about the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict are featured.
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The Jerusalem Post
The Jerusalem Post is a daily Israeli national newspaper based out of Jerusalem. Coverage includes the top news stories from Israel and around the world, as well as Israeli business, culture, sports, health, and tourism. Written in English.
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Gems in Israel: Israel's Food & Dining Glossary
This online glossary will help you know what words to use to order a meal in Israel or to discuss Israeli food. Very helpful & easy to understand guide.
Other
Gems in Israel: Spotlighting Israel's Lesser Attractions
This newsletter is a great way to read about Israel's travel sites, as well as get some Israeli Recipes.
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.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Palestinians Seek Statehood From United Nations Assembly
Learn how the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis escalates as the Palestinian president asks the United Nations to turn their territories into an official country, Palestine. (September, 2011)
The Guardian
Guardian: Palestine Papers
This site provides links to the most recent news articles and videos published concerning the Palestine Papers and their ramifications on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Coping With Conflict
"Israeli author Amos Oz examines politics, love and humor amid the chaos of his country's conflict with the Palestinians." Partial transcript of an interview. Audio and video clips available.
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Globes & Israel's Business Arena (In Hebrew)
Globes is a business focused newspaper covering the latest in Israeli and Middle Eastern business. Coverage includes the news and developments in the Israeli economy and capital market. Written in both English and Hebrew.
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Globes: Israel's Business Arena
Globes is a business focused newspaper covering the latest in Israeli and Middle Eastern business. Coverage includes the news and developments in the Israeli economy and capital market. Written in English.
BBC
Bbc: Israel Seizes Hamas Legislators
Information about the June 2006 Israeli efforts to obtain freedom for a captured soldier in Gaza.
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: State of Israel
This site from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the type and structure of the Israeli governmnet established in 1948. Links to each branch of the government are found on the orange menu bar.
Yale University
Provisional Govt. Of Israel Writes the President of u.s.
This May 15, 1948, letter announces the Israeli provisional government and asks the United States to recognize and accept the new state and its government.
BBC
Bbc: Jordan's Refugees Long for Return
This insightful BBC news piece on the hopes and conditions of Palestinian refugees living in Jordan is part of a series of reports looking back at the 1967 Arab- Israeli War. (9 June 2007)
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Awesome Library: Middle East Conflict Why?
This is a site that gives tons of information about the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Includes the views of both the Israelis and the Palestinians in a very balanced way.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Israel and Palestinian Territories
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Israel and Palestinian Territories. Content includes a focus on Israeli and Palestinian recent history, leaders and media. There are also video and audio clips of recent events.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Law of Return Passed in 1950
The text of Israeli law encouraging Jewish immigration to Israel.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Samaritans
The Samaritans are a sect numbering about 500 who currently reside in Nablus, on the west bank of the Jordan River in Israeli-occupied Jordan, and in Holon, south of Tel Aviv, on the Mediterranean coast of Israel. The Samaritans call...