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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.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Oslo Peace Accords: Declaration of Principles
An online text of the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords between Israel and the Palestinians. This was the beginning of the recent attempts of peace between the two groups.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Barrier
An examination of the security fence that divides Israel and the West Bank. Reporter goes to both sides of the barrier for perspectives. Be sure to click on Palestinian perspectives for Part II. ( February 2004)
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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....
CNN
Cnn: Who Is Mahmoud Abbas?
The world was anxiously awaiting a new president of the Palestinian Authority in January of 2005-- one who would bring peace. Here are some biographical notes on Abbas, a man who will compromise, but who "is no pushover."
BBC
Bbc: Israel Seizes Hamas Legislators
Information about the June 2006 Israeli efforts to obtain freedom for a captured soldier in Gaza.
CNN
Cnn: Palestinian, Israeli Leaders Announce Cease Fire
The world waits breathlessly for the delicate peace promises being made by Sharon and Abbas while HAMAS is saying it will not be a party to any agreements. Article dated February 9, 2005.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
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.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Ehud Barak
Biographical information on former Prime Minister of Israel, Ehud Barak, a member of Israel's Labor Party who advocated negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Palestine
Learn about religion in the Israeli Occupied Territories (Palestine), in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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...
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.
United Nations
United Nations: The Middle East
This is the official page for The Middle East from the United Nations. You will find up-to-the-minute reports by the Secretary-General, Security Council, General Assembly as well as news on relief efforts and links to more UN information...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: The Six Day War: 40 Years On
A June 2007 six part series that looks at the enduring controversies left by the Six Day War in tremendous depth. Includes audio, interactive maps, and a timeline.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Suicide Bombing
Mohanned Abu Tayyoun describes the events that occurred on the day of his intended suicide bombing in this video segment from Wide Angle.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Four Tel Aviv Students Discuss Their Concerns and Hopes for Israel's Future
An NPR interview with four college students who identify and explain why their biggest concerns about Israel's future center on their nation's economy. Audio also available. (25 February 2005)
Yale University
Avalon Project: Middle East 1916 2001: A Documentary
Yale Law School does an excellent job in presenting historical documents centered around the Middle East crisis beginning with the 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement up to present day UN resolutions. This site provides a complete timeline that...
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.
Curated OER
Palestinian Press Logos
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.
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.
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)
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.