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US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Lebanon

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down on this page to read about the relationship between the U.S. and Lebanese governments. This resource also has extensive information on Lebanese history, government, politics, and economy. (Dec. 1, 2011)
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Gaza in Turmoil

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BBC

Bbc News: Palestinian Pm to Stay in Post

For Students 9th - 10th
This 2004 BBC article reports on the problems between the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority and Yasser Arafat, its president. Arafat has not given up authority over the police forces which the Prime Minister must have if he...
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Website
Other

Odyssey: Teacher Zone: Middle East: Israel/palestinian Territories Stay

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions on the nature of conflict. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion, holidays and culture of this region....
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BBC

Bbc News: Profile: Ahmed Qurei

For Students 9th - 10th
This BBC profile dated 12 November 2003 provides a brief biography of the then Prime Minister for the Palestinian Authority.
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Website
Other

What Happened During the Arab Revolt of 1936 39?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses what the Arab Revolt was, why it occurred, and what the result from it was.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Israeli Threat of Military Action

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents information about the abduction of an Israeli soldier by Hamas. Analyzes the possible steps that Israel may take to get their soldier back. (26 June 2006)
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Website
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Requiem for Palestinian Reform [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The author discusses the efforts to establish democratic reforms in the Palestinian government and how the effects of the elections of 2006 (the election of Hamas) brought those reforms to a halt.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Muammar Gaddafi

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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BBC

Bbc News: Profile: Yasser Arafat

For Students 9th - 10th
This 2003 BBC archive profile of the late Yasser Arafat surveys his career as leader of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO).
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Website
Other

Electronic Intifada: Why They Love Mahmoud Abbas

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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Website
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

50th Anniversary of the Creation of the State of Israel,

For Students 9th - 10th
An online presentation of historically significant documents and pictures from the recognition of Israel by the US.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Palestinian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Palestinian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Israel Seizes Hamas Legislators

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the June 2006 Israeli efforts to obtain freedom for a captured soldier in Gaza.
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Website
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Balfour Declaration Commentary

For Students 9th - 10th
The interpretation of an excerpt of the Balfour Declaration is discussed with links to related documents.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Voices of Hope and Seeds of Peace (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Cbbc Newsround: Questions on the Middle East

For Students 3rd - 8th
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)
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Martyrdom

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video from Wide Angle, 18-year-old Mohanned Abu Tayyoun discusses the reasons behind his decision to conduct a martyr operation.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pickle Business

For Students 9th - 10th
Widows from the village of Tamra in the Galilee manage all of the aspects of their small business in this video segment from Wide Angle.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: David Ben Gurion

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of David Ben-Gurion (1886-1973 CE), the first Prime Minister of Israel in 1948. His political career is discussed in-depth.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: West Bank

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Gaza Strip

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Gaza Strip, 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.
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Handout
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Israel Is Not an Apartheid State

For Students 9th - 10th
The author analyzes the treatment of Palestinians by attempting to identify and discuss democratic practice which provides equality, and would serve to make Israel unlike an apartheid state.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Profile Kahled Meshaal

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief profile of Kahled Meshaal, an important Hamas leader. Also provides links to related topics. (8 February 2006)

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