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Arab-Israeli Conflict
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Americans for Peace Now (APN) 
 This group "was founded to ... build an informed and empowered pro-peace American public." Its website explains the relationship of APN to the Israeli group Shalom Achshav (Peace Now), and offers news, position papers, and Peace Links, which includes a range of Israeli websites promoting peace. http://www.peacenow.org/ Topics: Activism, History, Social Issues, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jan 30, 2009 bitterlemons.org: Palestinian-Israeli Crossfire
This site "presents Israeli and Palestinian viewpoints on prominent issues of concern. ... [It] aspires to impact the way Palestinians, Israelis and others worldwide think about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict" and peace process. Visitors may subscribe to weekly updates. http://www.bitterlemons.org/ Topics: History, International Governments, Regions of the World, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jun 1, 2004 Council on Foreign Relations: Israel
Articles, background information, opinion pieces, interviews, and other documents on government and politics in Israel. Covers topics such as Israeli-Palestinian relations, the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, the Middle East peace process, U.S.-Middle East policy, and terrorism. From the Council on Foreign Relations, "an independent, national membership organization, nonpartisan research center, and publisher." http://www.cfr.org/region/406/israel.html Topics: International Governments, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jan 10, 2006 Crisis Guide: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
This interactive feature, launched in April 2008, provides background and history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, from 1914 to the present. It includes an illustrated timeline, audio and complete transcript of the crisis guide, news, related readings (such as profiles of Hamas and of Hezbollah), and other material about the conflict. From the Council on Foreign Relations. http://www.cfr.org/publication/13850/ Topics: History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated May 8, 2008 Edward W. Said: A Bibliography
Arranged chronologically from 1964–2000, this is a searchable bibliography of works by and about the noted researcher, writer, and Palestinian advocate, the late Dr. Edward Said, professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University. Prepared by a librarian at the University of California, Irvine, to accompany Dr. Said's lectures for the Welleck Library Lecture Series. http://www.lib.uci.edu/libraries/pubs/scctr/Wellek/said/index.html Topics: History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jan 30, 2009 The Electronic Intifada
"News, commentary, analysis, and reference materials about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict from a Palestinian perspective. EI is the leading Palestinian portal for information about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its depiction in the media." http://electronicintifada.net/new.shtml Topics: History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jan 30, 2009 The EU's Relations With Israel
Background information and documents on European Union (EU) involvement with Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and Israel-Palestine relations and the Middle East peace process. Includes a FAQ, maps, speeches and remarks, plans and policy documents, and related material. From the European Commission. http://ec.europa.eu/external_relations/israel/intro/ Topics: International Governments, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jun 12, 2007 Foreign Relations, 1964-1968: Arab-Israeli Crisis and War, 1967
This volume of Foreign Relations in the United States "documents U.S. policy immediately before, during, and after the June 1967 Arab-Israeli war and includes ... declassified documentation on the USS Liberty incident regarding Israeli involvement." The "Press Release" and "Summary" sections provide general overviews of the events surrounding the conflict known as the "Six-Day War." Browse documents by date. From the U.S. Department of State. http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ho/frus/johnsonlb/xix/ Topics: International Governments, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jun 6, 2006 HAMAS (Islamic Resistance Movement)
Brief description of and collection of links to material about "HAMAS (in Arabic, an acronym for 'Harakat Al-Muqawama Al-Islamia' -- Islamic Resistance Movement -- and a word meaning zeal) ... a radical Islamic fundamentalist organization which became active in the early stages of the intifada, operating primarily in the Gaza District." From the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) Intelligence Resource Program. http://www.fas.org/irp/world/para/hamas.htm Topics: Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jan 7, 2009 In Depth: Israel and the Palestinians
Compilation of articles and opinion pieces that look at "the struggle between the Israelis and the Palestinians ... [which has been] one of the most enduring and explosive of all the world's conflicts." Includes a timeline, maps, background about leaders and key documents, and details about the Hamas victory in the January 2006 election. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/middle_east/2001/israel_and_the_palestinians/default.stm Topics: International Governments, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Sep 8, 2009 International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT)
This Israeli think tank presents its analyses to "provide decision-makers with recommendations on how to deal with all aspects of terrorism." Much of their information has to do with the Arab-Israeli conflict, and is informed by the perspective that "peace cannot be achieved with Arafat as the partner." International Terrorism lists some terrorist organizations, with short histories, and a selective database of "international terrorist and guerrilla attacks for the years 1988 to the present." Searchable. http://www.ict.org.il/ Topics: Education, History, International Governments, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jun 4, 2002 Israel and the Arabs: Elusive Peace
Companion to a three-part series from 2005 that "traces the last six years of the Arab-Israeli peace process." Includes maps tracing the history of the conflict over land and borders, a guide to sites in Jerusalem, profiles of key individuals and groups, information about key documents, and related material. Also discusses allegations made by the BBC "that President Bush claimed God told him to invade Iraq." From British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/elusive_peace/default.stm Topics: History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Israel and the Palestinian Territories
Collection of thousands of articles about Israel and the Palestinian territories. Provides coverage of the 2008/2009 Israel-Gaza offensive; videos and photos; interactive features about the West Bank, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and holy sites; and more. Also includes links to related sites. From the website for The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/israelandthepalestinians Topics: History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jan 5, 2009 The Israel Project
This nonprofit advocacy organization based in the United States is dedicated "to educating the press and the public about Israel while promoting security, freedom and peace." The site offers background information about Israel (such as about the security fence, Palestinian refugees, and prominent individuals), a list of expert sources for journalists, a Middle East glossary, statistics, links to maps, and related information. http://www.theisraelproject.org Topics: Regions of the World, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Feb 8, 2006 Israel's Security Fence
This is the official site from the State of Israel about the security fence between certain sections of Israel and the areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority, including areas in the West Bank. The site features information about the purpose of the fence, its route and construction, and news updates. Includes a map and images. Also available in Hebrew. http://www.securityfence.mod.gov.il/Pages/ENG/default.htm Topics: History, International Governments, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jan 30, 2009 Legal Consequences of the Construction of a Wall in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
July 2004 advisory opinion relating to the International Court of Justice hearings about Israel's construction of a security fence between Israel and areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority. Includes separate opinions of the judges, written statements by various member countries, the text of oral proceedings, orders, and a summary of the opinion. In English and French. The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/index.php?p1=3&p2=4&k=5a&case=131&code=mwp&p3=4 Topics: History, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Wars & Conflicts Last updated May 1, 2007 Middle East Historical and Peace Process Documents
This site focuses on creating dialog about the Middle East, its history, and its struggle for peace. It has provided texts of reports, policy statements, and other findings from 1915 to the present day. This includes the Balfour declaration of 1917, the Hamas Charter of 1988, and the Mitchell Report of 2001. Each text is accompanied by an introduction with background information. From MidEast Web. http://www.mideastweb.org/history.htm Topics: History, History By Place, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre, Regions of the World, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jan 5, 2004 Middle East Research and Information Project (MERIP)
MERIP is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that provides news and analysis about the contemporary Middle East. The site contains articles from the Middle East Report and its online companion dating back to 2000, browsable by topic (including Afghanistan and Pakistan, Iraq, Israel, Kurds, oil and economics, and U.S. policy). Also features a chronology of Palestinian-Israeli relations, and "Palestine, Israel and the Arab-Israeli Conflict: A Primer." Searchable. http://www.merip.org/ Topics: History, International Governments, Magazines by Place, Oil & Gas, Regions of the World, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Aug 10, 2009 One Ground: 4 Palestinian & 4 Israeli Filmmakers
Companion to a two-part 2003 exhibit "that addresses some of the metaphorical issues that come out of the politically charged region of Israel and Palestine." Features descriptions and representative images from the works of contemporary film and video artists, and dozens of historical images from the 1850s and early 20th century. Also includes an essay and dialog among the contemporary artists. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/oneground/ Topics: Photograph Collections: History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Aug 23, 2006 Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Negotiations Affairs Department
Issues from a Palestinian (PLO) viewpoint, with further links to departments of the Palestinian authority. Some of the topics presented are negotiations, agreements, refugees, settlements, borders, prisoners, and biographical information on leaders. Some reports are in Hebrew and/or Arabic. http://www.nad-plo.org/ Topics: History, International Governments, Wars & Conflicts Last updated May 8, 2002 Question of Palestine
An overview of the history and issues of the establishment of Palestine, with a collection of maps and a database of United Nations (UN) documents related to Palestine and the Arab-Israeli conflict. From the Division for Palestinian Rights, established by the UN General Assembly. http://www.un.org/Depts/dpa/qpal/ Topics: International Governments, Regions of the World, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Nov 18, 2004 The Siege of Bethlehem
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline program about the 38-day confrontation between the Israelis and Palestinians at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem in April and May 2002. Includes a timeline, a transcript of the program, video clips, and links to commentary, analysis, and related sites. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/siege/ Topics: History, History By Place, International Governments, Religion, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Dec 5, 2005 Suicide Bombers
Companion site to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Wide Angle episode from 2004 that looks at the history of suicide terrorism, with an emphasis on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Provides overviews of suicide terrorist attacks around the world (1994-2004), a timeline of the Israel-Palestinian conflict, a quiz, classroom activities, video clips, and related information. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/shows/suicide/ Topics: Death & Dying, History, Terrorism, Weapons Last updated Jul 20, 2005 U.S. Department of State: Middle East Peace
Information from the U.S. government about peace efforts in the Middle East, including efforts by the Middle East Quartet (U.S., Russian Federation, European Union, and United Nations) in support of "the goal of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict." Includes press briefings, remarks, statements, interviews, reports, and other documents. Also include a map showing key areas (Jerusalem, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and the Golan Heights), and links to other information about Israel. http://search.state.gov/search?q=inmeta:dc_subject~Middle%20East%20Peace&topic=Middle%20East%20Peace&coverage=&speaker=&pubtype=&partialfields=dc_subject:Middle%20East%20Peace&displayname=Middle%20East%20Peace&sort=date:D:S:d1&filter=0&Search.x=0&Search.y Topics: International Governments, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Sep 22, 2009 UNISPAL: United Nations Information System on the Question of Palestine
A searchable and browsable database of thousands of documents containing "the texts of current and historical United Nations material concerning the question of Palestine and other issues related to the Middle East situation and the search for peace." Includes resolutions, legislation, mandates, covenants, memoranda, proposals, treaties, bulletins, final documents, letters, maps, and much more. Developed by the Division for Palestinian Rights. http://domino.un.org/unispal.nsf Topics: Correspondence, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Regions of the World, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jul 3, 2007 The Wye River Memorandum
Text of the October 1998 Israeli-Palestinian agreement that lays out redeployment and security plans for the West Bank and Gaza Strip. From the U.S. Department of State. http://www.state.gov/www/regions/nea/981023_interim_agmt.html Topics: History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Aug 3, 2005 |
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