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...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Culture of Palestine, West Bank, and Gaza Strip
Provides an overview of the culture of Palestine, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life,...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Gaza Strip
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.
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.
Curated OER
Ut Legacy Library: Map of the Gaza Strip
A colorful map of the Gaza Strip (1991) showing the 1950 Armistice Line, Israeli military and civilian areas, highways, etc.
BBC
Bbc: Week of 8 4 14: Partial Ceasefire Underway in Gaza
Learn about the limited ceasefire between Gaza and Israel.
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Israeli Disengagement Plan
A comprehensive look at the plan for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. The first forced evacuation of settlers began on August 17, 2005 and was completed on September 12, 2005. Palestinian and Israeli opinions of the pull-out are provided.
Geographypods
Geographypods:freshwater: Issues and Conflicts: Competing Demands for Freshwater
This learning module examines conflicting demands for fresh water around the world. It looks at the water resources that are available, water scarcity, and local and international conflicts over water. Specific cases are explored,...
Other
Unrwa: Refugees
Informational site on Palestinian refugees. Explains who the Palestinian refugees are, where they live, contains statistical information on the refugee camps, and contains a first-hand account of what it is like to be a refugee.
New York Times
New York Times: Interactive Graphic: Attacks, Day by Day
This resource presents an interactive map that shows the day by day attacks that have occurred in Lebanon, Israel, and the Gaza Strip. Ot provides information about each attack, when/where it occurred, and gives information about by how...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Jews of Israel
The state of Israel came into formal existence on 14 May 1948. The United States recognized the new state on the same day, and the Soviet Union followed on 18 May. On 15 May 1948 the new state was invaded by the armies of Egypt, Iraq,...
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: 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.
Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Palestine
In an effort to educate on the Middle East and Islam, the MEPC presents this overview of Palestine.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Egypt: Geography
Overview of the geography of Egypt with information from the CIA World Fact Book. Learn about the terrain, climate, natural resources, environment, and importance of its geographic location.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Palestinians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Palestinians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Other
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.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Palestine
Great reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the Middle East nation of Palestine. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, tourism, economy, and government. There are...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Israel
A great destination guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the Middle Eastern state of Israel. Find general information on its culture, people, environment, geography, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that...
Curated OER
Etc: Land of the Hebrews, 971 931 Bc
A map of the Hebrew lands in the time of King Solomon, around 971 to 931 BC. The map shows the land of Canaan, with the boundaries of Phoenicia, Israel, Philistia, and Judah, the important coastal cities of Sidon, Tyre, Joppa, Ashdod,...
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