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)
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.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Israeli Palestinian Conflict
This site provides links to news articles, background reports, and other resources such as maps and lesson plans concerning the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Updated to December, 2010.
Other
Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: Israelis & Palestinians
Case studies that provide information about the conflict in Israel between the Palestinians and the Israelis. Encourages students to debate and discuss the conflict and try to come up with a solution to the problem. (2011)
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
ProCon.org
Pro Con: Two State Solution Acceptable Solution to Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Complete set of multi-media resources for students to explore the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and examine solutions. Includes background information, comments, timeline and video gallery.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Arab Israeli Conflict
An in-depth encyclopedia article which explores the Arab-Israeli conflict. It lists and provides brief descriptions of the five wars fought between the Israelis and the Palestinians. It also takes a look at each side's reasons for the...
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)
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Israeli Settlement Proposal Angers u.s. Officials
Israel's plan to build new homes in the Palestinian territories was met by a negative reaction by the USA. Learn thebackground and details of the plan, and why the USA did not respond in a favorable light. Support resources are included....
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.
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Israeli Palestinian Conflict
A learning module that begins with Mike Kubic's news article "The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict" accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Making a Difference in the Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Using segments from the PBS program: Wide Angle, this high school lesson explores the history and complexity of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and examines the roles individuals and organizations can play in promoting understanding and...
Other
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)
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.
Other
Odyssey: Teacher Zone: Middle East: Israel/palestinian Territories Stay
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....
Other
Odyssey: Middle East Stage: Israel and Palestinian Territories
Take a step into the world of Israel and Palestine with this team of Teacher Trekkers. You will look at life in the Middle East, celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas in the Holy Land and learn about their culture and religion.
BBC
Bbc: Cbbc Newsround: Guide to Israel & the Palestinian Territories
A guide to the problems between Israel and the Palestinians. Various topics are explored such as how Palestine was created, the reason for the violence, and more. (21 August 2009)
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: Israeli Population Statistics Table
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
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.
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)
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Voices of Hope and Seeds of Peace (Lesson Plan)
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...
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.