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The Guardian

Guardian: Palestine Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to the most recent news articles and videos published concerning the Palestine Papers and their ramifications on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Israeli Palestinian Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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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Other

Odyssey: Middle East Stage: Israel and Palestinian Territories

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
Article
BBC

Bbc: Cbbc Newsround: Guide to Israel & the Palestinian Territories

For Students 3rd - 8th
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)
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United Nations

Un: Question of Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
An official website of the United Nations on the subject of Palestinian Rights provides chronicles of UN resolutions on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Primary
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Proposes u.n. Trusteeship of Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
President Truman explains the United States' position and recommendations on the issue of Palestine once the British mandate was to end.
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Other

Unrwa: Refugees

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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: 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.
Primary
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Oslo Peace Accords: Declaration of Principles

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Article
BBC

Bbc: Refugee Crisis Threatens Lebanon

For Students 9th - 10th
An examination of the impact of the 400,000 Palestinian refugees living in Lebanon on the country's political stability. Also provides a look at the lives of Palestinian refugees. (13 July 207)
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Other

Chronology of Palestinian History: 1948

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Plo: Negotiations Affairs Department

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the official websites of the PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization). Contains negotiations made with Israeli and other governing bodies. Includes key issues for which the PLO is continuing to struggle.
Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Yasir Arafat Dies at 75

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical look at the life of Yasser Arafat who died on November 11, 2004. Provides information about his life, and information about what he accomplished through his final years.
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Other

Awesome Library: Middle East Conflict Why?

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Peace It Together | Empowering Youth to Promote Peace

For Students 9th - 10th
A program enticing students to promote peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict through media such as film and inviting conversation between the two groups.
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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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BBC

Bbc: Will Arafat Weather the Storm?

For Students 9th - 10th
This July 26, 2004, BBC article reports on attempts to reform the government of Palestine with a focus on its leader Yasser Arafat in the months before his death.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
Article
CNN

Cnn: Palestinian, Israeli Leaders Announce Cease Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BBC

Bbc: Veteran Leader Yasser Arafat Dies

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describes the death of Arafat, leader of the PLO. Also mentioned are key dates in Arafat's life and the world's reaction to his death. ll/ll/2004
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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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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.