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Jewish Virtual Library: Oslo Peace Accords: Declaration of Principles

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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.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Eisenhower Publicly Threatens Israel With Sanctions

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In this speech to the American public on February 20, 1957, Eisenhower explains how the Suez War began and the diplomatic events which took place to try and end it. He also explains what the United States is prepared to do to Israel to...
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Jewish Virtual Library: General Assembly Resolution 181

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The text of the United Nations resolution to partition Palestine, making an Arab state, a Jewish state, and an international Jerusalem.
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Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Proposes u.n. Trusteeship of Palestine

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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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Jewish Virtual Library: Adolf Eichmann

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A detailed biography of the Nazi Gestapo leader Adolf Eichmann.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Menachem Begin

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Quick biography of the Egyptian Prime Minister.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Ariel Sharon

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A biography of Sharon that highlights his military career and numerous posts he has held in his political career. Site provides hyperlinks to related information such as the 1967 Six-Day War, the Haganah, Sinai Campaign, and more.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Soviet Position on Partition

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Describes briefly how the Soviet Union was the second nation to recognize the state of Israel.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Jewish Population of Israel as Percentage of World Jewish Population

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The Central Bureau of Statistics presents a chart from 1882-2000 of the Jewish Population in Israel and across the world.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Situation of the Jews in Warsaw After the Occupation

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Essay describing life for the Jewish people living in German occupied Warsaw, Poland.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Deportations to Killing Centers in Occupied Poland

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Map of routes to move Jews to killing centers in Poland during its German occupation. Includes short description.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967

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Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Deportation of Austrian and German Jews

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Essay describing Hitler's policy of deporting the Jewish people from Germany and Austria.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Iran Contra Affair

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This site describes Israeli involvement in the sale of arms to Iran. The persons involved in the funding are indicated.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Intelligence in 1967

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Describes the Israeli advantages over their Arab enemy--advantages which laid the groundwork for victory over the Arab states of Egypt, Jordan, and Syria in the war of 1967.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Immigration to Israel: 1948 1995

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A table showing the numbers of immigrants to Israel listed by country of origin.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947

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This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table

For Students 9th - 10th
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Statement by the Arab League States

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Arab statement after the state of Israel was announced includes declarations and demands.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Arabs

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Links to documents, articles, and additional sources concerning Arabs living in Israel.
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Jewish Virtual Library: German Holocaust Reparations

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A brief but detailed analysis of the German decision to give Israel reparations for the Holocaust. Describes the amount and time period in which it was paid.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Balfour Declaration Commentary

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The interpretation of an excerpt of the Balfour Declaration is discussed with links to related documents.
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan

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The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
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Jewish Virtual Library: British White Paper of June 1922

For Students 9th - 10th
The British policy addresses misinterpretations of the Balfour agreement and attempts to ease Arab resentment and fear of Jewish domination through political promises.

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