ProCon
Israeli - Palestinian Conflict
Many people think the best solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a two-state solution. After reviewing the available resources, scholars determine whether they agree with that approach. They analyze graphs and charts about...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Palestine (Region)
Wikipedia provides detailed information on the history, boundaries and demographics of Palestine, a region in the Middle East.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Palestine
Learn about religion in the Israeli Occupied Territories (Palestine), in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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:...
BBC
Bbc News: Palestinian Pm to Stay in Post
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...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Palestinians
Palestinians inhabit an area east of the Mediterranean Sea and south of Lebanon. The Jordan River, Lakes Huleh and Tiberias, and the Dead Sea separate Palestine from Jordan. Christians refer to Palestine as "the Holy Land." Today...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Palestinian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Palestinian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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...
BBC
Bbc: Gaza in Turmoil
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.
BBC
Bbc News: Profile: Ahmed Qurei
This BBC profile dated 12 November 2003 provides a brief biography of the then Prime Minister for the Palestinian Authority.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Israel Is Not an Apartheid State
The author analyzes the treatment of Palestinians by attempting to identify and discuss democratic practice which provides equality, and would serve to make Israel unlike an apartheid state.
Other
Chronology of Palestinian History: 1948
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.
BBC
Bbc: Who Are Hamas?
Terrorists? Or an organization intent on rightfully defending its homeland? Article describes the Hamas and their long and short term goals. (19 October 2000)
BBC
Bbc News: Profile: Yasser Arafat
This 2003 BBC archive profile of the late Yasser Arafat surveys his career as leader of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO).
BBC
Bbc: Will Arafat Weather the Storm?
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.
BBC
Bbc: Veteran Leader Yasser Arafat Dies
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
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: West Bank
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of West Bank, 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.