Former President Jimmy Carter shares his knowledge of Middle Eastern affairs and describes the steps that must be taken in order for both Jews and Palestinians to live peacefully in the region.
Presents a historical account of the division of Palestine into Arab and Jewish territories in 1949, explaining how the border, which came to be known as the Green Line, was decided upon, and discussing the effects of the arbitrary boundary on subsequent events in the region.
Explores the historical and sociological contexts of the Arab-Israeli conflict, features a selection of official documents that speak to the issue, and includes suggested topics for further study and reflection.
Presents articles that provide differing views on why the Middle East is a conflict area, and discussing whether Palestinians are treated justly, what role the U.S. should play in the Middle East, and how religion affects the issues.
Presents a timeline of the Arab-Israeli conflict focusing on key events such as the Balfour Declaration, the Suez-Sinai War, the Palestinian intifada, and the Israel-Lebanon war. Includes biographies of key figures, quotations, and statistics.
Examines the history behind the Intifadas, Palestinian uprisings that were triggered by a traffic accident in 1987, died down, were begun anew in 2000, and are ongoing.
Examines the history behind Israel's mid-twentieth century battle for independence amid the surrounding Arab nations, plus biographical notes on important figures and a look at the effects of this war.
Examines the background of the present crisis in the Middle East precipitated by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait; and discusses the Arab-Israeli conflict and the search for a solution to the Palestinian problem.
Describes the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict and discusses events and other factors that have shaped the issue, the role of the U.S., and what the future may hold.
