arab-israeli conflict

Contains seventeen essays that present opposing viewpoints on issues that involve the Middle East, including why it is a conflict area, how Islam affects the area, what role the United States should play, and whether peace between Palestine and Israel is possible.

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.

Offers an overview of the history of Israel and Palestine, focusing on the origins of the conflict that has divided the region and the impact that conflict has had on the region's people.

During the Israeli occupation of Ramallah in the West Bank of Palestine, twelve-year-old Karim and his friends create a secret place for themselves where they can momentarily forget the horrors of war.

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.

Netta and her family have relocated temporarily from Israel to Los Angeles, and when her seventeen-year-old brother mysteriously disappears, she becomes convinced that he has been abducted by Palestinian terrorists.

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.

Discusses the history and causes of the Arab-Israeli conflict, the influence of Western powers in either resolving issues or igniting them, and examines key events such as the Holocaust, Israel as a state, the six-day war in 1967, and the Camp David Accords.