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For Teachers - violent and non-violent responses to conflict
Web Resources:
Maps
- Online NewsHour: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/middle_east/conflict/map.html
Excellent map of Israel and the disputed territories; national and population statistics.
- Israel and the Palestinian Territories
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/
world/2001/israel_and_palestinians/key_maps/
BBC News Online looks at the key maps that tell the story of the conflict.
- "A History of the Conflict: Israel and the Palestinians," BBC News Online
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/
middle_east/03/v3_ip_timeline/html/default.stm
A good introduction to the conflict and timeline of the years of major events and developments.
- "Timeline of Palestinian Israeli History and the Israel-Arab Conflict," MidEast Web
http://www.mideastweb.org/timeline.htm
Scroll down slightly for a "Concise Overview of Recent Israeli-Palestinian History" with hyperlinks to key terms, events, and players; scroll further down for a far more detailed timeline.
- Regional Timeline: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, WIDE ANGLE, PBS
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/shows/suicide/map.html
Provides historical perspective on the conflict.
- "History of the Arab Israeli Conflict," Arab American Online
http://www.arab2.com/biography/Arab-Israeli-Conflict.htm
A concise timeline with links to primary documents and other historical information.
- "Israeli-Palestinian Conflict," Encyclopedia entry -- The Free Dictionary.com
http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Israeli-Palestinian%20conflict
Brief overview of the conflict, its history, the key players and events.
- "Battle for the Holy Land: Interviews With Three Palestinian Militant Leaders," FRONTLINE.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/
shows/holy/onground/pales.html
Leaders in the militant organizations Islamic Jihad and Al Aqsa Brigades discuss suicide bombings, the prospects for peace with Israel, and the role of the United States.
- "Voices from the Conflict:Abu al-Abed, Palestinian militant," BBC News Online
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/
in_depth/middle_east/2002/voices/abu.stm
A 24-year-old Hamas member talks about occupation, Palestinian resistance, and about his support for suicide bombings as a response to the conflict.
- "Briefing: Suicide Terrorism -- Historical Background and Risks for the Future," WIDE ANGLE, PBS.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/shows/suicide/index.html
Background information on the use of suicide bombings or suicide terrorism by terror groups historically and during the present time.
- "Transcript: Desperate Measures," NOW with Bill Moyers
http://www.pbs.org/now/transcript/transcript_zaloum.html
An interview with a Palestinian commander in the militant group known as Al Aqsa Brigades who recruits and trains young Palestinians to kill and be killed in attacks against Israel.
- "Female bomber's mother speaks out," BBC News Online
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/1791800.stm
The mother of the first female suicide bomber talks about her daughter's motives and of the pride she has brought her family and her people.
- The Palestine Center for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation in the Bethlehem area of the West Bank
http://www.mideastweb.org/ccrr/
See what types of programs this Bethlehem-based center offers and scroll to the bottom for a word from the director, Noah Salameh.
See also "Noahs Story": http://www.mideastweb.org/noahstory.htm
- Hope Flowers School and Al-Amal Child Care Center in El Khader, West Bank
http://www.hope-flowers.org/
Click on "What we do" on the top navigation bar to read a description of the philosophies and programs of these institutions that emphasize teaching children about and preparing them with the skills for peace and democracy.
- Seeds of Peace: Empowering Children of War to Break the Cycle of Violence
http://www.seedsofpeace.org
Click on the "About Us" link in the navigation bar on the left-hand side and go to "History" to learn about the origins of this summer camp focused on conflict resolution and collaboration between Palestinian and Israeli youth and young people from other war-torn countries.
- The Parents Circle -- Families Forum: Bereaved Families Supporting Peace, Reconciliation and Tolerance
http://www.theparentscircle.org/
Click on the "About us" link in the navigation bar on the top for background on this group formed by bereaved Palestinian and Israeli parents searching for peaceful alternatives. Click on "Long term goals" in the navigation bar on the left hand side to read about the objectives of this organization.
- Peace Now -- The Israeli Peace Movement
http://www.peacenow.org.il/site/en/homepage.asp?pi=25
Provides information about the main Israeli peace group, including dialogue, reconciliation, and conflict resolution efforts with Palestinians.
(Soldiers and soon-to-be soldiers refusing to serve in the army)
- "My Draft Resistance"
http://www.refusersolidarity.net/default.asp?content_new=one_story_dv
One young woman's story of why she made the difficult decision not to serve in the Israeli army (Israeli Defense Force, or IDF).
- Refuser Solidarity Network "Call to Action," April 2002
http://www.refusersolidarity.net/default.asp?content_new=about
Scroll halfway down the page to read the "Call to Action," explaining why many Israeli soldiers are refusing to serve in the occupied Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza.
- "Dreams of Land Collide as Israeli Settlers Grow in Numbers," THE NEW YORK TIMES
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/03/international/middleeast/03SETT.html
Note: To gain access to this archived article, the teacher will need to pay an access fee. This article explores some of the deeply held beliefs, fears and resentments of Israeli settlers.
- "Settlers: Claiming the 'Promised Land,'" BBC News
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/middle_east/
2001/israel_and_the_palestinians/issues/981554.stm
Background on Israeli settlements in the disputed territories, the settlers' reasons for being there, and the increase in settler violence against Palestinians.
- "Voices from the Conflict: Rifka Goldschmidt, Israeli settler in Gaza," BBC News Online
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/
in_depth/middle_east/2002/voices/rifka.stm
An Israeli teacher talks about her biblically based belief that she and other Jews have every right to be in the settlements, and that Jews will eventually settle all of Israel. She also describes her distrust for Palestinians and for Israelis who are sympathetic to their cause.
- "Gaza Views," NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/middle_east/jan-june02/gaza_3-27.html
A transcript of interviews with Israeli settlers and Palestinians in Gaza.
- Online NewsHour: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/middle_east/conflict/index.html
Updates on latest news stories regarding the conflict.
- B'Tselem: The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories
http://www.btselem.org/
Click on "Statistics" in the navigation bar on the left-hand side. Provides comprehensive statistics about fatalities on both sides, housing demolitions, human rights issues etc.
- "Israeli and Palestinian Youth Speak Out," MidEast Web
http://www.mideastweb.org/youngpeople.htm
Conversations with four young Israelis and four young Palestinians about the conflict, about serving in the army, about occupation, and about living in constant fear of violence.
- "The Other Sides of the Story: An Education for Action Curriculum for a Just Peace in Israel/Palestine," Grassroots International
http://grassrootsonline.org/pal_cur.html
A curriculum that explores U.S. policy towards Israel/Palestine as well as the human impact of occupation.
- "Arab-Israeli Conflict," History Teacher.net
http://www.historyteacher.net/Arab-Israeli_Conflict.htm
Scroll down for a great list of primary documents related to the conflict.
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