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Historical Background Maps Timelines Refugees United Nations Sites Debate: 5 tough questions Media Watch Peace organizations Assignment U.S. Congress Contacts
Historical Background
U.S. Encyclopedia At "find," type "history of Palestine" and go to the first site. Then, type "history of Israel," and go to the first site.
Israeli Perspective 1 Israeli Perspective 2
Palestinian Perspective 1 Palestinian Perspective 2
Maps
United Nations Partition Plan 1947 for Palestine
Palestinian Perspective Israeli Perspective
Timelines
Israeli Perspective Palestinian Perspective
Refugees
Congressional E-Mail Addresses
one two
Assignment
1) Review the information from an Israeli and Palestinian perspective for at least 5 categories.
2) What is your perspective on the history of the conflict? Why has the conflict continued for more than 50 years?
3) What role should the U.S. play in the region?
4) What role, if any, should the U.S. play in helping to resolve the conflict?
5) What is your ideal resolution to the conflict?
6) Which four web sites had the most influence on your position? Why?
7) Contact at least one congressperson from your state. Share your opinion about the U.S. role in the conflict.
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