The History of the Conflict

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HAROLD GOLDMEIER

HAROLD GOLDMEIER

About: Techer for GAP YEAR students in Bet Shemesh, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv Experienced public speaker for young adults, adults, seniors

Calev Ben-Dor

Calev Ben-Dor

A former analyst in Foreign Ministry, Calev Ben-Dor has worked in the Israeli policy and national security world for over

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Informative Articles & Videos

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Six Transformative Days: A Primer on the Last 50 Years

Six Transformative Days: A Primer on the Last 50 Years

This comprehensive article looks back on how the Six Day War transformed Israel – for better or for worse. Recalling

Intifada vs. Jihad: The Religious Roots of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Intifada vs. Jihad: The Religious Roots of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

In this short video (03:58), Mordechai Kedar, an Israeli scholar of Arabic culture, suggests that the root of the Israeli-Palestinian

Hamas & Fatah: 25 Venomous Years

Hamas & Fatah: 25 Venomous Years

Produced by Euronews, this video (02:27) provides a basic introduction to Hamas, including the origins, strategy, ideology and leadership of

How the First Intifada Transformed the Arab-Israeli Conflict

How the First Intifada Transformed the Arab-Israeli Conflict

Written by Professor Avraham Sela for Haaretz, Israel’s left-leaning newspaper, this thorough article analyzes how the First Intifada influenced the

King Abdullah I of Jordan: As the Arabs See the Jews (1947)

King Abdullah I of Jordan: As the Arabs See the Jews (1947)

This link provides the full text of an article written by King Abdullah I of Jordan in The American Magazine

Statement by the Arab League upon the Declaration of the State of Israel (May 15, 1948)

Statement by the Arab League upon the Declaration of the State of Israel (May 15, 1948)

This post presents the text of the cablegram sent from the Secretary General of the Arab League to the Secretary

Clash of Nationalisms: Arabs in Zionist Thought

Clash of Nationalisms: Arabs in Zionist Thought

From My Jewish Learning, this article by Scott Copeland, head of education for Onward Israel, explores the conflict between Jewish and Arab nationalist

The Truth About the Refugees: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

The Truth About the Refugees: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Featuring Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Israeli Ambassador to the US, this animated video (05:30) suggests that the Palestinian refugee crisis

Who Are the Palestinian Refugees?

Who Are the Palestinian Refugees?

Produced by the BBC, this news segment (06:14) explores the Palestinian refugee crisis, including the creation of Palestinian refugees in

Israel’s Legal Founding & the War of Independence

Israel’s Legal Founding & the War of Independence

Created by PragerU, a Conservative American educational non-profit organization, this video (05:23) shows how the founding of the State of Israel, often accused

Maps: 1947-1967

Maps: 1947-1967

From the website of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this post presents three useful maps in understanding the development

Comparing Jewish & Palestinian Refugees

Comparing Jewish & Palestinian Refugees

Created by PragerU, a Conservative American educational non-profit organization, this video (04:22) compares the well-known narrative of Palestinian refugees from the Israeli-Arab War

Why Israelis and Palestinians Both Claim Jerusalem

Why Israelis and Palestinians Both Claim Jerusalem

Created by Vox, a liberal-leaning American news and opinion website, this video (05:00) explains the religious and historical reasons why both Israelis and Palestinians

Zionism in Animation: How the State Of Israel was Born

Zionism in Animation: How the State Of Israel was Born

Part of The Jewish Story In Animation, a Zionist educational initiative, this animated video (03:05) tells the story of the

The Conflicting Visions of Four Main Sectors of Israeli Society

The Conflicting Visions of Four Main Sectors of Israeli Society

In this fascinating article by Prof. Yedidia Stern, Vice President of the Israel Democracy Institute, the author outlines the character and vision

Traditional Narratives of Israeli and Palestinian History

Traditional Narratives of Israeli and Palestinian History

This important article by Paul Scham provides a concise side-by-side chart comparing the traditional Israeli and Palestinian narratives from the

A Timeline of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (1917-2018)

A Timeline of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (1917-2018)

This timeline from the BBC provides a brief survey of the key events in the modern history of the Israeli-Palestinian

Wikipedia: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Wikipedia: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

This Wikipedia article provides a thorough and relatively balanced overview of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, including the modern history of the

StandWithUs: 10 Things to Know About Israel

StandWithUs: 10 Things to Know About Israel

This beautifully designed booklet from Stand With Us outlines the basic pro-Israel Zionist narrative in 10 points, including the ancient roots

Interactive Crisis Guide to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Interactive Crisis Guide to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Created by The Council on Foreign Relations, this thorough guide to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict allows users to learn about the history

Everything You Need to Know About Israel-Palestine: A Guide to the World’s Most Controversial Conflict

Everything You Need to Know About Israel-Palestine: A Guide to the World’s Most Controversial Conflict

Created by Vox, a liberal-leaning American news and opinion website, this interactive website serves as comprehensive guide to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, from

7 Things to Consider Before Choosing Sides in the Middle East Conflict

7 Things to Consider Before Choosing Sides in the Middle East Conflict

Written in the context of the 2014 Israel-Gaza Conflict, this article from the Huffington Post argues that by supporting secularism,

A Systematic View of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

A Systematic View of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

In this refreshing article from The Systems Thinker, David Peter Stroh applies the principles of systems thinking to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

The Israel-Palestine Conflict: A Brief, Simple History

The Israel-Palestine Conflict: A Brief, Simple History

Created by Vox, a liberal-leaning American news and opinion website, this informative video (10:19) presents an introduction to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict,

Crash Course World History: Conflict in Israel and Palestine

Crash Course World History: Conflict in Israel and Palestine

Created by Crash Course, an educational YouTube channel started by Hank and John Green, this informative and humorous video (12:52) presents an introduction to

The Middle East Problem: Palestinian Rejectionism

The Middle East Problem: Palestinian Rejectionism

Created by Dennis Prager of PragerU, a Conservative American educational non-profit organization, this provocative video (05:39) argues that the root

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: 10 Myths Preventing Peace

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: 10 Myths Preventing Peace

Created by the Jerusalem Institute of Justice, a non-profit human rights organization dedicated to defending rule of law and democracy for

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: One Land, Two Narratives

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: One Land, Two Narratives

Created by the Council on Foreign Relations, an independent American think tank and publisher, this thought provoking video (06:57) frames

How the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Began

How the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Began

Created by the American TV Network, History, this educational video (06:28) presents a relatively balanced survey of the history of

Why Are Israel and Palestine Fighting?

Why Are Israel and Palestine Fighting?

Created by NowThis News, a liberal American media company, this educational video (04:07) presents a relatively balanced introduction to the

The Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel (Text & Video)

The Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel (Text & Video)

This post provides resources about the Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel, including a short video with information and

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Traditional Practices - Learn How

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HaTikvah: The National Anthem of the State of Israel

HaTikvah: The National Anthem of the State of Israel

This video presents Israel’s national anthem, HaTikvah (The Hope), with on-screen Hebrew, English and transliterated subtitles. Adapted from a poem

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Music

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Bear Your Banner to Zion: An Early Zionist Anthem

Bear Your Banner to Zion: An Early Zionist Anthem

Written in the context of the First Zionist Congress of 1897, this early Zionist anthem captures the enthusiastic pioneering spirit

Borders & Promises: A Song of Palestinian Yearning

Borders & Promises: A Song of Palestinian Yearning

Written and performed by Haya Zaatry, a Palestinian Israeli singer-songwriter, architect, and social/political activist, this indie song expresses the endless

Hadag Nachash: Genesis

Hadag Nachash: Genesis

Released in 2004, amidst the Second Intifada, this hip-hop song expresses some of the seemingly eternal aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian

On This Earth: A Musical Rendition of a Mahmoud Darwish Poem

On This Earth: A Musical Rendition of a Mahmoud Darwish Poem

This video presents Palestinian singer, Amal Murkus, singing a musical rendition of “On This Earth,” a famous poem written by

Ein Li Eretz Acheret / I Have No Other Country: An Iconic Zionist Song

Ein Li Eretz Acheret / I Have No Other Country: An Iconic Zionist Song

Written by Israeli singer-songwriter Corinne Allal in 1989, during the First Intifada, this moving song, performed here by Gali Atari,

A Hamas Song Encouraging Rocket Attacks Against Israel

A Hamas Song Encouraging Rocket Attacks Against Israel

Produced by the Hamas-operated Al-Aqsa TV channel during the 2014 Israel-Gaza Conflict, this threatening music video celebrates and encourages rocket attacks

In My Heart: A Hebrew/Arabic Song for Peace

In My Heart: A Hebrew/Arabic Song for Peace

This touching video features Israeli singer, David Broza, and Palestinian singer, Wisam Murad, singing a peace song about their deep

Bukra Fi Mishmish (When Pigs Fly): Israeli & Palestinian Youth Sing for Peace

Bukra Fi Mishmish (When Pigs Fly): Israeli & Palestinian Youth Sing for Peace

Produced by Heartbeat, a creative social change organization that unites Israeli and Palestinian youth musicians, this music video features Israeli and

Hopeless Town: Palestinian & Israeli Artists Sing About the Conflict

Hopeless Town: Palestinian & Israeli Artists Sing About the Conflict

Produced by Heartbeat, a creative social change organization that unites Israeli and Palestinian youth musicians, this music video features Palestinian Israeli artist, Rasha

This Land Is Mine: A Story of Eternal War and Conquest

This Land Is Mine: A Story of Eternal War and Conquest

This dramatic animated video presents “This Land is Mine,” a song that tells the story of the wars in the

Here in the Land of Our Forefathers: Israeli Folk Song

Here in the Land of Our Forefathers: Israeli Folk Song

This video presents an Israeli folk song that captures the early pioneering spirit of the pre-State days, written by Yisrael

HaTikvah: The National Anthem of the State of Israel

HaTikvah: The National Anthem of the State of Israel

This video presents Israel’s national anthem, HaTikvah (The Hope), with on-screen Hebrew, English and transliterated subtitles. Adapted from a poem

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November 29, 1947: The Story of a Vote (Video & Amos Oz Excerpt)

November 29, 1947: The Story of a Vote (Video & Amos Oz Excerpt)

This post provides resources about the fateful vote of November 29, 1947, when the United Nations General Assembly voted in

King Abdullah I of Jordan: As the Arabs See the Jews (1947)

King Abdullah I of Jordan: As the Arabs See the Jews (1947)

This link provides the full text of an article written by King Abdullah I of Jordan in The American Magazine

Statement by the Arab League upon the Declaration of the State of Israel (May 15, 1948)

Statement by the Arab League upon the Declaration of the State of Israel (May 15, 1948)

This post presents the text of the cablegram sent from the Secretary General of the Arab League to the Secretary

Maps: 1947-1967

Maps: 1947-1967

From the website of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this post presents three useful maps in understanding the development

The Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel (Text & Video)

The Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel (Text & Video)

This post provides resources about the Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel, including a short video with information and

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