The History of the Conflict
Lecturers
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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
A former analyst in Foreign Ministry, Calev Ben-Dor has worked in the Israeli policy and national security world for over
Informative Articles & Videos
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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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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?
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
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
From the website of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this post presents three useful maps in understanding the development
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
This video presents Israel’s national anthem, HaTikvah (The Hope), with on-screen Hebrew, English and transliterated subtitles. Adapted from a poem
What else?
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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)
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)
This post presents the text of the cablegram sent from the Secretary General of the Arab League to the Secretary
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)
This post provides resources about the Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel, including a short video with information and