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Israeli-Palestinian links
Potential Claimants to the Holy Land http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A585407 -This article was prepared by the BBC, a highly respected British news agency. It discusses the potential historical claims to Israel-Palestine by 18 different parties. The Sorrow of Truman http://www.commondreams.org/views/112800-106.htm -This article by Sean Gonsalves appeared in the Cape Cod Times. It compares the Palestinian and Jewish claims to Canaan and argues that Palestinian claims are superior. Zionism Table of Contents http://www.us-israel.org/jsource/zion.html -This site is a Jewish Virtual Library prepared by the AMERICAN-ISRAELI COOPERATIVE ENTERPRISE (AICE) which was established in 1993 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3), nonpartisan organization to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship by emphasizing the fundamentals of the alliance the values our nations share. It contains information from the pro-Zionist perspective. This site explains the Zionist movement. It also has many maps, statistics, and historical articles in its virtual library. Zionism Background http://www.israel-mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp?MFAH00ng0 -This article on Zionism by Prof. Benyamin Neuberger appears on the State of Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. - See also the map of the Kingdom of David and Solomon compared to modern day Israel. http://www.israel-mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp?MFAH0dsr0 Israel and Zionism http://www.jajz-ed.org.il/100/ -This website is by the Jewish Agency for Israel. This site contains historical information about Zionism and Jewish claims to Israel. It also has timelines and other relevant information. Flags Maps Economy http://workmall.com/wfb2001/israel/israel_history_index.html -This is a private website that contains a wealth of information about flags, maps, and country facts from a variety of sources. This is an excellent site for maps. Key Issues Israel-Palestine http://www.meactivist.org/pages/Learn/Key%20Issues.shtml#Maps -This site is maintained by the Middle East Activist. In the words of this organization: was formed in May, 2002 by a group of people of differing religious, ethnic, and political backgrounds united in their hope for cross-cultural friendship, and in their belief that the only way to resolve conflict in the Middle East is through fairness and justice. We attempt to raise the level of discussion from finger pointing to solutions, and from opinions based on fear and ignorance to those based on fact. This site has a wealth of maps and historical discussions of the conflict. Brief History of Maps Canaan Palestine Israel http://www.mideastweb.org/palmaps.htm -This is the web site of the Middle East Web. According to this organizations statement of purpose: MidEast Web was started by people active in Middle East dialog and peace education efforts. Our goal is to weave a world-wide web of Arabs, Jews and others who want to build a new Middle East based on coexistence and neighborly relations. This site contains maps and historical material. Google search of Maps of King David http://www.mideastweb.org/palmaps.htm The Temple Mount http://www.templemount.org/ -This web site is based upon the research of Tel Aviv Architect Tuvia Sagiv. It provides maps and theories for the locating the location of the First and Second Jewish Temples. The Jerusalem Mosaic http://jeru.huji.ac.il/open_screen2.htm -This site explains the history of Jerusalem with pictures, maps, foods, costume, and people for the major time periods. It has pictures of the major landmarks of Jerusalem. Great Buildings online http://www.greatbuildings.com/gbc.html -Visit the Dome of the Rock. Pictures and basic information. http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Dome_of_the_Rock.html -Visit Solomons Temple. Pictures and basic information. http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Solomons_Temple.html You may also do google searches about Zionism wailing wall Dome of the Rock etc |
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Ron Eisenman Rutland High School
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