Presents fifteen primary and secondary sources on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, covering such topics as the Palestinian Resistance Movement, the Oslo Peace Accords, and the twenty-first century increase in suicide bombings. Includes writings by Yasser Arafat, Ariel Sharon, and Hamas, as well as several journalists.
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The origins of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict / David Schafer. -- Israel and Palestine from World War II through Camp David I / Joel Beinin and Lisa Hajjar. -- The Palestinian resistance movement and the first Intifada / John R. Gee. -- The Oslo Accords fail to bring peace / Baylis Thomas. -- The four wars of Israel and Palestine / Michael Walzer. -- Fear has increased Israeli support for military action / Libi Oz. -- Israeli settlements in the occupied territories are a principal cause of violent conflict / Geoffrey Aronson. -- Jihad is the only way to liberate Palestine / Hamas. --The rising popularity of suicide bombing among Palestinian political and military factions / Gal Luft. -- Israel does not accept responsibility for its role in the present conflict / Hasan Abdel Rahman. -- Jerusalem is a central component of any lasting peace / Rashid Khalidi. -- Building a wall is the only option / Shlomo Avineri. -- Israel will work for peace while fighting terrorism / Ariel Sharon. -- Palestinians require a peace among equals / Yasser Arafat. -- Peace hinges upon an Israeli admittance of guilt / Edward W. Said, interviewed by Ari Shavit.