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Jews in Islam

Does the current conflict in the Middle East define the relationship between Jews and Muslims? What does the Qur'an actually say about Jews and Judaism? What was the Prophet Muhammad's experience with Jewish tribes? How are Muslims supposed to interact with the Jewish people as a whole, when in conflict or at peace?
Jews in the Qur'an
Is there anti-Semitism in the Qur'an? How are Jews described in Islam's holy book?
6 Tips on Interacting With People of the Jewish Faith
Advice for Muslims on appropriate Islamic interactions with Jewish people.
People of the Book and Zionism
Harun Yahya writes about how Muslims should view "People of the Book" and Zionism.
Prophet Muhammad's Treaty With The Jews (622 C.E.)
Outline and discussion of the main elements of a treaty between Muslims, non-Muslim Arabs and Jews of Medina during the time of the Prophet Muhammad.
Did Prophet Muhammad order 900 Jews killed?
Outline of historical evidence regarding the Jewish tribe of Banu Qurayza, reportedly slaughtered on orders of the Prophet Muhammad. Reprint of an article from the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland.
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