Palestine
The Palestinian occupied territories are home to Muslim and Christian populations under Israeli rule.
Suicide Bombers in Islam
While Muslim leaders universally condemn terrorism, few are willing to speak out against the attacks that Palestinians perpetrate within Israel and the occupied territories. What is the position of suicide bombers in Islam?
While Muslim leaders universally condemn terrorism, few are willing to speak out against the attacks that Palestinians perpetrate within Israel and the occupied territories. What is the position of suicide bombers in Islam?
Palestinian Support Scarves
The traditional Palestinian headdress has become a symbol of support for the Palestinian people against the Israeli occupation. Purchase your own traditional scarf as a show of solidarity.
The traditional Palestinian headdress has become a symbol of support for the Palestinian people against the Israeli occupation. Purchase your own traditional scarf as a show of solidarity.
Church of the Nativity Standoff
Your Guide reports on the 2002 incident in Bethlehem, when "armed Palestinian militants" occupied the sacred Church of the Nativity.
Your Guide reports on the 2002 incident in Bethlehem, when "armed Palestinian militants" occupied the sacred Church of the Nativity.
Burger King Boycott
Information about a 1999 boycott of Burger King, prompted by the opening of a restaurant in the Israeli settlement of Ma'ale Adumim (West Bank).
Information about a 1999 boycott of Burger King, prompted by the opening of a restaurant in the Israeli settlement of Ma'ale Adumim (West Bank).
Al-Ayyam Newspaper
One of three Arabic daily newspapers in the Palestinian occupied territories. Updated daily; in Arabic.
One of three Arabic daily newspapers in the Palestinian occupied territories. Updated daily; in Arabic.
Al-Quds Arabic Daily Newspaper
Daily news from the region, in Arabic.
Daily news from the region, in Arabic.
Apartheid in the Holy Land
Bishop Desmond Tutu writes about the similarities between the Palestinian people and the struggles for freedom in South Africa.
Bishop Desmond Tutu writes about the similarities between the Palestinian people and the struggles for freedom in South Africa.
Christian Palestinians
Links about Christians in the Holy Land, from Al-Bushra, a website created by Rev. Labib Kobti from the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem (The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jerusalem), who now serves the Arab American Roman Catholic Community in California, USA.
Links about Christians in the Holy Land, from Al-Bushra, a website created by Rev. Labib Kobti from the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem (The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jerusalem), who now serves the Arab American Roman Catholic Community in California, USA.
Dying2Live
Media campaign to attract the attention of the international community to the on-going human tragedy in the Palestinian territories. Over fifty advertising and media agencies are participating.
Media campaign to attract the attention of the international community to the on-going human tragedy in the Palestinian territories. Over fifty advertising and media agencies are participating.
Electronic Intifada
The word "intifada" means "shaking off," as in shaking off Israeli occupation. This online organization is dedicated to researching and presenting the Palestinian perspective to the media. Includes reference material, media contacts, coverage trends, and action items.
The word "intifada" means "shaking off," as in shaking off Israeli occupation. This online organization is dedicated to researching and presenting the Palestinian perspective to the media. Includes reference material, media contacts, coverage trends, and action items.
Embroidery & Clothing
Palestinian women are known for their beautiful hand-embroidered dresses and other items. See this beautiful gallery of handcrafted work, and read more about the cultural traditions of the Palestinian people.
Palestinian women are known for their beautiful hand-embroidered dresses and other items. See this beautiful gallery of handcrafted work, and read more about the cultural traditions of the Palestinian people.
History of Palestine
Ancient and modern history of Palestine, from Palestine-Net.
Ancient and modern history of Palestine, from Palestine-Net.
Maps of the Palestinian Occupation
Maps of the Palestinian areas, including those showing Israeli settlements, roadblocks, military checkpoints, and the new "separation wall."
Maps of the Palestinian areas, including those showing Israeli settlements, roadblocks, military checkpoints, and the new "separation wall."
Palestine National Authority
Official government website of the Palestine National Authority.
Official government website of the Palestine National Authority.
Palestine Red Crescent Society
Local affiliate of the International Red Cross gives reports on the humanitarian crisis in the occupied territories.
Local affiliate of the International Red Cross gives reports on the humanitarian crisis in the occupied territories.
Palestine Remembered
Site dedicated to the Palestinian villages that were destroyed, wiped off the map in 1948. Click on a district name to find the list of towns and demographic information.
Site dedicated to the Palestinian villages that were destroyed, wiped off the map in 1948. Click on a district name to find the list of towns and demographic information.
Shaml
Website of the Palestinian Refugee and Diaspora Centre.
Website of the Palestinian Refugee and Diaspora Centre.
UN Resolutions on Palestine
From the United Nations website, official text of UN resolutions related to the question of Palestine, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the current Middle East peace process.
From the United Nations website, official text of UN resolutions related to the question of Palestine, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the current Middle East peace process.
UNRWA
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) provides education, health, and relief and social services to 3.9 million Palestinian refugees.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) provides education, health, and relief and social services to 3.9 million Palestinian refugees.