Mideast: Centuries of Conflict
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/mideast/
CNN's In-Depth Special makes a good starting point for background information and news. Go to "Maps: Occupied lands" for a helpful clickable map of the disputed regions.

Middle East 101
http://www.csmonitor.com/lib/backgrounders/mideast101.html
Click on "Sticking Points" for a succinct rundown of the issues from both sides, courtesy of the Christian Science Monitor.

Flashpoint: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
http://www.terrorismanswers.org/policy/israel.html
A primer on the Mideast conflict from the Council on Foreign Relations

Foundation for Middle East Peace
http://www.fmep.org
An independent nonprofit organization dedicated to informing Americans about the Israeli-
Palestinian conflict and assisting in a peaceful solution.

BitterLemons
http://www.bitterlemons.org
Presents Israeli and Palestinian viewpoints on prominent issues of concern.

The Electronic Intifada
http://electronicintifada.net/new.shtml
Official website of the Palestinian National Authority.

Guide to the Mideast Peace Process
http://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp?MFAH00ts0
From the official website of the Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Key Maps: Israel & the Palestinians
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/world/2001/israel_and_palestinians/key_maps/
A series of clear, concise maps of the disputed areas, from the BBC.

Last updated May 2004 courtesy of Millbrae Library (wn)