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posted by fingerbang on Aug 21, 2009 - 3 answers

What book should I read to get an understanding of the the current Israeli/Palestinian conflict and the history of the Israeli state? [more inside]
posted by phrontist on Jun 29, 2009 - 16 answers

Has anyone had any experience with international adoption in the UK? We are specifically looking to adopt from a muslim country like Palestine. We've found a lot of general adoption links like adoptionguide.com and adopting.org, but would welcome any other information or pointers.
posted by Mossy on Mar 15, 2009 - 14 answers

Is Gaza considered a separate nation-state from the Palestinian Authority by the Israeli government? [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Jan 15, 2009 - 5 answers

My friend is going to the West Bank next week. He's Jewish. I'm worried, but nothing I do is going to stop him. My roommate told me about a tradition in the Jewish community where travelers are given money to give to charity at the end of their journey, with the idea that the intention to do good will protect them on their way. Tomorrow, I'm going to send my friend some money and tell him to give it to charity—when he gets back to the States. What other things can I send with the money, to let him know that I really care about him before he goes to this really dangerous place, or that might help him while he's there? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Jan 13, 2009 - 13 answers

Where can I find Edward Said's last position vis-a-vis a one-state/two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict? [more inside]
posted by anonymous78 on Nov 24, 2008 - 4 answers

Why was Canaan/Palestine/Israel such desired territory in ancient times? I'm talking before Jerusalem became an important holy site. Is it just because the area was situated between other important civilizations and was therefore a trading hub? It doesnt seem like it was exactly rich in natural resources. Also, why did Jerusalem end up being the capitol of the Kingdom of Israel instead of someplace like Jaffa which seems to be a more convenient location for trade?
posted by minicloud on Sep 25, 2008 - 8 answers

Other ways to help Palestine? [Life-risking girlfriend inside] [more inside]
posted by lain on Mar 10, 2008 - 16 answers

Have any well-known Middle East scholars come out in favor of uniting Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank into one multi-ethnic, secular state, with the goal of making all residents equal citizens?
posted by Afroblanco on Dec 11, 2007 - 15 answers

I/P in tha house! Hey, everyone. I have a student wanting to undertake an independent study on contemporary Israel/Palestine relations. I'd like to expose him to both sides, so does anyone have any suggestions for some online resources--ideally, reputable ones--for this student to begin his study? Thanks in advance!
posted by John of Michigan on Feb 6, 2007 - 9 answers

I would like a definitive view of the Israel/Palestine conflict that doesn't take sides (even most of the factual histories I've read omit some facts to give a certain slant to one side or the other). This could come in the form of a book, website, documentay, torrent, .pdf, podcast, or miscellaneous other media forms I haven't thought of. [more inside]
posted by elr on Dec 28, 2006 - 22 answers

Which charities are currently doing humanitarian aid work in the Lebanon and Gaza, and which charities are most likely to be involved in the inevitable re-building program?
posted by handee on Jul 27, 2006 - 15 answers

Are these statistics disputed? [more inside]
posted by verisimilitude on Jul 17, 2006 - 3 answers

Why is Israel and Palestine so important on the world stage? [more inside]
posted by anonpeon on Jul 13, 2006 - 56 answers

How do I address an envelope for something going in the mail to Ramala, Palestine? Asking this for a friend...
posted by fabesfaves on Apr 18, 2005 - 7 answers

I am looking for literature on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict... [more inside]
posted by tcp on Apr 17, 2005 - 15 answers

I used to be a freelance reporter and won an award for this work, but haven't written much in about 2 years. Very recently, a casual conversation spun into the opportunity to interview a big name in recent Middle Eastern affairs. I would like to get the interview a home before the Palestinian elections in a progressive online or print venue. Given this context, which venues are most amenable to cold contact, and by what methods of contact? [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God on Jan 4, 2005 - 10 answers