The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Read a history of the conflict as well as a glossary of terms, biographies, timeline, maps and more

Early History of the Conflict

Read an overview of the conflict from 1948 through 2000

Timeline 1948-2000

A timeline of the conflict from the establishment of the State of Israel to Ehud Barak's election

Recent History of the Conflict

Read an overview of the conflict since 2000

Timeline 2000-present

A timeline of the conflict from the second intifada to current events

Glossary

Definitions of terms, agreements, and key locations in the conflict

Biographies

Read bios on people involved in the conflict

Features

Read about the Wye Accord, Israel's 60th Anniversary, and more

Countries

Profiles of Middle Eastern countries involved in the conflict

Biographies

Key Palestinian Figures

Key Israeli Figures

Key World Figures

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