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Israeli Druze

With the outbreak of civil war in Syria, more Druze turn to Israel for citizenship.

Palestine Seeks Membership with the United Nations

After years of stalled peace talks with Israel, Palestine takes matters to the United Nations.

Wye Accord Primer

Find definitions of terms, groups, movements, proposals and agreements in the conflict.

Israel's 60th Anniversary

May 14, 2008 marked the 60th anniversary of the creation of the modern State of Israel.

The 1967 War (The Six-Day War)

After an escalation of threats and provocations, Israel launches an air assault.

The 1973–74 War (The Yom Kippur War)

On Oct. 6, 1973, the Jewish holy day Yom Kippur, a two-pronged assault on Israel was launched.

Intifada

Read about the Palestinian uprising during the late 1980s and early 90s in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Reading List

Check out this list of books about the conflict.
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Biographies

Key Palestinian Figures

Key Israeli Figures

Key World Figures

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