Palestine
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This collection includes a wide range of audio tapes and English publications about the Palestinian struggle for self determination, the colonization of Palestine and Zionism. Political journals and monographs from multiple viewpoints on topics such as Zionism, Israeli abuses of human rights and international law, the role of the US and Britain policy in shaping Palestine, as well as on the Middle East and the Arab world. Perspectives in this collection are drawn from international organizations in the West and the Middle East, Palestinian revolutionary organizations, academics, thinkers and students, and voices of everyday Palestinian resistance. The majority of the materials in this collection are paper documents; monographs, periodicals, articles and pamphlets; however it also includes a number of important and unique audio materials. The bulk of the collection focuses on Palestinian resistance between 1948 and the early 1990s.
News and information about Palestine: Institute for Middle East Understanding; If Americans Knew; B’TSELEM (Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories);
Analysis on Palestine: ElectronicIntifada; Mondoweiss; +972 Magazine
Subcollections
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Arab Perspectives on Palestine
Various publications concerning the Arab world produced by members of the Arab community both in the Middle East and within the diaspora. -
Anti-Zionism
Numerous publications challenging the Zionist ideology and the use of Zionism by the Israeli State to justify territorial claims. -
Human Rights in Palestine
Various publications about Israeli Human Rights abuses against Palestinians. -
International Perspectives on Palestine
The following collection is comprised of sub-collections focusing on perspectives and information about Palestine from three non-Palestinian organizations. -
Institute for Palestine Studies
The Institute for Palestine Studies (IPS) was established in Beirut in 1963 as an independent non-profit research institution, unaffiliated with any political organization or government. -
Palestinian Revolutionary Organizations
Literature from revolutionary groups in struggle to liberate Palestine.
Documents
Everything you always wanted to know about the Middle East Conflict...but were afraid to ask
Provides numerous statistics and facts regarding the persecution of Arabs by Israel and the role of Zionist propaganda in promoting the idea that Israel has sole claim to the land of Palestine.
Rage, Reason and Reaction - Letters to the Editor
Photocopy of letter to the editor written by Moshe Menuhin. Condemns Israeli atrocities in the Six Days War.
Zionism: A Political Critique
Provides a history critique of Zionism and the Israeli conquest and occupation of Palestine up to the 1967 War.
War and Peace in the Middle East: The Present Situation and Future Prospects
Publisher: University Christian Center ForumYear: 1967Format: TranscriptCollection: Arab Perspectives on Palestine
Delivered as part of a lecture series on War and Peace in the Middle East.
Fact Sheet from the Committee to Protest Sharon's War Crimes
Provides a list of facts regarding the career Ariel Sharon and his role in the 1982 massacres at Sabra and Shatila.
Protest Sharon's War Crimes!
Flyer for a demonstration/vigil to protest Israeli Minster of Industry Ariel Sharon and his role in civilian massacres at Sabra and Shatila.
"All Jews are Zionists"- the Unquestioned Assumption
Flyer for forum on Anti-Zionism at Women's Building in San Francisco.
The Imperialist Roots of Zionism
Format: ArticleCollection: Anti-Zionism
Discusses the role of Imperial Britain in promoting the Zionist colonization of Palestine. Also discusses a June 1967 strike by Arab workers in the West Bank.
Najda Newsletter - Women Concerned About the Middle East (Summer 1990)
Publisher: Najda: Women Concerned About the Middle EastYear: 1994Call Number: Volume Number: 34-4 SummerFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Human Rights in Palestine
Features articles detailing the environmental impacts of Israeli occupation, including the degradation of land, exploitation of water resources, and pollution from agricultural chemicals. Newsletter also includes short reports on homelessness in Jerusalem and Palestinian women political prisoners.
a. Marla Schrader, “Environmental Degredation and Conflict in Palestine”
i. Land degredation and desertification
ii. Water resources
iii. Agrochemical pollution
iv. Waste water pollution
v. Palestinian efforts
b. homelessness in Jerusalem
c. Book Reviews
i. Fragments of Memory: A Story of a Syrian Family (Hanna Mina)
ii. Daughter of Damascus (Siham Tergeman)
Jewish Critics of Zionism - A Testamentary Essay
Provides a history of Zionist ideology and the numerous Jewish critics who have spoken out against Israeli actions. Photocopy from a book.