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
Socialists and the Fight Against Anti-Semitism - An Answer to the B'nai B'rith Anti-Defamation League
Contains two articles by Peter Seidman about the Anti-Defamation League's attacks on the Socialist Workers Party and their anti-Zionist stance; "Does Anti-Zionism Equal Anti-Semitism? - An Answer to the Anti-Defamation League," and "The Real Story of the Fight to Save European Refugees from Hitler's Terror." Also includes an "Open Letter to the ADL" written by Linda Jenness and Andrew Pulley.
Jerusalem - Palestinian Weekly (4/17/88)
Publisher: Al FajrDate: 4/17/1988Volume Number: Vol. XI - 413Format: PeriodicalCollection: Arab Perspectives on Palestine
Periodical publishing updates on Palestinian Liberation Movements and other related news. Focus on the assassination of Abu Jihad; Palestinian hospitals during emergencies; interview with Noam Chomsky; more.
a. Abu Jihad Assassinated; PLO Blames Israeli Mossad; b. Situation Critical in Areas; c. Beit Ummar Protests Rampage; d. Peace is Possible; e. False Prophecy in a Promised Land; f. Interview with Noam Chomsky; g. Poverty in Israel; h. Origins of the Palestinian Flag; i. Arafat to Al-Ittihad: “We have Friends in Moscow”
Jerusalem - Palestinian Weekly (4/24/88)
Publisher: Al FajrDate: 4/24/1988Volume Number: Vol. XI - 414Format: PeriodicalCollection: Arab Perspectives on Palestine
Periodical publishing updates on Palestinian Liberation Movements and other related news. Cover story: West Bank, Gaza Strip Closed Off and After a 36-Day-Long Curfew Situation Critical at Jalazoun. Also, Palestinians Mourn Abu Jihad; Attacks on the Press; Interview with Elias Sanbar; poetry. Main focus on the assassination of Abu Jihad.
a. West Bank, Gaza Strip Closed Off; b. After A 36-Day- Long Curfew, Situation Critical at Jalazoun; c. Palestinians Mourn Abu Jihad; d. Killing Sparks Wide Condemnations; e. Abu Jihad Buried in Damascus; f. The Life of a Fatah Founder; g. Britain Rebukes Israel; h. … And so Does Canada; i. Arab and Diaspora News; i. Israel Denounced at Oregon State; ii. Tokyo Meeting Marks Land Day; j. Interview with Elias Sanbar: IPS Promotes Better Understanding of Conflict; k. War Crimes Ad Nauseam, Review of The Palestinian Catastrophe: The 1948
Expulsion of a People from their Homeland, Michael Palumbo; l. Poems: The Sad Melody, Mahira Jaber; The Land, Mahira Jaber; An Israeli
Soldier Speaks, Edith Segal; Whoever Would Pay Me, Ian Fogerty, Ballad for a Palestinian, Ian Fogerty; m. Weekly Review
Palestine Guerrillas - Their Credibility and Effectiveness
Publisher: Georgetown Univ. Center for Strategic and International StudiesYear: 1970Format: MonographCollection: Palestinian Revolutionary Organizations
Research and analysis of the Palestinian Guerrilla movement, its structure, effectiveness, and future.
I. Are the Palestine Guerrillas Credible?
II. How Strong is the Guerrilla Movement?
III. Why the Multiplicity of the Guerrilla Organizations?
IV. The Next Phase
V. Problems and Prospects of the Next Phase
Aims of Palestinian Resistance Movement with Regard to the Jews - Quotations from Resistance Leaders and Documents
Publisher: Fifth of June SocietyDate: 4/1970Format: MonographCollection: Palestinian Revolutionary Organizations
Select quotations from Palestinian resistance leaders and organizations including Al Fateh, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Popular Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Sa'iqa, and The Palestine Liberation Organization.
Basic Political Documents of the Armed Palestinian Resistance Movement
Publisher: Palestine Liberation Organization Research CenterYear: 1969Volume Number: Palestine Books - No. 27Format: MonographCollection: Palestinian Revolutionary Organizations
Description of "the organizational development of Palestinian resistance together with an examination of the political ideologies of the various groups and their relations with the Arab governments." Particular focus on documents of Al-Fateh, the Palestine Liberation Organization, the Popular Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
Political and Armed Struggle
Publisher: The Palestine National Liberation Movement: FatehFormat: MonographCollection: Palestinian Revolutionary Organizations
Detailed information about Fateh's position on political struggle and armed struggle as compliments in the battle for national liberation.
Al-Fatah: Press Release No. 1
Publisher: The Palestine National Liberation Movement, FatehDate: 1/1968Format: Press ReleaseCollection: Palestinian Revolutionary Organizations
Issued by Al-Fatah "in order to clarify its stand vis-a-vis the Israeli occupation forces and enlighten world public opinion as to the present dimensions of its struggle for its liberation of Palestine."
Revolution Until Victory
Publisher: The Palestine National Liberation Movement, FatehFormat: MonographCollection: Palestinian Revolutionary Organizations
History of Israeli Palestinian Conflict and achievements and goals for Palestinian Revolution.
The Freedom Fighters
Publisher: The Palestine National Liberation Movement, FatehFormat: MonographCollection: Palestinian Revolutionary Organizations
Documents structure of Al-Fatah organization and profiles several of its martyred members.