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Action
Israel
E-mail: actionisrael@hotmail.com
Website: www.actionisrael.org
"A grassroots organization created by individuals
concerned about the situation in Israel. The underlying goal is to help
others become active participants in the fight to keep Israel strong."
Subscribe to articles and read news, editorials,
and analyses on the Arab-Israeli conflict. Also an opportunity to correspond with
elected officials and the media. Includes information on the myths and facts about
the state of Israel and the work of Israeli artists and manufacturers for sale in the US,
with all proceeds sent back to Israel. A sponsor of the Ben Yehuda
Mall Program. -ESY
Website features all you need to know about the
tensions between Palestinians and Israelis with very informative sections,
like the "Myths and Facts" and "Did you know..." web pages. The
archives are also well updated and feature key components to
understanding the current situation in Israel. -LOL
American Task Force
815 Connecticut Ave, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 1-202-887-0177
Fax: 1-202-887-1920
E-mail: atfp@atfp.org
Website: www.americantaskforce.org
"Founded to develop and promote educational
activities and materials focused on Jerusalem, its heritage and its future.
Works to accomplish this through the production and dissemination of
educational materials and the organization of public forums and other
events."
You can view different press releases and
up-to-date news on the conflict in the Middle East. -SNS
Information about Jerusalem, publications, an
outreach program to Christian communities, other resources and briefings that concern the
state of Jerusalem and the conflict. -ESY and LEM
A great resource for information on conflicts, peace
resolutions, and recent information regarding Palestinian, Israeli, and
American efforts. -LOL
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The
Arab-Jewish Peace Alliance (Brit Shalom/Tahalof Essalam)
P.O. Box 82469
Mevasseret-Zion 90805,
Israel
Phone: 972-2-534-1729
E-mail: info@britshalom.org
Website: www.peacealliance.org
"A new Jewish-Palestinian group based in Israel. Its broad aims are equality of Israeli citizens and the promotion of
cooperation with the Palestinian residents of the territories."
Includes different sources of articles,
links, updated news, ongoing events and forums. Join its online group and
contribute your opinions and ideas. -ESY
Contains interesting articles, opinion pieces and
statistics about the ongoing battle. Links to a large number of sources on
the current conflict. -LOL
Bat Shalom
King George 14
PO Box 2426
Jerusalem 91023, Israel
Phone: 972-2-624-5699 or 972-2-624-5201
Fax: 972-2-624-5463
E-mail: info@batshalom.org
Website: www.batshalom.org
"A feminist peace organization of Israeli women. We work toward a just peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors that includes
recognition of a Palestinian state side-by-side with Israel, with Jerusalem as the capital
of both. Within Israel, Bat Shalom works toward a more just and democratic
society shaped equally by men and women."
Updated events, news, political campaigns and
projects. Also includes a Jerusalem link that consists of two independent women's
peace centers. -ESY
A unique approach to the Arab-Israeli conflict that
provides a voice for women of both nationalities, human rights activists
appalled by current conditions, and those in favor of peace. Although most
recent information is from 2003, the information it provides isn't something
that will pass with time. -LOL
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Bitterlemons.org
E-mail: bitterlemons@bitterlemons.org
Website: www.bitterlemons.org
"Presents Israeli and Palestinian viewpoints on
prominent issues of concern. Focuses on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and peace
process, but other related regional issues are also discussed. Its goal is to contribute
to mutual understanding through the open exchange of ideas. It aspires to
impact the way Palestinians, Israelis and others worldwide think about
regional issues."
You can subscribe to an e-weekly edition of the
website that includes documents as well as previous editions. A joint collaboration
by two men of Palestinian and Israeli descent, it provides different perspectives on
current issues. -ESY
Contains two opposing views, nicknamed the
"Palestinian-Israeli Crossfire", featured in weekly updates with all the
latest news, opinions, and propositions. -LOL
The
Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA)
Phone: 1-617-789-3672
Fax: 1-617-787-7853
E-mail: feedback@camera.org
Website: www.camera.org
"A non-denominational, educational organization
devoted to promoting accurate and balanced coverage of Israel and the Middle East. Members hold diverse political views, but are united in opposing media bias
and misinformation."
This website allows you to learn about, and even
help eliminate, media distortions of the real story in the Middle East. -SNS
Truly against media bias for both Israeli and
Palestinian reports made by US journalists. Allows people from all over the
world to learn the true facts and correct mistakes made by newspapers,
broadcast stations, radio hosts, and internet news websites. -LOL
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Denis J. Sullivan
Chairman, Department of Political Science
Northeastern University
303 Meserve Hall
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 1-617-373-4409
Fax: 1-617-373-5311
E-mail: d.sullivan@neu.edu
Website: www.dac.neu.edu/polisci/d.sullivan/peacequest.html
Highly recommended. Includes excellent background information on the conflict and outlines the roles of each
country involved. Also includes a detailed chronological time line on events dating
from 1947 to 1996. -ESY
Detailed descriptions of the past leading to the
present situation in the Middle East. Also offers documents, websites,
former treaties, and news websites for each "actor" country in the Middle
East, such as Egypt, Jordan, Israel and the US. -LOL
Direct Action for Justice in
Palestine (DAP)
E-mail:
ism_nyc@hotmail.com
Website: www.directactionpalestine.com
"New York-based group that works in
solidarity with Palestinian non-violent resistance to end the Israeli
occupation. We mobilize, train, support and fund activists to travel to
Israel/Palestine and bring their stories home."
Attend events and meetings, read how to
prepare for a trip to Palestine, organize help in New York, donate to DAP and find a
speaker for your event. Press releases, FAQs. -ESY
Offers several ways to get involved through partner
organizations in New York or through donating your time, a bit of your
money, or even space for an event for which you'd like a speaker from DAP to
participate. -LOL
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US Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR)
521 N. Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960
Phone: 1-845-358-4601
E-mail: for@forusa.org
Website: www.forusa.org
"Seeks to replace violence, war, racism and
economic injustice with non-violence, peace and justice. An interfaith organization
committed to active non-violence as a transforming way of life and as a means of radical
change. We educate, train, build coalitions and engage in nonviolent and
compassionate actions locally, nationally and globally."
The largest interfaith pacifist organization.
Read a linked statement released by FOR about the Arab-Israeli conflict. Read
first-hand accounts from attendees to the April delegation online. -ESY
In-depth look at the current situation in Israel and
Palestine, featuring several web pages of information and links to more
extensive reviews. -LOL
Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP)
1761 N. St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 1-202-835-3650
Fax: 1-202-835-3651
E-mail: info@fmep.org
Website: www.fmep.org
"A nonprofit organization dedicated to informing
Americans about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and assisting in a peaceful
solution that brings security for both peoples. Established in 1979, this nonprofit organization is dedicated
both to promoting a just
solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which brings peace and security
to both peoples, and to informing Americans about the conflict."
This website allows you to browse through
different reports on attempts to find solutions to the conflicts in the Middle East. -SNS
An interesting website that includes
chronological reports, dating from 1993 to the present, about Israeli settlements in occupied
territories. Also includes a section on the analysis of the conflict, a database of
the population figures in the occupied territories, as well as maps, charts, photos and
links. Easy to navigate and well organized. -ESY
Great feature that translates such reports into either
Hebrew or Arabic; ideal for any Middle Easterner searching for information
in their area. Also offers population statistics for virtually every
settlement throughout the Israeli-Palestinian region. -LOL
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The International Solidarity Movement
Phone: 972-2-277-4602
E-mail: info@palsolidarity.org
Website: www.palsolidarity.org
"Growing movement of Palestinian and
international activists working to raise awareness of Palestinian struggle for freedom and
an end to Israeli occupation. We use non-violent, direct-action methods of
resistance to confront and challenge the illegal Israeli occupation forces
and policies."
Read about previous campaigns with Palestinians
and join the 2002 campaign. Links to other human rights and peace organizations,
news/information, and news and pictures of previous campaigns. -ESY
Very inspiring reports with first person stories about
trips and experiences in the practically war-zone area of the Middle East.
-LOL
Israel-Palestine
Center for Research and Information (IPCRI)
PO Box 9321
Jerusalem 91092, Israel
Phone: 972-2-676-9460
Fax: 972-2-676-8011
E-mail: ipcri@ipcri.org
Website: www.ipcri.org
"Founded in Jerusalem in 1988, this is the only
joint Palestinian-Israeli public policy think-tank in the world. It is devoted to
developing practical solutions for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Deals
with pressing issues in the Israeli-Arab conflict - issues on which the
two sides find themselves at loggerheads and on which cooperation is
necessary."
Highly recommended. An excellent website
offering articles, papers, publications and events on the Arab-Israeli conflict. The
site has a simple design and is well organized. -ESY
I agree. Features huge amount of information and is
extremely up-to-date. Great resource for anyone researching current events
with detailed descriptions. -LOL
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Jews for Peace in Palestine
and Israel (JPPI)
PO Box 4177
Arlington, Virginia 22204
Phone: 1-202-423-7666
Email: info@jppi.org
Website: www.jppi.org
"A group of American Jews who believe that
a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in Palestine and Israel is
attainable through negotiations based on international law and the
implementation of relevant United Nations resolutions."
Read about current action in lobbying and resolutions. Also
includes JPPI in the news, publications, photos and links. JPPI is a part of the Jewish
Unity for a Just Peace (JUNITY) network. -ESY
Information flow ends at about the year 2003, but
includes several links to other organizations with similar visions. -LOL
Jewish
Virtual Library - The American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
2810 Blaine Dr.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: 1-301-565-3918
Fax: 1-301-587-9056
E-mail: mgbard@aol.com, Mitchell G. Bard, Executive
Director
Website: www.us-israel.org/jsource/myths/mftoc.html
"Nonprofit, non-partisan organization to
strengthen the USA-Israel relationship by emphasizing the fundamentals of the alliance and
the values our nations share. This means developing social and educational programs in the
USA based on innovative, successful Israeli models that address similar domestic problems
and bringing novel USA programs to Israel. Source for information about Jewish
history, Israel, USA-Israel relations, the Holocaust, anti-Semitism and Judaism. This is not just a historical archive;
it is also the place to find talking points on
breaking news. When an issue comes to the fore - whether political or
religious - and you need data fast, this is the first place you should look."
An excellent site that includes an in-depth guide
on the myths and facts of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Also includes an extensive list
of links on Israel. -ESY
A website featuring such detailed events and views
that it glues your eyes to the screen. Accomplishes its goal in capturing
attention and bringing focus to the Jewish point of view. -LOL
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A Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP)
1611 Telegraph Ave.
Suite 500
Oakley, CA 94612
Phone: 1-510-465-1777
Fax: 1-510-465-1616
E-mail: info@jewishvoiceforpeace.org
Website: www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org
"A San Francisco Bay area grassroots organization
dedicated to the human, civil and economic rights of Jews, Palestinians and
all peoples in the Middle East."
This website directly connects you to
Arab-Israeli activism through events, petitions, updated news and materials. -ESY
Critical views of a population of Jews who feel there
is more to be done in the Middle East to strive for peace in the Middle East
area. -LOL
Megiddo Peace Project
c/o Odile Hugonot Haber & Alan Haber
531 Third St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: 1-734-761-7967
Fax: 1-734-769-2971
E-mail: megiddo@umich.edu
Website: www.umich.edu/~megiddo
"We are inviting peace activists to join in creating
spiritual political artistic space for peace, highlighting consensus
agreements and focusing discussion on outstanding questions."
This website allows you to read about how this
organization promotes peace and how you can help. -SNS
Organization striving for peace throughout the world,
with particular focus on peace in the current Israeli-Palestinian
situation. -LOL
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Middle East
Forum
1500 Walnut St., Suite 1050
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 1-215-546-5406
Fax: 1-215-546-5409
E-mail: info@meforum.org
Website: www.meforum.org
"Works to define and promote American interests in
the Middle East. Founded in 1990, the forum became an independent
organization in 1994."
Although the sole purpose of the website is
to promote American interests abroad, this site provides research, writings, a campus
speakers bureau, audio segments, news wires and an online quarterly. Also includes a list
of experts knowledgeable in Middle Eastern and Islamic issues. -ESY
Featuring, as aforementioned, the online edition of the
"Middle East Quarterly" with many experienced journalists and writers well
acquainted with the details of Middle Eastern conflict, related upcoming
events, and a contact list for experts on the Middle East, this site is very
extensive and informative. -LOL
Mideast Web for
Middle East Peace Education and Dialogue - Gateway
E-mail: mew@mideastweb.org
Website: www.mideastweb.org
"Started by people active in Middle East dialogue
and peace education efforts. The goal is to weave a world-wide web of Arabs, Jews
and others who want to build a new Middle East based on coexistence and neighborly
relations. The members and staff include distinguished educators, engineers, Web
designers and other professionals experienced in dialogue and peace education projects and
in promoting dialogue and coexistence using the Internet. Mideast Web for
coexistence is a registered non-government organization in Israel."
This is a great website that allows Arabs and
Israelis to exchange dialogue about the ongoing conflict. The site includes links to
other Arab-Israeli groups as well as information on Arab-Israeli history, poetry and
culture. The content is informative and contains an incredible number of
links. -ESY
Features top news, culture, and history web pages all
describing and concerning Middle Eastern countries. -LOL
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Not In
My Name (NIMN)
PMB 206
2859 Central St.
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 1-312-409-4845
E-mail: info@nimn.org
Website: www.nimn.org
"Jewish peace group formed to work for a just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
The first step toward attaining peace must be for Israel to end its
occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem. A gathering of
Jews who believe that the Israeli government must change its policies toward
Palestinians and Palestine if there is ever going to be a just and lasting
peace for all the people of the region. Although focus is on the
American Jewish community, we have Jewish and non-Jewish members from around
the world."
An interesting perspective taken by this Chicago
Jewish community that wants change in Israel policy-making to bring about peace with the
Palestinians. Click on the links to read about Jewish perspectives, information on
U.S. aid, illegal settlements and the growing number of men and women refusing to serve as
soldiers in the occupied territories. Great resource for links and ongoing events
mainly in the Chicago area. -ESY
Provides vast amounts of information and features
interesting essays written by both Israeli and Palestinian activists. -LOL
Online Computer Library Center Inc.
6565 Frantz Rd.
Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 1-614-764-6000 or 1-800-848-5878
Fax: 1-614-764-6096
E-mail: oclc@oclc.org
Website: www.oclc.org
"Nonprofit membership organization serving 41,000
libraries in 82 countries and territories around the world. Mission is to
further access to the world's information and to reduce library costs by
offering services for libraries and their users. Will be the leading global
library cooperative, helping libraries serve people by providing economical
access to knowledge through innovation and collaboration."
Share library resources and reduce library
costs. An online shared cataloging system for libraries, reference databases and
online searching services, resource sharing tools and preservation services. Resources for librarians, vendors and the public. This linked section includes a list of other Arab-Israeli related
websites that discuss the conflict. -ESY and LEM - I agree -LOL
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The Palestinian Center for
Rapprochement between People (PCR)
64 Star Street, Beit Sahour
PO Box 24, Palestine
Phone: 972-2-277-2018
Fax: 972-2-277-2018
E-mail: info@rapprochment.org
Website: www.rapprochement.org
"Palestinian community service center with a
global vision. The following are PCR's areas of interest: community service,
peace and reconsolidation, action for peace and justice, advocacy and
serving the youth in Palestine."
News updates on other peace organizations and
their movements, media articles, specific focus on The Act for Peace and Justice Unit
(APJU) and the Peace to the City Network, and links to other peace sites. -ESY
Organization's Media
Center features objective news coverage addressing key issues
surrounding the Middle Eastern conflict. -LOL
The
Palestine Chronicle
PO Box 196
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
E-mail: editor@palestinechronicle.com
Website: www.palestinechronicle.com
"Independent Internet magazine dedicated to
addressing issues and offering perspectives rarely seen in mainstream
western media. Issues include the plight and welfare of Palestinian
refugees, as well as other displaced and oppressed peoples around the
world. Committed to democracy and freedom of expression. Encourages people
to get involved. Deeply opposes any religious or racial intolerance. We do
not speak on behalf of any political or religious party. Written and
constructed solely by volunteers from various places around the globe with a
common purpose, bringing to light the suffering of humankind everywhere, in
Palestine, the Middle East and beyond."
Offers an excellent resource for hundreds of
articles, interviews, commentaries, editorials, etc., with perspectives and coverage other
than that of the Western media on the current Middle East crisis. -ESY
Snapshots offer first-person views into lives of people
in the Middle East and the articles offer verbal recounts of daily
occurrences of people living on the frontline. -LOL
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Palestine-Israel
Journal
PO Box 19839
East Jerusalem, Israel
Phone: 972-2-628-2159 or 972-2-628-2115
Fax: 972-2-627-3388
E-mail: editors@pij.org
Website: www.pij.org
"An independent quarterly that aims to shed light
on, and analyze freely and critically, the complex issues dividing Israelis
and Palestinians. It will also devote space to relevant Middle East and
international affairs. The purpose is to promote rapprochement and better
understanding between the peoples. Strives to discuss all the issues without
prejudice and without taboos."
This is a great archive that contains journals
that address the Arab-Israeli conflict. The site also has a news database, a journal
archive and an article search function. However, these journals cannot be accessed
online and must be ordered. The site allows online access to one journal, The
Struggle For Land, from 1997 (Volume 4 No. 2). -ESY
Parts of the journals can now be accessed, and those
accessible are very well written, leaving a good impression for the overall
quality of the quarterly publishing. -LOL
The Search for Truth in the Middle East
Website: www.middleeastfacts.com
"Dedicated to spreading the truth about Israel and
the 'Palestinians' (who incidentally didn't call themselves that and didn't
have a national movement before 1967). It also will help to dispel the myth
that Israel is the 'root cause' of terrorism."
Devoted to the conflict, this comprehensive site
includes maps, resolutions, links, a "truth and lies" section, quotes,
statistics, activism and more. Includes a graphic pictorial and video section.
-ESY
Totally subjective and biased site. Dares to question
the United Nations as an organization and goes so far as to label the UN an
"enemy" of Israel. Also makes several anti-Islamic insinuations. Change the
word "truth" to "propaganda" to get a more "truthful" idea of this website.
I, personally, decided to file a complaint based on some of the content. -LOL
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Visions of Peace with Justice in
Israel/Palestine
PO Box 400479
Cambridge, MA 02140
Phone: 1-617-984-0532
E-mail: vanVOPJ@aol.org
Website: www.vopj.org
"An alliance of Jews working to promote a lasting
peace between Israelis and Palestinians based on mutual respect,
justice and equality. Members represent a diverse cross-section of the
Jewish community, united in a desire to see Israel at peace and growing as a
vibrant, secular democratic society. An alternative voice rooted in
traditional Jewish values and committed to a just resolution in
Israel/Palestine. Goal is to encourage a broad-based discussion about the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with special emphasis on its root causes and
its current impact on daily life in the region."
Believes in the commitment to the Jewish idea of
tzedek (justice) and also does not support Israeli policy. This group, originating in
Boston, offers "lectures, films, interactive workshops and resource materials to
stimulate dialogue." The site is organized and includes links to personal
narratives, "hot button issues," annotated links, bibliographies and
events. -ESY
The personal narratives are the best feature of this
site. "The Conflict Today" articles also are very interesting. -LOL
The Washington Institute for
Near East Policy
1828 L St. NW Suite 1050
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 1-202-452-0650
Fax: 1-202-223-5364
Email: info@washingtoninstitute.org
Website: www.washingtoninstitute.org
"A public educational foundation dedicated to
scholarly research and informed debate on USA interests in the Middle East."
This website shows how this institute helps
"promote peace, security and stability" in the Middle East through its
programs. -SNS
Very informative. Provides articles, book titles, event
summaries, question and answer reports, and news briefs. -LOL
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The
Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA)
American Educational Trust, Inc.
PO Box 53062
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 1-202-939-6050
Fax: 1-202-265-4574
E-mail: executive_editor@wrmea.com Richard H. Curtiss
Website: www.wrmea.com
"A 140-page magazine published 10 times per year
in Washington, DC that focuses on news and analysis from and about the Middle East and USA
policy in that region. Published by the American Educational Trust (AET), a
non-profit foundation incorporated in Washington, DC by retired USA foreign
service officers to provide the American public with balanced and accurate
information concerning USA relations with Middle Eastern states."
Subscribe to the magazine, read articles, news, and
special reports about Middle East affairs. Features on US aid to Israel,
Congressional contributions, letters to the editor, Zionism 101 and Camp David II FAQs. Contains a few articles about terrorism. -ESY
Informative and extensive website that publishes its
report nine times a year and offers many of the articles on the website.
-LOL
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