The Conflict (PN)
Informative Articles & Videos
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Statement from Palestinian Leadership Upon the Outbreak of the Second Intifada
This post presents the statement from the Palestinian leadership from September 30, 2000, the day after Ariel Sharon’s controversial visit to the Temple Mount, wherein they call upon the Palestinian people
King Abdullah I of Jordan: As the Arabs See the Jews (1947)
This link provides the full text of an article written by King Abdullah I of Jordan in The American Magazine in November, 1947, six months before the declaration of the
Statement by the Arab League upon the Declaration of the State of Israel (May 15, 1948)
This post presents the text of the cablegram sent from the Secretary General of the Arab League to the Secretary General of the United Nations following the Declaration of the
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What else?
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PA Minister: Intifada Planned Since Camp David
This short clip (0:45) from December 5, 2000 presents Imad Falugi, the Palestinian Authority’s Minister of Communications, revealing that the Second Intifada was not started because of Ariel Sharon’s visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque
Arab Political Six Day War Cartoons
This post presents ten political cartoons published before and during the Six Day War. Contributing to fear in Israeli society and the confidence in Arab society, the images all depict
Palestinian Posters from the First Intifada
This post presents eight Palestinian posters from the First Intifada from the Palestinian Liberation Movement Collection in Yale University’s library. Among the images are those advocating violent resistance against Israel,
The Stone Throwers: A Syrian Computer Game from The First Intifada
This video (03:49) presents a computer game released in Syria about the First Intifada, in which the player is a Palestinian protester whose mission is to defend the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem
King Abdullah I of Jordan: As the Arabs See the Jews (1947)
This link provides the full text of an article written by King Abdullah I of Jordan in The American Magazine in November, 1947, six months before the declaration of the
Statement by the Arab League upon the Declaration of the State of Israel (May 15, 1948)
This post presents the text of the cablegram sent from the Secretary General of the Arab League to the Secretary General of the United Nations following the Declaration of the
Music
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DAM: Who’s The Terrorist?
In Arabic with English subtitles, this video presents a rap song from the beginning of the Second Intifada by the iconic Palestinian hip-hop group DAM. The song blames Israeli aggression,
Al-Aqsa Has Called: A Song From the Second Intifada
This video clip posted by Palestinian Media Watch presents part of the song “Al-Aqsa Has Called” by Egyptian singer Muhammad Fouad. Released in 2000, during the Second Intifada, the lyrics (translated onscreen
Brother, The Oppressors Have Gone Too Far: A Palestinian Incitement Song
Posted by Palestinian Media Watch, this video clip reveals how the official Palestinian Authority television channel began to rebroadcast a song calling for terror that was popular during the Second
Al Quds Tunadeena: Oh Jerusalem, Our Home
Released during the Second Intifada, this religious and nationalistic song by Ahmed Bukhatir, a Muslim singer, businessman and politician in the United Arab Emirates, describes the yearning of Muslims, Arabs
Identity Card: Mahmoud Darwish Poem & Song of the First Intifada
Originally written as a poem by iconic Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish in 1964, this song recalls the humiliation and frustration of Palestinians living under Israeli occupation, warning that it will eventually lead
I Call Upon You: A Palestinian Song From the First Intifada
Originally written as a poem in 1966 by the Palestinian poet, Tawfeeq Zayyad, this song became popular leading up the First Intifada. The lyrics, put to music and sung by Lebanese musician, Ahmad
Where Are The Millions? A Lebanese Song from the First Intifada
Written and performed by Lebanese resistance singer, Julia Burtrus, this song, which became popular during the First Intifada, encourages both the Arab masses and Palestinians to join the revolution, fight against
On This Earth: A Musical Rendition of a Mahmoud Darwish Poem
This video presents Palestinian singer, Amal Murkus, singing a musical rendition of “On This Earth,” a famous poem written by Mahmoud Darwish, regarded as the national poet of the Palestinian people. A
Borders & Promises: A Song of Palestinian Yearning
Written and performed by Haya Zaatry, a Palestinian Israeli singer-songwriter, architect, and social/political activist, this indie song expresses the endless hope and yearning for freedom in this land. An English
A Hamas Song Encouraging Rocket Attacks Against Israel
Produced by the Hamas-operated Al-Aqsa TV channel during the 2014 Israel-Gaza Conflict, this threatening music video celebrates and encourages rocket attacks against Israel. Sung in Arabic, an English translation of the lyrics
Hopeless Town: Palestinian & Israeli Artists Sing About the Conflict
Produced by Heartbeat, a creative social change organization that unites Israeli and Palestinian youth musicians, this music video features Palestinian Israeli artist, Rasha Nahas, and Jewish Israeli artist, Neomi Zahor, singing a painful