Background Information
The Arab-Israeli conflict refers to the historical tension between certain Middle Eastern nations, particularly surrounding the Holy Land claimed by Jewish, Islamic, and Christian peoples. Use the following sources to learn more about the historical and political aspects of this complex topic.
- Gale eBooks This link opens in a new windowIncludes entries on the Arab-Israeli conflict that addresses the issues surrounding the topic from a variety of international perspectives.
- Middle East ConflictA four-volume series containing an overview of historical events, biographies of notable figures, and primary sources related to conflict in the Middle East.
- An Historical Encyclopedia of the Arab-Israeli ConflictAn examination of the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict beginning with the Palestine partition plan of 1947 and extending through the Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty (1996).
- CQ ResearcherProvides topic overviews, background information, current issues, and bibliographies for further research.