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Palestine

This collection covers a wide range of audio tapes and English publications about the Palestinian struggle for self determination. Political journals and monographs from multiple viewpoints on issues such as Zionism and anti-Zionism, Israeli abuses of human rights and international law, the role of the US and Britain, as well as on the Middle East and the Arab world.

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Documents

Ruthie Gorton song on Palestine resistance, “Tal al Zaatar” Ruthie Gorton song on Palestine resistance, “Tal al Zaatar”
Call Number: KP 066Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Palestine
Ruthie Gorton sings solo about the oppression of the Palestinian people at the hands of Zionists. Lyrics about refugee camps, resistance, heroism and bloodshed.
Yasser Arafat speaks in Havana Yasser Arafat speaks in Havana
Date: 7/1/1978Call Number: KP 200Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Greg GoldinCollection: Palestine
At a Cuban press conference, head of the PLO, Yasser Arafat thanks friendly Socialist and Islamic countries for their support of the Palestinian Liberation struggle. He condemns the United States, Israel, and Egypt's President Sadat for their abuse of the rights of the Palestinian people. Arafat responds to press questions about his formula for peace.
Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in NYC Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in NYC
Date: 1/20/1976Call Number: KP 294Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Palestine
Question period of a 1976 talk by PLO representatives in New York City to a large audience. These are representatives to United Nations Security Council (PLO granted observer status and to attend Security Council). Wide-ranging discussion, articulate spokespeople for positions of the PLO at this time. Includes discussion of Palestinian political prisoners, relations with China and Soviet Union.
Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) event Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) event
Date: 1/20/1976Call Number: KP 303Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Palestine
Opening of an event held in NYC by Palestine Solidarity Committee, including representatives of the PLO who had just been granted observer status at the United Nations Security Council. Opening speech with extensive historical background by a woman named Lou Shafer. Four PLO representatives speak.