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Middle East Q&A Middle East Q&A
Date: 2/2/1991Call Number: KP 385AFormat: Cass ACollection: General materials
Q&A on the Gulf War and situation in the Middle East.
Black September Outs Black September Outs
Call Number: CE 338Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Various people present during Black September in Jordan 1970. John Bonar describes what he saw during Black September in Jabal Hussein, the oldest refugee camp (1948 refugees) in Jordan. Analysis by on the need for the Palestinian Resistance Movement to operate outside of Jordan. The position of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine on their strategy and the different fronts of struggle against their enemy, Israel. Criticism of the role of journalists who were not present in the main areas of fighting, for creating accounts from their hotels. The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine on the events leading up to Black September. The Palestinian Resistance Movement’s analysis of Jordan before Black September and goal of creating unity among various Palestinian organizations for recognition and integration into the political life of Jordan. Challenging that Bedouins intentionally injured guerillas (fedayeen) in the hospitals. Bonar expressed resentment at the US government for providing weapons to the Jordanian government. Jordanian government prevented the Red Cross and Palestinian Red Crescent Society to get humanitarian aid to the wounded and dead; brief description of the reasons for the creation of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society. Jordanian position on the Palestinian Resistance movement in Jordan, that it needs leave.
Interview with Phyllis Kotite Interview with Phyllis Kotite
Call Number: CE 346Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Phyllis Kotite discusses UN Resolution 242 calling for Israel to end its illegal occupation of Palestinian and Arab lands since 1967. Israeli non-compliance is criticized and Arab (particularly Egyptian President Nasser) support for the Resolution. She criticizes the role of the US media for its uncritical support of Israel and the US position. How US policy in the Arab world, and its relationship with Israel, creates animosity towards the US and closer ties to the USSR. The relationship of the USSR to Arab states and its position towards Palestinian guerrillas.
King Hussein at the United Nations King Hussein at the United Nations
Call Number: CE 429Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Speech denouncing Israeli occupation following the Six-Day war. Also section on UNRWA.
Roman Catholic Bishop of East Jordan Roman Catholic Bishop of East Jordan
Call Number: CE 466Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Roman Catholic Bishop of East JordanCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interview with Roman Catholic Bishop of East Jordan on expulsions and other repression in 1967 war and occupation.
Palestine Refugees in Jordan and Lebanon Palestine Refugees in Jordan and Lebanon
Call Number: CE 439Format: Cass A & BProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interviews on the conditions for refugees in Jordan and Lebanon following the 6-day war.
Jordan Government View Jordan Government View
Date: 3/1/1971Call Number: CE 481AFormat: Cass AProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interview with Director-General of Information of Jordan; a short report on Black September, and other short narrations.
News Reports from June 9 or 10th 1967 News Reports from June 9 or 10th 1967
Call Number: CE 617Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
The reel begins in the Middle East with reports about the Israeli strike against the USS Liberty focusing on the attack, US casualties, the Israeli and US position on the attack. Reports from the Six Days War continue including Egypt’s military losses, Jordan’s casualties, and reports that Israel used napalm on field hospitals in Jordan. Reports from the city of Bethlehem which has been captured by the Israeli army. Reports shift to the United States where Texas Rangers violently suppress a UFW strike in Texas. Reports move back to the Middle East where Egypt’s President Gamal Abdel Nasser resigns but retains his position amongst popular support. Report on prostitution in San Francisco and other local stories. Brief report from Vietnam, more from the Middle Easts.
News Reports (Urban Rebellions and The 1967 Middle East Crisis) News Reports (Urban Rebellions and The 1967 Middle East Crisis)
Date: 6/12/1967Call Number: CE 618Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
The first two news reports on this reel discuss urban rebellions in Black communities in Tampa, Florida (1/4 million dollars in damage) and Cincinnati, Ohio. The reports then move to the Middle East Crisis, news from Algeria, Cairo and Jerusalem including information on Arab military losses and casualties. It is reported that the UN is unable to accurately monitor the conflict because of Israeli restrictions. Reports from the armistice line in Syria, UN moves for an emergency session, Nasser resigns and then returns to presidency, site of the Wailing Wall recaptured by Israel. More news reports from Israel, interview with General Rabin, commentary on the “misery of Egypt.” Reel and represented news reports are pro-Israel.