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.
Subcollections
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Americans for Middle East Understanding
Americans for Middle East Understanding was founded in 1967 to increase understanding in America of the history, goals and values of all the peoples in the Middle East. -
Anti-Zionist Criticism
Numerous publications challenging the Zionist state of Israel and the precepts of Zionism. -
Arab Information Center
Publications about the Arab World produced or distributed by the Arab Information Center, an agency of the League of Arab States. -
Arab Media
Various publications about the Middle East produced by Arab countries and media outlets. -
Human Rights in Palestine
Various publications about Israeli Human Rights abuses against Palestinians. -
Institute for Palestine Studies
Criticism of Zionism by Palestinian and Jewish scholars. -
Palestine Related Academic Papers
Various publications about the Middle East produced by Academic Departments and Student Organizations. -
Palestinian Revolutionary Organizations
Literature from revolutionary groups in struggle to liberate Palestine. -
Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
The PFLP seeks to mobilize and lead the movement for self-determination, and the establishment of a Palestinian state. -
Pro-Zionist Perspectives
Various Zionist publications justifying the colonization and occupation of Palestine. -
Revolutionary Movements and History
Analysis of Egyptian, Tunisian, Kurdish, Yemeni, Iranian, and Syrian political ideologies and histories. -
US and British Foreign Policy on Palestine
US, British, and [International]-Arab publications about Israel, Palestine, and the Middle East.
Documents
P.L.O. Leaders in NYC 1-20-76
(double sided) PLO Leaders address New York Audience on Palestinian Struggle and issues is the Middle East. This was the first time high level PLO officials met with Americans in the United States. A lively question and answer session occurs at the end.
Ruthie Gorton song on Palestine resistance,
“Tal al Zaatar”
Ruthie Gorton sings solo about the oppression of the Palestinian people at the hands of Zionists. Lyrics about refugee camps, resistance, heroism and bloodshed.
Lee O’Brien: Lebanon/West Bank
Interview with Lee O’Brien on her experiences in Lebanon and the West Bank. O’Brien has observed many changes during the past year and a half and she explains the current situation. Since the signing of the Israeli-Egyptian treaty, O’Brien describes war and suffering being forced onto Southern Lebanon
and the West Bank. After signing the treaty, O’Brein explains Israel’s
policies toward Southern Lebanon and its change since 1978. Previously, limited retaliatory raids and occasional massive invasions were used. After the treaty, preemptive strikes to crush Palestinian resistance and Lebanese citizenship have been facilitated by Major Hadad a renegade fascist Lebanese official. As the autonomy talks approached on May 26, Israel is using massive amounts of
force to weaken anti-Zionist resistance. Due to murders, bombings, indiscriminate shelling, and house raids, the Autonomy talks are also affecting the West Bank as well. Similar to Lebanon, the west bank is receiving an
intense amount of violence.
Speech by Leila Khaled
Speech by Leila Khaled
Mayor of Hebron Lecture on Palestine
The Mayor of Hebron, Palestine, speaks in the US to explain the situation in which his city was shut down by the Israeli army for 27 days. Under this lock down, families were confined to their homes, denied access to their day to day needs, telephones were disconnected, and anyone attempting to enter Hebron from Jerusalem were denied entry. The lock down was part of an occupation that saw people pushed off their land, as well as the rise of 92 settlements.
Yasser Arafat speaks in Havana
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.
Not in Our Name
Partial air check of program about Jewish women expressing support for Palestine and the Intifada. Includes interviews with Miranda Bergman, Marsha Friedman, Penny Rosenwasser, Naomi Seidman, Barbara Lubin and Bracha Serri.
Hosted by Susan Rivo.
For the Children of Palestine
Event held for the children of Palestine - poets and writers express support for Palestine. Topics include child abuse, corrupt political power, self censorship, children in wartime, the masculine ideal, hunger, lost freedoms, displacement, and military brutalization. Issues are addressed through spoken word, poetry, stories, and songs.
DFLP Women's Organization
Side A: Interview with member of a Marxist Palestinian organization in Lebanon about religion and the role of women in the struggle.
Side B: children singing in Arabic.
Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in NYC
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.