Stirring the Hornets Nest

Click here (Ynetnews) to learn about possible repercussions of this week's Muslim protests for Jerusalem...

Is the Holy City fated to be a magnet for such disputes? Justifiably so, or not?

Zionism Puts Down Roots

Click on the links below (YouTube) to continue viewing a short history about early Zionism in the land of Palestine...

Part 3 (Great War & End of Ottoman Empire)
Part 4 (The British Mandate)

Spring in Palestine?

Click here (NewYorkTimes) to read about recent and ongoing violence in the West Bank (also check out this photo-blog @NBC)...

How does this differ from the 'usual' history of violence in Israel/Palestine? Where do you imagine it might lead? Has the spirit of the Arab Spring arrived in the Levant? If so, what are its prospects?

Not Enough Shekels

Click here (Examiner) to learn about a newly issued United Nations report detailing the economic and social challenges facing the residents of the Palestinian Territories...

Do you think greater economic prosperity might lead to greater political stability with Israel? Why or why not?