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Radio & Podcasts
State of the World From NPR
A space for conversation and diverse viewpoints on Israel-Palestine and the Jewish diaspora.
A 15-minute update on what’s happening in Israel and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday.
Palestinians Podcast, created by Dr. Nadia Abuelezam, is a forum for Palestinians to share their own narratives.
Highlights people, issues, and events around Palestine
Books & eBooks Highlight
Websites and Educational Resources
"The Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU) is an independent non-profit organization that provides journalists with quick access to information about Palestine and the Palestinians, as well as expert sources, both in the United States and in the Middle East. Both through its website and its staff, the IMEU works with journalists to increase the public's understanding about the socio-economic, political, and cultural aspects of Palestine, Palestinians, and Palestinian Americans."
From the BBC. Gives a concise explanation of the history of the conflict leading to tensions today.
Resources for Educators
Via Kveller
Via PBS, find lesson plans
Via Zinn Education Project, includes links to independent news sources and lesson plans.
National & International Online News Sources
Listed below are online news sources covering current events in Gaza. Try Lateral Reading when confirming information from one source.
Mental Health Resources
Via the American Psychological Association
Via Unicef, provides 8 Tips
Via CBS News Philadelphia
Via Kveller
How Can You Help?
The Israeli equivalent of the Red Cross, providing emergency assistance and helping first responders throughout israel
AFSC works for a just, peaceful, and sustainable world free of violence, inequality, and oppression. We join with people and partners worldwide to meet urgent community needs, challenge injustice, and build peace.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian network.
This group has an emergency appeal to help with the distribution of essential drugs and health care supplies to hospitals in Gaza that are struggling with an influx of serious injuries from Israel's bombing campaign.
"[O]ur dedicated on-the-ground teams work to prevent loss of life and reduce suffering as much as possible for affected children, as well as their families and communities."