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Middle East Students Conference Shaping the future in a pursuit of knowledge

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Opinion which is based on facts is easier to stand for
 

 
 
The Middle East

One of the most interesting, beautiful and colorful places on earth.
However, very complicated.

In the world of free media, there are many resources which can create a greater understanding about what is going on.

To quote one smart professor, "Unlike any other place in this world, when it comes to the Middle East the more you know – the less you understand."

That’s probably the reason why almost every opinion comes with an emotion.

We would like you to discover your emotions and then – share them with us.

 

The links are on the site's logos.


Enjoy...

 
 
 
 
Middle East in depth (BBC) -
one of the most updated and thorough resources on the web.
 
Pay attention to:
  • 'Obstacles to Peace' section in the middle of the page.
  • 'Country/Leader profiles' at the central-bottom of the page.

 

 
 
 
Israel at 60 (BBC) -
more historical version than the last .
 
 
The site depicts, with a list of articles, the feeling in the world regarding the moments of Jewish independence declaration, and the events that immediately followed.
 
 
 
The Middle East blog (Time/CNN)  – Not just news, but the finest commentary of the TIME Magazine's columnists.
 
 
Middle East Internet Resources (Columbia University Libraries)
Good links to articles about the Middle East, very well categorized.
  
 
CIA - The World Factbook – Do you prefer statistics? Pick a country for detailed information.
  
  
 
 
ProCon - Present the Israeli-Palestinian issue in a balanced, comprehensive, straightforward, and primarily pro-con format for free and without advertising on the internet.

 

Israeli Sites:

 

 

Ynet News- the English version of the most popular Israeli news site.

 

Arabic Sites:


 

Aljazeera Focus: 60 years of division- The Arabic finest news channel presenting its (English) version of articles, commentaries and pictures about the conflict.