Middle East Peace Process

Through its support of collaborative scientific research projects, the IALC has often acted as a "bridge to understanding," bringing together scientists from diverse countries in the Middle East to work on regional ecological and development issues. The links below have been selected as a further "bridge to understanding," by providing information on the Middle East Peace Process.

Government-sponsored sites

U.S. State Department, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs: The Middle East Peace Process

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: the Mideast Peace Process

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Israel Update

Includes a section on late-breaking news concerning the Peace Process.

Egypt State Information Service

From the Egyptian Ministry of Information, general information and background on the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Jordan National Information System

This official government site includes information on several topics including (but not restricted to) agriculture, geography (including GIS maps), environment, natural resources, and scientific research.

The Palestinian National Authority

Information on the Palestinian Territories of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

Non-government sites

Builders for Peace

"Builders for Peace is a small, non-governmental organization created to support the Middle East peace process by economic means: the promotion of private sector development in the Palestinian economy of the West Bank and Gaza."

Center for Middle East Peace and Economic Cooperation

Since its founding in 1989, "the Center for Middle East Peace and Economic Cooperation has sponsored numerous activities aimed at bringing policy makers and influential leaders in the private sector together to foster the atmosphere necessary for the promotion and protection of Middle East peace."

 

Foundation for Middle East Peace

Established in 1979, the FMEP is "a nonprofit organization dedicated to informing Americans about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and assisting in a peaceful solution that brings security for both peoples."

Givat Haviva Institute for Advanced Studies

"Givat Haviva Institute is one of the oldest and largest institutions in Israel working to advance Jewish - Arab rapprochement, cultural and religious pluralism, democratic values and peace in the Middle East."

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

A non-profit service from JordanNet, this site currently focuses on politics and human rights; includes the full text of the October 26th 1994 peace treaty between Jordan and Israel.

The Israel-Palestine Center for Research and Information

"IPCRI, founded in Jerusalem in 1989, is the only joint Palestinian-Israeli public policy think-tank in the world. It is devoted to developing practical solutions for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict."

 

International Center For Peace in the Middle East

"The International Center for Peace exists to promote peace, coexistence, democracy and social justice in the Middle East. On this site, you can stay in touch with the Center's activities, read articles from the latest issue of Peace News, and reach links related to peace making in the Middle East."

Jews and Palestinians Cooperate for Peace

The Middle East Schools Project

These two pages are from the Jewish-Palestinian Living Room Dialogue Group, who are U.S. citizens working to promote peace between Israel and Palestine. The first describes the group's formation and activities; the second describes a project the group has initiated.

Seeds of Peace

There are nearly 4,000 young Seeds of Peace leaders making a positive difference in some of the most difficult conflict regions of the world. This organization helps give them experience and skills to support them in their development as peacemakers.