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Palestine (Palestinian National Authority)

International Press Center
Ministry of Finance (in Arabic only)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (in Arabic, English site under construction)
Ministry of Information (limited English content, more complete site in Arabic)
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Palestine Media Center
Palestine Monetary Authority
Palestinian Cabinet: National Unity Government (in Arabic, English site under construction)
Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS)
- Census (in Arabic only)
- Statistical Abstract of Palestine
Palestinian Economic Council for Development & Reconstruction
Palestinian Legislative Council
Palestinian National Information Centre
- Constitution of the Palestinian Liberation Organization
PLO Negotiations Affairs Department

BBC News Profile - Israel and Palestinian Territories
A guide to history, politics and economic background of countries from BBC News.
Human Development Report on the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Provides quick statistics on human development, economy, labor force, and population from the United Nations Development Programme. Country factsheet is also available.
ITC - Palestine, Occupied Territory
Country-specific trade and market profiles, map, and trade statistics from the International Trade Centre (ITC).
Medea - Palestinian Territories
Country profile from the European Institute for Research on Mediterranean and Euro-Arab Cooperation (Medea) with the support of the European Commission.
- Palestine Information Files: documents, treaties/agreements, imports/exports, elections, international relations, and UN Resolutions.
OHCHR - Occupied Palestinian Territories
Country background, treaties, reporting status, calendar of events and publications related to human rights from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR).
UNESCO Communication & Information - Palestinian Authority
Country profile, news and links to related projects and websites.
UNESCO Institute for Statistics - Palestinian Autonomous Territories
A selection of national statistics on education, literacy, science and technology, culture, and communication.
UNESCO Office Ramallah
National Office to the Palestinian Authority in the Middle East Cluster.
UNFPA Country Profile - Palestine
"The United Nations Population Fund ( UNFPA) supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect."
- UNFPA - Occupied Palestinian Territory
  Country program for Palestine.
United Kingdom's Foreign and Commonwealth Office - Occupied Palestinian Territories
Country profile covering history, politics, economy, human rights, relations with the UK, and travel.
United Nations Statistics Division: National Accounts - Occupied Palestinian Territory
"Statistics database contains a complete and consistent set of time series from 1970 onwards of main national accounts aggregates for all UN Members States and all other countries and areas in the world."
U.S. Commercial Service - West Bank and Gaza Strip
Country profile about doing business in the Palestinian Territory by the Commercial Service, the global business solutions unit of the Department of Commerce.
U.S. Department of Energy - Eastern Mediterranean
Regional analysis report from the Energy Information Administration for Eastern Mediterranean countries (Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, the Palestinian Authority, and Syria).

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Declassified Documents
Declassified information available from the FOIA Electronic Reading Room. Enter "Palestine " as the search term.
- National Intelligence Council (NIC) Declassified Documents
  Database of intelligence reports, National Intelligence Estimates, and other publications produced by the National Intelligence Council or its predecessor organizations, the Office of National Estimates and the Office of Reports and Estimates since 1946.
Crisis Group International Databases and Resources
Crisis Group provides analysis of violent conflicts and peace implementation.
- CrisisWatch Database
  Monthly bulletin of significant situations of conflict or potential conflict around the world. (Under Israel/Occupied Territories)
- Conflict Histories Database
  Detailed histories of the conflicts covered by Crisis Group analysts. (Under Israel/Occupied Territories)
- Map Database
  Maps of countries. (Under Israel/Occupied Territories)
CRS Reports - LexisNexis Congressional CU
The Congressional Research Service (CRS), the research arm of Congress, prepares reports (usually under 20 pages long) on topics of interest to members of Congress. Enter "Palestine" as the search term.
Declassified Documents Reference System CU
Search this database to find declassified documents related to Palestine.
Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)
Department of Defense Scientific and Technical Reports Collection provides access to citations to unclassified unlimited documents that have been entered into DTIC's Technical Reports (TR) Database, as well as the electronic full-text of many of these documents.
Digital National Security Archive CU
Database of primary declassified documents regarding critical U.S. policy decisions. Enter "Palestine" as the search term.
Facts on International Relations and Security Trends (FIRST)
An integrated database containing information on armed conflicts and peace keeping, arms production and trade, military expenditure, armed forces and weapons. Term used in "Palestinian Territory."
Global Legal Information Network (GLIN)
"Public database of official texts of laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and other complementary legal sources contributed by governmental agencies and international organizations."
Human Rights Watch - Israel and the Occupied Territories
News and reports related to human rights.
International Area Studies Africa/Middle East CU
Collection of databases from the University of Colorado covering Africa and the Middle East.
International Area Studies General CU
Collection of general databases from the University of Colorado covering international issues.
International Area Studies Statistics CU
Collection of international statistics databases from the University of Colorado.
SESRTCIC Statistics Database
Searchable statistical database for member countries from the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRTCIC), a subsidiary organ of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC). Term used is "Palestine."
UNdata
UNdata provides a single entry point allowing users to search and download numerous statistical resources of the United Nations System.
Worldwide Incidents Tracking System (WITS)
WITS is the National Counterterrorism Center's database of terrorist incidents. The WITS database coverage is from 1/1/2004 to present and is updated quarterly. Terms used are "Gaza Strip" and "West Bank."

Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD)
Projects, operations, resources, and technical assistance from the AFESD. Members of the AFESD are the 21 Arab countries that are members of the League of Arab states (including Palestine).
Diplomacy Monitor (St. Thomas University School of Law)
Indexes current government news releases and other documents on diplomatic issues. Browse for documents by topic or documents issued by or affecting a particular nation.
EU's Relations with West Bank and Gaza Strip
Overview, country strategy, agreements, and documents on the European Union's relations with the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
European Commission Technical Assistance Office to the West Bank and Gaza Strip
The Delegations of the External Service serve European Union interests throughout the world.
G-77 at the United Nations
The Group of 77 is an intergovernmental organization of developing states in the UN. It provides the means for the countries of the South to articulate and promote their collective economic interests and enhance their joint negotiating capacity on all major international economic issues within the United Nations system, and promote South-South cooperation for development. There are now 130 member states (including Palestine), although the name G-77 was retained because of its historical significance.
IRIN Humanitarian Profile - Occupied Palestinian Territories
IRIN (Integrated Regional Information Networks), part of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), provides news and analysis about sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia for the humanitarian community.
Islamic Development Bank
"The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is a Multilateral Development Bank (MDB), established to foster the economic development and social progress of its member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries in accordance with the principles of Shari'ah (Islamic Law). There are 56 member countries (including Palestine).
League of Arab States (In Arabic, English site under construction)
Established in 1945, the Arab League has 22 members (including Palestine). The Arab League promotes the political, economic, cultural, and social interests of member states.
- Arab League documents from al-Bab
  Arab League documents in English.
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights
PCHR is an independent Palestinian human rights organization based in Gaza City.
Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine to the United Nations
Website of member state missions and their representatives to the United Nations.
ReliefWeb -Occupied Palestinian Territories
ReliefWeb, administered by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), provides news, documents, maps, and background information on emergency assistance by country.
- OCHA - occupied Palestinian territory (oPt)
  "OCHA-occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) is responsible for monitoring relief needs and providing humanitarian support services to the UN Country Team (UNCT) reporting directly to the Humanitarian Coordinator and through the Resident Coordinator to the Heads of UN-Agencies."
SESRTCIC - State of Palestine
Socioeconomic statistics and information for member countries from the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRTCIC), a subsidiary organ of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC).
UNHCR
News, operations, statistics, background, analysis and policy, and maps from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Select Occupied Palestinian Territory from the "Browse by country" drop-down menu on the right.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Assistance to the Palestinian People
UNDP helps countries work toward human rights, democratic governance, poverty reduction, crisis prevention and recovery, energy and environment for sustainable development, and HIV/AIDS prevention.
United Nations Information System on the Question of Palestine (UNISPAL)
This site contains documents from 1915 on this question, including British, UN and League of Nations documents.
United Nations Question of Palestine
Links to UN news, resolutions, and UN agencies dealing with Palestine.
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
UNRWA was "established by United Nations General Assembly resolution 302 (IV) of 8 December 1949 to carry out direct relief and works programmes for Palestine refugees."
USAID - West Bank and Gaza Strip
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) economic and humanitarian assistance programs.
U.S. Department of State - Middle East Peace
U.S.-Middle East relations, Israel/Palestinian conflict, relations, diplomacy, and country background notes.
Virtual Presence Post - Gaza
Diplomatic representation of the U.S. in the Gaza Strip.
World Bank - West Bank and Gaza
World Bank data, projects, and research in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
World Food Program - Occupied Palestinian Territory
The World Food Program (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger.

WHO-EMRO
Official site of the World Health Organization Eastern Mediterranean
Region Office (WHO-EMRO).
- Country Health System Profile - Palestine
  Information and health indicators about countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region.
- Roll Back Malaria - Palestine
  Malaria situation analysis in Palestine.
- WHO West Bank & Gaza Regional Office
  Occupied Palestinian Territory health information and program site.

American Task Force on Palestine
ATFP is a non-partisan organization dedicated to bringing about lasting peace and stability in the Middle East by establishing the state of Palestine alongside Israel.
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. ICJ "has a twofold role: to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (Contentious cases ) and to give advisory opinions (Advisory proceedings) on legal questions referred to it by duly authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies."
- 2003: Legal Consequences of the Construction of a Wall in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
International Crisis Group - Israel/Occupied Territories
Reports, briefings, and analysis of violent conflicts and peace implementation in the Occupied Territories.
- Arab-Israeli Conflict
  Reports, briefings, and analysis of violent conflicts and peace implementation in Israel and neighboring Arab countries/territories.
Palestine Military Guide
Maps, agencies, military branches, nuclear capability, news, and references from GlobalSecurity.org.
UN Security Council Resolution 242
United Nations Security Council Resolution 242, adopted November 22, 1967, called for "the establishment of a just and lasting peace in the Middle East."
United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO)
1948-Present: "Set up in 1948, UNTSO was the first peacekeeping operation established by the United Nations. UNTSO military observers remain in the Middle East to monitor ceasefires, supervise armistice agreements, prevent isolated incidents from escalating and assist other UN peacekeeping operations in the region."

The Library Catalog, Chinook
There are numerous secondary, federal, and international sources of information on Palestine available in the collection.

Try these searches to see some of the resources in Chinook, the library catalog:

Electronic Resources	Print and Electronic Resources
palestine and econom*	palestine and econom*
palestine and histor*	palestine and histor*
palestine and politic*	palestine and politic*
palestine (government publications only)	palestine (government publications only)

The * replaces up to five characters in a word.