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What can I find on this web site?

Palestine Facts is a comprehensive source of historically accurate information about the geographic, military and political background to the on-going struggle between the State of Israel and the Arab Palestinians. The information is organized by time periods. The menus on every page take you to the index pages for each time period.

Who is the editor of Palestinian Facts?

There is no one individual editor. The site has been prepared by a team of writers and editors who are knowledgable of the history, politics, economics and military situation in the Middle East, based on information compiled from the best available sources. They have developed Palestine Facts to provide much-needed factual information to everyone who may be interested in the current situation in Israel, how it evolved to today's status, and what might be reasonable policies for the future.

There is a lot of propaganda. Why should I believe you?

Every fact and assertion on this web site is backed-up by elaborate documentation hyperlinked right into the materials presented or available in the supplemental references. If you question anything, follow the links for more and more in-depth discussion and information. The most authoritative sources were sought and are presented for each topic. Lies and propaganda are excluded.

How do I get more information?

Many links to supplemental information are provided on each page under the heading: "Sources and additional reading". Follow the links to more web sites that can increase your knowledge and understanding. Don't forget that you can search Palestine Facts from the search box on the top of every page.

How do I cite Palestine Facts in my own paper?

Palestine Facts may be cited either by referring to the entire website or by referring to a specific page. When citing a specific page, give the date of your reference since the website is dynamic and may not have the exact same content when checked later. Here are samples of each style:

• Palestine Facts website (http://palestinefacts.org).
• "What was the Jewish Law of Return to Israel?", (http://palestinefacts.org/pf_1948to1967_lawofreturn.php), Palestine Facts website. Retrieved October 4, 2003.