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Palestinian Education and the Debate Over Textbooks
CRS Report for Congress entailing information about Palestinian education and the debate over textbooks. Topics include, allegations, recent developments, issues for congress, etc.
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Palestinian Elections
Fair and transparent elections are seen by experts and policymakers as a
necessary step in Palestinian democratization and for the peace process. In 2002, the
Palestinian Authority (PA), under increasing internal and external pressure,
announced a so-called “100-Day Reform Plan” for institutional reform and elections
in order to rejuvenate PA leadership. The 2006 legislative elections were the final
and perhaps most critical test for Palestinian democratic institutions
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Palestinian Education and the Debate Over Textbooks
Palestinian education reform is often seen as a key element in internal
Palestinian reform and the Palestinian-Israeli peace process. Many analysts
frequently have expressed concern that the Palestinian Authority (PA) education
curriculum incites a younger generation of Palestinians to reject Israel, Judaism, and
the achievement of peace in the region. Furthermore, some policymakers maintain
that Palestinian education reform is important not only for Israeli-Palestinian peace
but also for broader U.S. interests in the region. From their perspective, a diverse,
balanced curriculum may serve as a benchmark toward greater peace,
democratization, and the development of a vibrant civil society in the Palestinian
Territories
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Women in Iraq: Background and Issues for U.S. Policy
The issue of women’s rights in Iraq has taken on new relevance, following the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, efforts to reconstruct Iraq, and recent elections for a Transitional National Assembly (TNA). Over the past three years, the Bush Administration has reiterated its interest in ensuring that Iraqi women participate in politics and ongoing reconstruction efforts in Iraq. There has also been a widening debate regarding the extent to which the U.S.-led reconstruction efforts have been able to enhance women’s rights in Iraq and encourage their participation in Iraq’s governing institutions
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas: Overview of Internal and External Challenges
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Palestinian Education and the Debate Over Textbooks
Palestinian education reform is often seen as a key element in internal Palestinian reform and the Palestinian-Israeli peace process, as well as in broader U.S. interests in the region. Concerns over Palestinian Authority (PA) textbooks often cite examples of anti-Jewish education materials and a lack of reference to or positive acknowledgment of the state of Israel. Overall, some analysts allege that PA textbooks spread a culture of violence that prizes martyrdom. Palestinian curriculum reform is an important element in the broader U.S. policy of promoting Middle East democracy and governance reforms. Palestinian curriculum development is relevant to congressional concerns about the Palestinian-Israeli peace process, levels of U.S. assistance to the Palestinians, U.N. reforms in the Palestinian Territories, and the broader U.S. promotion of democracy in the Middle East
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Women in Iraq: Background and Issues for U.S. Policy
The issue of women’s rights in Iraq has taken on new relevance, following the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, efforts to reconstruct Iraq, and recent elections for a Transitional National Assembly (TNA). Over the past three years, the Bush Administration has reiterated its interest in ensuring that Iraqi women participate in politics and ongoing reconstruction efforts in Iraq. There has also been a widening debate regarding the extent to which the U.S.-led reconstruction efforts have been able to enhance women’s rights in Iraq and encourage their participation in Iraq’s governing institutions
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Fatah and Hamas: the New Palestinian Factional Reality
For the first time in its history, the Palestinian parliament is set to be led by Hamas,
which the United States and European Union have designated a foreign terrorist
organization. Although some lauded the generally free and fair election in January 2006,
others criticized the outcome and accused Hamas of “hijacking” democracy. This report
provides an overview of the new political realities in the West Bank and Gaza after the
election, the challenges Fatah and Hamas face, and possible implications for U.S. policy
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Palestinian Factions
Palestinian factionalism continues to dominate the political landscape in the West
Bank and Gaza Strip. The manner in which competing nationalist, socialist, Islamist,
and democratic-minded Palestinians vie to control the direction of any future Palestinian
state may influence United States objectives in the region. These include ending antiIsraeli violence, supporting Palestinian reforms, and bolstering Palestinian
democratization and civil society. Some factions are designated foreign terrorist
organizations by the State Department. One of these, Hamas, is building on recent
electoral successes and may soon join the Palestinian parliament. This report describes
the dominant Palestinian factions and will be updated as events warrant. See also CRS
Issue Brief IB91137, The Middle East Peace Talks
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas: Overview of Internal and External Challenges
This report details Mahmoud Abbas's policy platform and potential challenges he may face from within and without the Palestinian political landscape
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