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Israel removes Palestinians’ Jordan Valley protest camp

Posted on February 11, 2014 by naltikri

Palestinian activists moved in to show their opposition to Israel’s continuing occupation of the vast stretch of land in the Jordan Valley. They began to repair buildings and plant trees.   The Israeli military  removed the Palestinian activists protesting at a … Continue reading →

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1915 Ottoman Ethnic Map of the Levant

Posted on January 25, 2014 by naltikri

1915 Ottoman Ethnic Map of the Levant Here is a 1915 Ottoman governmental ethnic map of Syria, Lebanon, Israel/Palestine and other areas in the region.  Check the posting, for analysis of the categories and significance of the map itself.

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Pale of Settlement

Posted on February 2, 2012 by naltikri

This map shows the percentages of Jews within the Pale of Settlement. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Map_showing_percentage_of_Jews_in_the_Pale_of_Settlement_and_Congress_Poland,_c._1905.png

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Pale of Settlement Maps

Posted on February 2, 2012 by naltikri

Maps showing the Pale of Settlement created in 1790 by the Russian Emprie as the designated lands where Jews can live. Essentially, Jews could live in the rift between the Baltic and Black Seas, where Poland is currently located.   … Continue reading →

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