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INCORE guide to Internet sources on conflict in Lebanon

Compiled by Unknown (July 2006)


Contents

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Maps

UN
Map of southern Lebanon
http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/map/profile/southern_lebanon.pdf (1656)

UNIFIL
Map of southern Lebanon
http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/map/dpko/unifil.pdf (1657)

American University of Beirut
Detailed maps of Lebanon
http://almashriq.hiof.no/lebanon/900/910/912/maps/mot-maps/ (1658)

Map establishing UNIFIL deployments as of July 2006
Map establishing UNIFIL deployments as of July 2006
http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/map/dpko/unifil.pdf (1659)

UNIFIL
Map establishing the Israeli line of withdrawal in June 2000
http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/map/other/blueline.pdf (1660)




National and Local Governmental Institutions and Agencies

President of the Lebanese Republic
The official site of the Presidential Palace in Lebanon.
http://www.presidency.gov.lb/ (1661)

The Republic of Lebanon Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants
Home page of Lebanon’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Contains information and statements by the Minister. There is also a small collection of articles on the operations of the Lebanese Foreign Ministry.
http://www.emigrants.gov.lb/index.html (1662)

Lebanese Parliament
Official site of the Lebanese Parliament. An English version of the site is not yet available.
http://www.lp.gov.lb/ (1663)

Hizbollah Press Office
The official press office website of Hizbollah
http://www.hizbollah.org/english/frames/index_eg.htm (1664)

al-Manar TV
The official television station of Hizbollah. Carries headlines and top news stories from Hizbollah.
http://www.almanar.com.lb/NewsSite/News.aspx (1665)

al-Nour Radio
The official radio station of Hizbollah.
http://www.alnour.net/ (1666)

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The official international website of the Israeli Government. Contains information and resources on Israeli foreign policy and its involvement with the international community.
http://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa (1667)

The Knesset
Official site of the Israeli parliament. Information on the members and work of the Israeli government.
http://www.knesset.gov.il/index.html (1668)

Israel Defense Forces
Official website of the Israel Defense Forces. Contains some up-to-date news and information.
http://www1.idf.il/DOVER/site/homepage.asp?clr=1&sl=EN&id=-8888&force=1 (1669)

Syrian Arab News Agency
News agency owned and operated by the Syrian Government.
http://www.sana.org/index_eng.html (1670)

Presidency of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Official website of the president of Iran. Contains information and resources, as well as records of presidential speeches and other messages.
http://www.president.ir/eng/ (1671)

Islamic Republic of Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Official website of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Contains news and press releases, as well as information of Iranian foreign policy.
http://www.mfa.gov.ir/ (1672)

Majlis of Iran
Official site of the Iranian Parliament. Only in Arabic, except for a link near the bottom for the Iranian Constitution.
http://mellat.majlis.ir/ (1673)




External Governmental Institutions and Agencies

CIA World Factbook
Summarised essential facts about Lebanon, provided by the CIA. It is a quick reference guide for information on the geography, people, government, transportation, economy, communications, and military in Lebanon. It is also possible, from this sight, to link to pages on Iran and Syria.
https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/le.html (1674)

US Department of State: Lebanon
This background note on Lebanon gives a brief description of the country’s history, people, and economy, as well as its current governmental and political situation.
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35833.htm (1675)

US Library of Congress Country Study: Lebanon
An extensive country study that looks at all aspects of Lebanese society in detail. It provides a thorough, up-to-date history lesson, an overview of Lebanon’s ethnic and religious makeup, and the impact this has on intra-state relations. It also gives a break down of the Lebanese government structure and issues of national security that they are currently facing.
http://countrystudies.us/lebanon/ (1676)

Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Country Profile: Lebanon
This country profile provides a background brief of Lebanon. It includes information on Lebanon’s recent history, recent political developments, relations with the international community and bilateral political and commercial relations with the UK, as well as links to other relevant pages on the FCO website.
http://www.fco.gov.uk ........ (1677)

British Council: Lebanon
The United Kingdom’s international organization set up to advance educational and cultural relations between Britain and Lebanon. Its site details some of their current partnerships on educational exchanges, arts events, and a teen network. Subscribe to their newsletter for latest British Council’s Lebanon news.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/Lebanon (1678)




International Multilateral Organisations (IOs)

United Arab Emirates – General Informational Authority
The official site of the public office of the UAE. Contains some news and information on Middle East affairs and UAE foreign policy.
http://www.gia.gov.ae/giawebsite/english/index.asp (1679)

United Nations Development Programme: Lebanon
Information and updates on the work of UNDP in Lebanon.
http://www.undp.org.lb/ (1680)

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
The official site of UNIFIL and its operations in Lebanon.
http://www.un.org/Depts/dpko/missions/unifil/ (1681)




International Financial Institutions (IFIs)

International Monetary Fund (IMF): Lebanon
Information on the relationship between the IMF and Lebanon, as well as more general issues of the Lebanese economy.
http://www.imf.org/external/country/LBN/index.htm (1682)

World Trade Organization
Information on Lebanon’s process of accession to the WTO.
http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/acc_e/a1_liban_e.htm (1683)




International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGOs), Research Institutes, Non-State Actors

International Crisis Group: Lebanon Page

The International Crisis Group is an independent non-profit, non-governmental organization, working through field-based analysis and high-level advocacy to prevent and resolve deadly conflict.
http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?id=2743&l=1 (1684)

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): Lebanon Country Page
Provides information and updates on the role of the Red Cross in Lebanon.
http://www.icrc.org/Web/Eng/siteeng0.nsf/htmlall/lebanon?OpenDocument (1685)

Amnesty International
A worldwide voluntary activist group working for human rights. Provides a review of human rights issues in Lebanon and how you can take part in their ongoing campaign.
http://www.amnesty.org/ (1686)




Articles, Papers, Reports, Agreements

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of the middle east
Is the Sunni-Shiite divide in the Middle East now deeper than the antagonism between Israel and the Arabs?
http://www.dailystar.com.lb ........ (1687)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of the middle east
The outcome of diplomatic efforts could in turn be decisive for the wider Arab-Israeli conflict, and broad relations between the United States and the Arab world and Iran.
http://www.dailystar.com.lb ........ (1688)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of the middle east
Empower moderates, because the radicals are gaining
http://www.dailystar.com.lb ........ (1689)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of the middle east
Experts Say Hezbollah Has Global Reach
http://www.forward.com/articles/8144 (1690)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of the middle east
Israeli Arabs don't know whether to blame Olmert or Nasrallah
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/742734.html (1691)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of the middle east
For Israel, the conflict in Lebanon is a must-win situation
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/743169.html (1692)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of the middle east
Wounded troops describe Bint Jbail battle as 'hell on earth'
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/743473.html (1693)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of the middle east
Nasrallah, the Palestinian Messiah
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/743180.html (1694)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of the middle east
U.S. guaranteeing security of aggressor
http://www.tehrantimes.com/Description.asp?Da=7/27/2006&Cat=14&Num=1 (1695)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of the middle east
Al-Qaeda's deputy leader has urged Muslims to attack Israel and its allies
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/1D608570-C11E-4AEB-B14B-84B47DC401E7.htm (1696)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of the middle east
'Hezbollah and Iran are to blame'
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/2C488CEB-4576-4AA8-9178-83DF2D381FDA.htm (1697)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of the middle east
'Lebanon crisis an international conspiracy'
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/D259C343-ED88-4C43-B839-BCEFBED61924.htm (1698)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of the middle east
'Retaliation monstrous and disproportionate'
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/73269661-A536-4EE8-A50D-F8472C6E772E.htm (1699)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of the middle east
With America watching, Israel needs a knockout
http://www.jpost.com ........ (1700)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of the middle east
More to Lebanon war than meets the eye
http://www.jordantimes.com/thu/opinion/opinion3.htm (1701)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of the middle east
The First War, All Over Again
http://web.israelinsider.com/Views/8936.htm (1702)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of the middle east
The population of Israel is unified.
http://web.israelinsider.com/Views/8935.htm (1703)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of neoconservatives
Letting Israel Be Israel
http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/012/477gtigo.asp (1704)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of neoconservatives
It's Our War
http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/012/433fwbvs.asp (1705)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of neoconservatives
A Window of Opportunity
http://article.nationalreview.com ........ (1706)

Some analysis of the current crisis in Lebanon, from the perspective of neoconservatives
Israel, the Model
http://article.nationalreview.com ........ (1707)



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