This section is designed to provide background information concerning the history of Palestine and the Palestinian people. It is our hope that it will serve as a source for basic knowledge for interested individuals on the past and present situation in Palestine and the continuing plight of the Palestinians. This section contains an introduction to the history of Palestine including the origins of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and subsequent important events. In addition, this section provides information on contemporary matters such as Palestinian-Israeli negotiations, developments within Palestinian society, and other critical issues.