With the acceptance of a new "Road Map for Israelis and Palestinians," Israelis, Palestinians and the "Quartet" (the U.S., Russia, the UN, and the European Union) have begun another effort to resolve tensions in the Middle East. This activity provides detail on the road map and on two major issues, Jerusalem and Israeli settlements in the territories. Earlier sets of lessons on this website, "Israel, the Palestinians and the United States" and "The Current Israeli-Palestinian Conflict," include additional background readings for students on the history of the struggle, the refugee issue, U.S.
