Chapter 9: America and the Palestinian-Israeli Imbroglio
 

1. To identify and explain the sources and historical evolution of U.S. policy toward Israel until the 1967 Six-Day War.
2. To identify and explain U.S. policies to seek resolution of the issues dividing Israel and the Palestinians after 1967, the threat posed by Iran, and the role of Hamas and Hezbollah.
3. To detect and assess the impact of the key values and interests that shape U.S. policy toward the Israel-Palestine conflict, the threat posed by Iran, and the role of Hamas and Hezbollah.
4. To identify and assess the alternative foreign policy options to deal with disputed issues such as Palestinian independence, Israeli settlements, Palestinian refugees, the role of Hamas, the threat posed by Iran, and economic and resource disagreements.