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Remarks by the President at the 2002 Iowa State Fair [August 14, 2002]
These are remarks by President Bush as the 2002 Iowa State Fair. Bush talks about some of the challenges that face America. Bush discusses how to make sure the economy is strong, what is being done to protect the homeland, and that the government is going to do whatever takes to win the war on terror.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2002-08-14
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President Discusses National, Homeland, and Economic Security Priorities [August 14, 2002]
President Bush discusses the challenges America is currently facing. Challenges include fighting and winning the war against terrorists, protecting the homeland, and economic security.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2002-08-14
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President's Remarks at McCallum for Governor Luncheon [August 14, 2002]
These are remarks by President Bush at the McCallum for Governor 2002 Luncheon. Bush expresses his support for Scott McCallum and his views on taxes and government spending. Bush discusses the need for a new energy policy, terrorism insurance, and better corporate accountability. Bush also talks about the progress in the war on terror and the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2002-08-14
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Final Exercise Report: Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant [May 15, 2002]
From the Executive Summary: "On May 15, 2002, an exercise was conducted in the plume exposure pathway emergency planning zones (EPZ) around the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region V. The purpose of this exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. [...] No Deficiencies were identified during this exercise. Four Area's Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) were-issued in conjunction with this exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2002-08-14
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Literature Review of Existing Terrorist Behavior Modeling
"The Advanced Systems and Concepts Office of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA/ASCO) has enunciated the 'need to model and simulate on a computer terrorist leader and follower behavior for the purpose of Threat Anticipation.' In this regard DTRA/ASCO approached the Terrorism Research Group at the Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) to conduct a review of research literature and practice in this field. [...] To determine the most relevant, state-of-the-art research applicable to computer modeling of terrorist individual and group behavior for Threat Anticipation purposes. This goal can be further divided into the following sub-goals: a) identification of those individuals or teams conducting this research b) obtaining a description of the research being conducted or already completed c) noting where this research is taking place, both geographically and organizationally d) ascertaining the relevance of the research for use in terrorist Threat Anticipation[.]" Note: This document has been added to the Homeland Security Digital Library in agreement with the Project on Advanced Systems and Concepts for Countering WMD (PASCC) as part of the PASCC collection. Permission to download and/or retrieve this resource has been obtained through PASCC.
United States. Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Advanced Systems and Concepts Office
Ackerman, Gary, 1973-
2002-08-14
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President's Priorities: National Security, Homeland Security, Economic Security [August 14, 2002]
This transcript includes the August 14, 2002 remarks of President Bush in which he discusses National Security, Homeland Security, and Economic Security.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-08-14
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Executive Order: Proper Consideration of Small Entities in Agency Rulemaking [August 13, 2002]
President Bush orders that each agency shall establish procedures and policies to promote compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Agencies shall thoroughly review draft rules to assess and take appropriate account of the potential impact on small businesses, small governmental jurisdictions, and small organizations, as provided by the Act.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2002-08-13
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Recombinant Antibodies for Biological Warfare Detection
Recombinant antibodies to biological warfare threat agents including F. tularensis, Y. pestis, Brucella spp., V. cholerae O1 and O139, ricin, staphylococcal enterotoxins B and C, botulinum toxins A, B, and E and cholera toxin have been developed through the use of phage display technology. Both recombinant scFvs and Fabs have been produced. Substitutions of currently available monoclonal antibodies with these recombinant antibodies in immunological based detection systems have been successful. The recombinant antibodies exhibited equal sensitivity and equal or lower background across a number of platforms including ELISA assays, ECL based platforms and hand-held immunochromatographic assays. In addition, incorporation of the recombinant antibodies into current detection systems provides a stable genetic source for maintaining critical immunological reagents. The use of recombinant antibodies has allowed for improved detection and identification of biological warfare agents.
Naval Medical Research Institute (U.S.)
Gebhardt, Joan S.; Dion-Schultz, Amanda
2002-08-13
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Afghanistan: Current Issues and U.S. Policy [Updated August 13, 2002]
"The United States and its allies are helping Afghanistan emerging from more than 22 years of warfare, although substantial risk to Afghan stability remains. Before the U.S. military campaign against the orthodox Islamist Taliban movement began on October 7, 2001, Afghanistan had been mired in conflict since the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. […] During 1998 until its rule ended, the Taliban had come under increasing international pressure to cease hosting of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden and members of his Al Qaeda organization, the prime suspect in the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. […] Although the Northern Alliance has emerged as the dominant force in the country, the United States and United Nations mediators persuaded the Alliance to share power with Pashtun representatives in a broad-based interim government. On December 5, 2001, major Afghan factions, meeting under U.N. auspices in Bonn, signed an agreement to form an interim government that ran Afghanistan until a traditional national assembly ('loya jirga') was held June 11-19, 2002. The meeting selected a new government to run Afghanistan for the next eighteen months, with interim chairman Hamid Karzai, a Pashtun, to continue as leader for that time. As the war against remaining Al Qaeda and Taliban elements continues, the United States is working to stabilize the interim government, arrange humanitarian and reconstruction assistance, expand a new Afghan national army, and support the international security force (ISAF) that is helping the new government provide security. The United States has reopened its embassy in Kabul and allowed the Afghan administration to reopen Afghanistan's embassy in Washington. To help foster development, the United Nations and the Bush Administration are in the process of lifting U.N. and international sanctions imposed on Afghanistan since the Soviet occupation."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Katzman, Kenneth
2002-08-13
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China-U.S. Relations [Updated August 13, 2002]
"In the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States, U.S. and PRC [People's Republic of China] foreign policy calculations appear to be changing. The Administration of George W. Bush assumed office in January 2001 viewing China as a U.S. 'strategic competitor.' Administration officials faced an early test in April 2001 when a Chinese jet collided with a U.S. Navy reconnaissance plane over the South China Sea, resulting in strained relations and PRC accusations that U.S. reconnaissance activities were unfriendly acts. Since September 11, though, U.S. officials have come to see Beijing as an important potential ally in the fight against global terrorism, while PRC officials see the anti-terrorism campaign as a chance to improve relations with Washington and perhaps gain policy concessions on issues important to Beijing. U.S. anti-terror priorities have led some to suggest that cooperation against terrorism could serve as a new strategic framework for Sino-U.S. relations."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Dumbaugh, Kerry
2002-08-13
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Cybernotes: August 12, 2002
This document includes a table summarizing software vulnerabilities identified between July 18 and August 8, 2002. The table provides the vendor, operating system, software name, potential vulnerability/impact, identified patches/workarounds/alerts, common name of the vulnerability, potential risk, and an indication of whether attacks have utilized this vulnerability or an exploit script is known to exist. Software versions are identified if known. This information is presented only as a summary; complete details are available from the source of the patch/workaround/alert, indicated in the footnote or linked site. Please note that even if the method of attack has not been utilized or an exploit script is not currently widely available on the Internet, a potential vulnerability has been identified. Updates to items appearing in previous issues of Cybernotes are listed in bold. New information contained in the update will appear in italicized colored text. Where applicable, the table lists a "CVE number" (in red) which corresponds to the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) list, a compilation of standardized names for vulnerabilities and other information security exposures. Cybernotes is published every two weeks by the Department of Homeland Security/Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection (IAIP) Directorate. Its mission is to support security and information system professionals with timely information on cyber vulnerabilities, malicious scripts, information security trends, virus information, and other critical infrastructure-related best practices.
National Infrastructure Protection Center (U.S.)
2002-08-12
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Persian Gulf: Issues for U.S. Policy, 2002 [August 12, 2002]
"The Persian Gulf region, rich in oil and gas resources but with a history of armed conflict that has necessitated occasional U.S. military action, remains crucial to United States interests. This report, which will be revised periodically, discusses U.S. efforts to manage both longstanding Gulf security interests as well the new challenges highlighted by the September 11 attacks on the United States. The report is derived from a wide range of sources, including press reports, unclassified U.S. government documents, U.N. documents, observations by the author during visits to the Gulf, and conversations with U.S, European, Iranian, and Gulf state officials, journalists and academics."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Katzman, Kenneth
2002-08-12
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President Bush Discusses Iraq [August 10, 2002]
These are remarks by President Bush answering questions regarding Iraq. Questions cover issues such as Iraq as the enemy, possible casualties of war, and European support.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2002-08-10
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Pakistan's Challenges and the Need for a Balanced Solution
The recent crisis between India and Pakistan has been very narrowly defined as a problem that can be resolved if the United States places heavy pressure on Pakistan, or more specifically, Pakistani based militant groups and their infiltration into Kashmir. This viewpoint tends to undermine the complexity of the situation at hand while also reflecting the agenda of New Delhi. As complex as the Kashmir problem is in its political context, the issue of militancy in Pakistan (which is also tied to the Kashmiri freedom struggle) is even more complex. To help understand this complexity, and realize the difficulty that Musharraf faces, this document examines the many faces of Islam in the region. This document concludes that a series of dialogues between Pakistan, Kashmiris, and India held under the aegis of a U.S.-led international effort is the only pathway that will bring durable peace and security to the region.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Contemporary Conflict
Khan, Feroz Hassan, 1952-
2002-08-10
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 4864: Anti-Terrorism Explosives Act of 2002
"H.R. 4864 would require all purchasers of explosives to obtain permits from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) and would direct that agency to perform background checks on persons who work with explosives. The bill also would require manufacturers and importers of explosive materials or ammonium nitrate to furnish samples and other information to the ATF. Finally, H.R. 4864 would expand the current prohibitions on possession of explosives and would establish new federal crimes for offenses relating to misuse of explosives.
CBO estimates that implementing H.R. 4864 would cost about $190 million over H.R. 4864 would require all purchasers of explosives to obtain permits from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) and would direct that agency to perform background checks on persons who work with explosives. The bill also would require manufacturers and importers of explosive materials or ammonium nitrate to furnish samples and other information to the ATF. Finally, H.R. 4864 would expand the current prohibitions on possession of explosives and would establish new federal crimes for offenses relating to misuse of explosives."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2002-08-09
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Joint Publication 3-14: Joint Doctrine for Space Operations, 9 August 2002
This publication provides guidelines for planning and conducting joint space operations. It provides space doctrine fundamentals for all warfighters -- air, land, sea, space, and special operations forces; describes the military operational principles associated with support from and through space, and operating in space; explains US Space Command relationships and responsibilities; and establishes a framework for the employment of space forces and space capabilities. This document provides and overview of military space operations; describes space organizations and missions; describes command and control of space forces; outlines military space operations mission areas; and outlines support to space planning.
United States. Joint Chiefs of Staff
2002-08-09
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Intelligence and the Department of Homeland Security
The proposed Department of Homeland Security is being touted as the most significant change in the Federal government since the creation of the Department of Defense and the National Security Council following the Second World War. It is certainly a major reorganization of the numerous agencies involved in U.S. homeland security. It now appears that these existing agencies and functions will be unified in one operational structure and assigned the basic mission of defending Americans in their homes and places of work against foreign and domestic terrorists operating within the United States. Part of this new Homeland Security Department will be devoted to monitoring, analyzing and utilizing intelligence about these domestic threats to national security. But the question remains: How should this new department be organized to utilize existing intelligence assets and to generate new sources and types of intelligence? The U.S. military's recent experience, especially in organizing for joint warfare, might be a place to turn for some lessons.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Contemporary Conflict
Channell, Ralph N.
2002-08-09
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Networking, Coordinating, and Outreach: How 'Volusia Prepares'
"Volusia County Government is a Charter Government with a County Council and County Manager. The County Manager oversees six (6) Departments. Emergency Management is one of seven divisions that fall under the Public Protection Department. We have an extremely supportive Department head and County Manager and since 1997 have put over 500 Volusia County employees thru courses at FEMA's Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, Maryland. As is the case throughout Florida, the communities of Volusia County are vulnerable to a wide range of physical, meteorological and technological disasters. This fact has been demonstrated by the very high human and economic costs of events that have recently (during the past 5 years) impacted this part of the state. A coastal county in east central Florida, Volusia with 48 miles of coastline and approximately 1,100 square miles of land has a major tourist attraction in a NASCAR racetrack and many special event venues bringing over 200,000 visitors each. County and city leaders along with Volusia County Emergency Management, in an effort to eliminate and/or minimize the impacts of future disasters, developed and implemented a hazard mitigation program or 'Local Mitigation Strategy' (LMS)."
Emergency Management Institute (U.S.)
Craig, Charles C.
2002-08-09
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Report on Expenditures from the Emergency Response Fund: Update to Third Quarterly Report (Amounts as of June 30, 2002)
Reports on Expenditures from the Emergency Reponse Fund are quarterly reports sent to the Congress on the use of the Emergency Response Fund (ERF) appropriations provided by the 2001 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Recovery from and Response to Terrorist Attacks on the United States (P.L. 107-38).
United States. Office of Management and Budget
2002-08-09
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MMWR: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, August 9, 2002
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [It] is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. This issue of MMWR contains the following: "West Nile Virus Activity -- United States, July 31-August 7,2002, and Louisiana, January 1- August 7, 2002"; "Outbreak of Salmonella Serotype Javiana Infections --Orlando, Florida, June 2002"; "Childhood Lead Poisoning Associated with Tamarind Candy and Folk Remedies -- California, 1999-2000"; "Human Rabies -- California, 2002"; "Public Health Dispatch: Outbreak of Tularemia Among Commercially Distributed Prairie Dogs, 2002"; "Notice to Readers: National Syndromic Surveillance Conference"; and "Notice to Readers: Satellite Broadcast on HIV Prevention". Notifiable Diseases and Mortality Tables from this issue can be accessed at the following link [http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/index2002.htm]"
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2002-08-09
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Agricultural Trade Issues in the 107th Congress [updated August 9, 2002]
"The 107th Congress has been considering a variety of trade issues with implications for the U.S. agricultural sector. Trade in agricultural commodities and food products affects farm income and rural employment, and it also generates economic activity beyond the farm gate. With agricultural export sales the equivalent of one-quarter of farm income, some policymakers view U.S. efforts to develop market opportunities overseas as vital to the sector's financial health. Decisions by the Bush Administration, and actions taken by Congress, thus could affect the outlook for agricultural trade. U.S. agricultural exports are forecast to improve only slightly in FY2002. Agricultural groups and their supporters in Congress believe that long-term prosperity depends partly on U.S. trade policies that: (1) aggressively reduce foreign-imposed barriers to U.S. farm products, (2) hold other countries accountable for commitments they have already made in existing trade agreements, (3) resolve festering disputes with major trading partners, and (4) fully use U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) export and food aid programs. At the same time, other groups have pressed for restrictions on some agricultural imports to protect U.S. producers from what they view as unfair foreign competition."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Hanrahan, Charles; Becker, Geoffrey S.; Jurenas, Remy
2002-08-09
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Additional Information on Requirements for Overseas Combating Terrorism and Homeland Security for the FY 2004 Budget
Activities to combat terrorism overseas and secure the homeland are among the Administration's highest priorities. In the past, these programs have been detailed in OMB's Annual Report to Congress on Combating Terrorism. We intend to institutionalize these two categories - overseas combating terrorism and homeland security - as part of the budget process, so that we have clear, detailed, and replicable budgetary and programmatic information on Federal efforts in these areas. To do so, we are asking that agencies: 1) review and validate the universe of programs that have been reported as overseas combating terrorism and homeland security in the past and, 2) provide detailed budgetary and programmatic information on these programs in separate exhibits that will be submitted concurrent with your budget request to OMB. When reviewing proposals for these programs in the FY 2004 budget process, EXOP staff will consider these programs on a crosscutting basis, ensuring their consistency with the National Strategy for Homeland Security, and identifying areas where duplication and overlap may hinder efficient resource allocation. The National Strategy for Homeland Security aligns and focuses homeland security functions into six critical mission areas, and also identifies specific high priority programs. These programs should be highlighted in the exhibits that you submit. We are requesting comparable data for overseas combating terrorism to ensure the same level of transparency into these programs. This reporting will also provide the basis for performance measurement in these programs.
United States. White House Office
2002-08-08
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Federal Technology Development for Combating Chemical and Biological Terrorism
This presentation includes an overview of the Department of Defense (DoD) Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP), Homeland Security initiatives, and interagency coordination. Also included are various graphs, charts, and other graphics relevant to the presentation. Evolving challenges include Homeland Security roles and missions, Office of Homeland Security funded initiatives, installation force protection, and achieving interoperability with first responders.
United States. Department of Defense
Johnson-Winegar, Anna
2002-08-08
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Iran: Current Developments and U.S. Policy [August 7, 2002]
"Even before Iran's tacit cooperation with post-September 11 U.S. efforts to defeat Afghanistan's Taliban regime, signs of moderation in Iran had stimulated the United States to try to engage Iran in official talks. Iran, still split between conservatives and reformers loyal to President Mohammad Khatemi did not accept. Recent reports of Iranian meddling in post-Taliban Afghanistan and Iran's intercepted January 2002 shipment of arms allegedly to the Palestinian Authority have reversed the warming trend. Iran was grouped with North Korea and Iraq as part of the 'axis of evil' identified in President Bush's January 29, 2002 State of the Union message. The United States said subsequently it supports reform-minded Iranians who want democracy, an apparent shift from the stance of attempting to engage Khatemi's government. President Bush has identified Iran's efforts to acquire weapons of mass destruction and delivery means, coupled with its support of terrorist groups, as key U.S. concerns. Iran's ballistic missile program has made major strides over the past few years, with the help of several foreign suppliers, and the strides in its civilian nuclear power program could further a nuclear weapons effort."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Katzman, Kenneth
2002-08-07
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Activation of Additional Functionality for the Data Release Capability in the ODP On-Line Data Collection Tool
"The Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) is pleased to announce the activation of additional functionality for the data release capability in the ODP On- Line Data Collection Tool. Previously, ODP provided states with an interim capability to update needs assessment and state strategy data in support of planning efforts at the state and local level. The additional functionality provides state and local users with the ability to also view all previously submitted data sets."
United States. Office of Justice Programs. Office for Domestic Preparedness
Mitchell, Andrew T.
2002-08-07
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Memorandum: H.R. 1209 - Child Status Protection Act
"H.R. 1209, the Child Status Protection Act (the CSPA) was signed into law by President Bush on August 6, 2002. The CSPA is effective immediately for asylum applications pending on or after August 6, 2002. The CSPA amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) with respect to the definition of 'child.'"
United States. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Langlois, Joseph E.
2002-08-07
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President Calls for Medical Liability Reform and Worker Pension Protection [August 7, 2002]
These are remarks by President Bush addressing the nation's priorities. Bush states that his most important job as the President is to protect the homeland. He describes the creation of the new Department of Homeland Security and emphasizes the importance of working with the first responders for preparedness. Bush also talks about economic security, corporate accountability, the lawsuit industry, and tax reforms.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2002-08-07
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Remarks by the President at Pickering for Congress Luncheon [August 7, 2002]
These are remarks by President Bush at the Pickering for Congress Luncheon. Bush expresses his support for Chip Pickering and his views on education, a strong military, economic security, and taxes. Bush also talks about the progress against terrorism and the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2002-08-07
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Statement by the Press Secretary [August 7, 2002]
The President declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by Typhoon Chata'an on July 4-5, 2002.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2002-08-07
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Middle East Peace Talks [Updated August 7, 2002]
"Since the founding of Israel, Arab-Israeli conflict marked every decade until the 1990s. With each clash, issues separating the parties multiplied and became more intractable. The creation of the State of Israel in 1948 provided a home for the Jewish people, but the ensuing conflict made refugees of thousands of Arab residents of the formerly British Palestine, with consequences troubling for Arabs and Israelis alike. The 1967 war ended with Israel occupying territory of Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. Egypt and Syria fought the 1973 war, in part, to regain their lands. In 1982, Israel invaded southern Lebanon to prevent terrorist incursions; it withdrew in 1985, retaining control of a 9-mile 'security zone' over which Lebanon seeks to reclaim. Middle East peace has been a U.S. and international diplomatic goal throughout the years of conflict. The 1978 Camp David talks, the only previous direct Arab-Israeli negotiations, brought about the 1979 Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Migdalovitz, Carol
2002-08-07
