1.  How did Prime Minister Ariel Sharon react to the murder of four Palestinians by a Jewish settler in the West Bank?  How did Palestinian leaders react?  Why are these reactions important?

2.  What type of unlawful acts of protest are described in this article?  Most of the people involved in these acts are teenagers.  Explain why you think this is so.

3.  The last 8 paragraphs of the article briefly describe reactions from a settler leader, rabbi and resident.  What adjectives would you use to describe each of their reactions to the evacuation?

4.  HonestReporting.com is sponsoring a project called Teach Kids Peace.  Look over the website.  Do you agree with their method?  What will it take for this program to succeed?  Write your thoughts on why it is so important to Teach Kids Peace, specifically in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.

5.  Do you think there will be peace between the Palestinians and Israel in your lifetime?  Explain your answer.