Recounts the his- tory of Palestine and then attempts to give an unbiased overview of the relationship between Palestine and Israel since Israeli independence. The Palestine-Israeli Conflict, by Dan Cohn-Sherbock and Dawoud El-Alami . A Jewish Rabbi and an Islamic expert each presents his take on the conflict, and then offers a rebuttal of the other's view. Both suggest solutions for the current impasse. RELIGION Islam Today: A Short Introduction to the Muslim World, by Akbar S. Ahmed . A basic explanation of Islamic beliefs and practices, plus a sensitive exploration of the religion's place in the modern world. Living Judaism: The Complete Guide to Jewish Belief, Tradition, and Practice, by Wayne D. Dosik . A comprehensive treatment of the Jewish faith and the Jewish people from ancient history to the present time. ESSENTIALS FACTS FOR THE TRAVELER DOCUMENTS AND FORMALITIES_ ISRAEL'S CONSULAR SERVICES ABROAD Australia: Embassy: 6 Turrana St., Yarralumla, Canberra ACT 2600 6273 . Consulate: 37 York St., 6th fl., Sydney NSW 2000 . Canada: Embassy: 50 O'Connor St., #1005, Ottawa, Ont. KIP 6L2 567- . Consu- lates: 180 Bloor St. W., #700, Toronto, Ont. M5S 2V6 640-8500; fax 640- ; 1155 blvd. Rene-Levesque Ouest, #2620, Montreal, Quebec, H3B 4S5 . Ireland: Embassy: Carrisbrook House, 122 Pembrook House, Dublin 4 . New Zealand: Embassy: 13th fl., Equinox House, 111 The Terrace, P.O. Box 2171, Wellington 472 2368 or 2362; fax 499 0632; israel-ask@israel.org.nz; . South Africa: Embassy: 339 Hilda St., Pretoria 001, P.O. Box 3726 342 2693 . UK: Embassy: 2 Palace Green, London W8 4QB 7957 9500; fax 7957 . US: Embassy: 3514 International Dr. NW, Washington, D.C. 20008 364- . Consulates: 800 2nd Ave., New York, NY 10017 ; 6380 Wilshire Blvd., #1700, Los Angeles, CA 90048 . More offices in San Francisco, Miami, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Houston. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS. Passport . Required for all travelers. Visa . Not required for citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, and the US. Inoculations . None required. Work Permit . Required for all foreigners planning to work in Israel. Driving Permit . Required for all those planning to drive. International Drivers' Licenses are recommended, but licenses from many English-speaking countries are considered valid. CONSULAR SERVICES IN ISRAEL For more information about the following embassies and consulates see Tel Aviv: Embassies and Consulates, p. 160 and Jerusalem: Consulates, p. 99. Australia: Embassy: Europe House, 4th fl., 37 Sha'ul Ha-Melekh Blvd., Tel Aviv 64928 . Canada: Embassy: 3/5 Nirim St., Yad Eliyahu, Tel Aviv 67060 636 33 00; . Egypt: Embassy: 54 Basel St., Tel Aviv . Consulate: 68 Afraty St., Bna Betkha, Eilat . Ireland: Embassy: 3 Daniel Frisch St., 17th fl., Tel Aviv 64731 696 41 66; . Honorary Consulate: 164 Wingate St., Herz- ilya Pituach, 46752 .