“Generations of Commitment" American Task Force on Palestine Honoring the Achievements of Palestinian-Americans ... & This Could Actually Work: Why John Kerry's Middle East peace push isn’t a fool's errand.

10^th Anniversary Gala

 

“Generations of Commitment"

Honoring the Achievements of Palestinian-Americans

 

Master of Ceremonies: Dean Obeidallah

 

Tuesday

October 29, 2013

The Ritz-Carlton

1150 22nd Street, NW

Washington, DC 20037 

American Task Force on Palestine.

1634 Eye St
Suite 725
Washington, DC -20006
United States

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 ATFP is strictly opposed to all acts of violence against civilians no matter the cause and no matter who the victims or perpetrators may be.  The Task Force advocates the development of a Palestinian state that is democratic, pluralistic, non-militarized and neutral in armed conflicts.

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"There is every reason to be pleased that talks are likely to resume, but also to be cautious about the likelihood for any immediate progress on final status issues. It is therefore essential that a set of parallel, bottom-up tracks be developed that support diplomatic efforts and can help mitigate any potential frustrations..."

This Could Actually Work

Why John Kerry's Middle East peace push isn’t a fool's errand.

 BY HUSSEIN IBISH | JULY 18, 2013

 

 It was a tall order, but Secretary of State John Kerry's efforts seem to be paying off: We now appear to be on the cusp of renewed Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. The formula for achieving this is still largely shrouded in secrecy, but whatever emerges is likely to be, at least at first, essentially "negotiations about having negotiations." The prospects for a major breakthrough in the immediate term seem remote. Yet this achievement, in and of itself, should not be underestimated...READ MORE