ATFP Panel on Israeli-Palestinian War in a New Regional Landscape... & a firm call for an immediate ceasefire

A breath of fresh air!  Four very bright, compassionate, aware, and wonderfully articulate individuals brave enough to be fully honest about Israel and Palestine and the vital importance of actually ending the Israel-Palestine conflict. 

  

Washington, DC, July 18 -- The American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP) yesterday held a policy briefing at the National Press Club in Washington on "Israeli-Palestinian War in a New Regional Landscape." 

The panel, entirely composed of ATFP experts, called for an immediate ceasefire and analyzed the hostilities and their political implications from several perspectives. The event was sponsored by ATFP Board Member Ameen Estaiteyeh.

 ATFP President Ziad J. Asali framed the overall issue, expressed deep concern at the human suffering and destruction, and reiterated the Task Force's commitment to peace and a two-state solution as the only way to avoid further such tragedies. 

ATFP Board Member, Prof. Saliba Sarsar of Monmouth University, examined the ethico-political aspects of the conflict and prospects for conflict resolution between Israel and the Palestinians.

 Ghaith Al-Omari, ATFP Executive Director, analyzed the political impact and implications on the Palestinians, Israel and Egypt. 

A broader regional perspective was provided by ATFP Senior Fellow Hussein Ibish. A lively Q&A session followed the presentations.

 American Task Force on Palestine's mission is to articulate and educate about the United States
national interest in helping to create a Palestinian state living alongside Israel in peace, security and dignity. ATFP is committed to strengthening Palestinian-American relations at every level. 

The Task Force supports Palestinian institution-building, good governance, anti-corruption measures, economic development, and improved living standards. ATFP holds that these same values are relevant to the broader Arab world, and that the question of Palestine is inextricably linked to regional realities and developments. 

ATFP provides an independent voice for Palestinian-Americans and their supporters and advances human rights and peace. It categorically and unequivocally condemns all violence against civilians, no matter the cause and who the victims or perpetrators may be.

Prof. Saliba Sarsar Award Speech (ATFP Gala 2013)... a gentle poem of peace

with a beautiful introduction by Dr Hussein Ibish

Monmouth University Professor Receives Prestigious Award in Washington, DC

Dr. Saliba Sarsar (at the ATFP 10th Anniversary Gala)

http://www.ahherald.com/newsbrief/monmouth-news/16614-monmouth-university-professor-receives-prestigious-award-in-washington,-dc

West Long Branch, NJ -  Dr. Saliba Sarsar, professor of political science and associate vice president for global initiatives, received the Award for Academic Excellence at the 10th Anniversary Gala of the American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP) in Washington, DC on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. 

In congratulating Dr. Sarsar, Dr. Ziad Asali, ATFP President, stated,  “We, your family, friends, and our community are proud of your personal accomplishments, your spirit of public service, your pride in your heritage, and your commitment to our great country.  You are a role model of success and accomplishment that our youth can learn from and emulate.”  

Provost Thomas S. Pearson added, “We are proud of Dr. Sarsar’s academic excellence, stewardship, and global outreach in support of diplomacy and peace in the Middle East.” 

Some 650 people were in attendance at the ATFP Gala, including White House, U.S. Department of State, and Congressional leaders as well as members from academic, the diplomatic corps, and religious institutions.  The keynote address was given by Dr. Philip Gordon, special assistant to the President and White House Coordinator for the Middle East, North Africa, and the Gulf Region.  On Wednesday, Dr. Sarsar joined a small group of ATFP leaders at the White House for a National Security Council briefing on the current situation in the Middle East.