The Unitarian Society in Fall River, 309 North Main St., Fall River MA
Sunday February 22nd, 4:00 PM
Open to everyone, refreshments will be served
The Greater Fall River Committee for Peace and Justice will be sponsoring a forum at 4 PM on Sunday, February 22nd. at the Unitarian Church entitled "How do we get to peace between Israel and Palestine?" Speaking will be Ihab Khatib, a Palestinian from Jerusalem, who is currently at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and who has served in various positions at the World Bank, UNICEF, UNRWA and with the Palestinian Investment Fund developing investment opportunities in the West Bank and Gaza. Joining him will be David Cohen, former Associate Regional Director for the Antidefamation League, who holds a Masters degree in Political History from Boston University and specializes in Middle East policy analysis. These two speakers represent two of the many viewpoints; there will also be time for discussion. It is to be noted that this "President's Day Forum" is being held on the traditional date of Washington's Birthday. Refreshments will be served, the program is open to the public without charge.
Mr. Khatib participated in a program recently in a conflict resolution class where students tried to apply their knowledge and skills to simulate a solution to the current crisis in Gaza. Students were divided into teams of people representing all sides and were given 6 hours to negotiate a ceasefire and humanitarian aid agreement. Only three of the eight groups reached tentative agreements in that time, and the class voted them all down as unsustainable. The problems are immense and perhaps only people learning to listen to each other's sides of the issue will begin to solve them. Let us attempt a civil discussion!
For further information call (508)674-6128 or e-mail judithconrad@mindspring.com
