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Understanding the Middle East ConflictUnderstanding the Middle East ConflictHoly Land Peace ProjectHoly Land Peace ProjectHoly Land Peace ProjectHoly Land Peace Project

A Hope for PeaceA Hope for Peace

A tt t t i diti An attempt to improve conditions for peace by examining common beliefs and to help viewers interpret the media’s depiction of the conflict p f fwith more informed understanding

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AppearancesAppearancesAppearancesAppearancesWh t d

30 Sept 2000

What do you see in thissee in this

photograph?photograph?

How does it k f l?Associated Press

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make you feel?An Israeli policeman and a Pales-tinian on the Temple Mount.

Associated Press

Media bias remains Media bias remains ..

30 Sept 2000a major problema major problem

What really happened in this picture?What really happened in this picture?y pp py pp p

The Times received the following letter:

“… that Palestinian is actually my son, Tuvia

Grossman, a Jewish student from Chicago.

… the Israeli soldier is attempting to protect

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my son from the (Arab) mob.”

“Journalists perceive the readers’ desire is to

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An Israeli policeman and a Pales-tinian on the Temple Mount.

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root for the underdog and often write to that.”- Jeff Jacoby, Boston Globe Columnist

Media bias remains Media bias remains ..

30 Sept 2000a major problema major problemPicture editing can be misleadingPicture editing can be misleading

Original PhotoOriginal Photo

Associated Press

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An Israeli policeman and a Pales-tinian on the Temple Mount.

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Gas Stations & traffic on the Temple Mt?

Israeli and Arab mothers grieveIsraeli and Arab mothers grieveWhat led to this

t ibl it ti ?terrible situation?

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Is there hope for peace and reconciliation?

© Michael PerloffCommon BeliefsCommon Beliefs

Israel:Israel:European Colony on Arab Palestinian land after WWII

Large and populous country of Jews

Is responsible for the refugee problem

Apartheid like state which oppresses Arabs

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Occupation and settlements caused the terrorism

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Desire to return to the Jewish HomelandDesire to return to the Jewish HomelandDesire to return to the Jewish HomelandDesire to return to the Jewish HomelandBabylonian Exile 586Babylonian Exile 586--538 538 BCBC : First Zionist Period: First Zionist Period

Zionism - A response to:pOppression

Denied rightsDenied rights

Foreign rulers

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No Self-determination

Desire to reclaim homeland

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Countries created from former Ottoman Empire landOttoman Empire Ottoman Empire –– World War I TreatiesWorld War I Treaties

Countries created from former Ottoman Empire land

1512 to WWI

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Ottoman Empire Ottoman Empire –– World War I TreatiesWorld War I TreatiesOverall plan for allocation of Ottoman landOverall plan for allocation of Ottoman land

For TurksFor Turks

For Jews

For Arabs

- In addition to

North AfricaMost Middle East countries were created from former

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were created from former Ottoman land after WW I

Countries created from former Ottoman Empire landOttoman Empire Ottoman Empire –– World War I TreatiesWorld War I Treaties

Countries created from former Ottoman Empire land

Turkey1918 Turkey

SyriaLebanon

1918

1943 1946

IraqIsrael

F Ott T it

19329 3

1948

Saudi Arabia

Jordan

Former Ottoman Territory19261946

.No country was displaced

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.by Israel’s resurrection 1918






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Israel’s Declaration of IndependenceIsrael’s Declaration of Independence

Israeli National Anthem Israeli National Anthem was then played by the was then played by the

Palestinian Philharmonic Palestinian Philharmonic OrchestraOrchestra

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Where Israeli’s Come FromWhere Israeli’s Come From

African, Asian, African, Asian, NonNon--Jewish Jewish and Israeli bornand Israeli born

48%48%citizenscitizens

20%20% 48%48%20%20%

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European andEuropean and Largest GroupLargest GroupEuropean and European and American bornAmerican born

32%32%

Largest GroupLargest GroupJews from the Middle East &

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32%32% Middle East & North Africa

CIA World Fact Book 2005© Michael Perloff

Tiny Israel in a Rough NeighborhoodTiny Israel in a Rough Neighborhood

With all the media coverage it receives it surely must be big

Israel is slightly smaller than

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New Jersey

Israel

New York CityNew York City has more people than the country of Israel

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of Israel

Tiny Israel in a Rough NeighborhoodTiny Israel in a Rough Neighborhood

300 Million Arabs in 22 Arab Countries & IranWith all the media coverage it receives it surely must be big

5 Million Jews in 1 Country

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Middle Eastern & North AfricanMiddle Eastern & North AfricanJewish RefugeesJewish Refugees

Many Jewish Communities predated Arab imperialism and colonization of the 7th century

Jewish RefugeesJewish Refugees

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Refugees from The Middle East and North Africa are the largest group of Jews in Israel

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100,000,000 Refugees100,000,000 RefugeesR ttl d Si W ld W IR ttl d Si W ld W IResettled Since World War IResettled Since World War I

Except the Arabs from the Western part of the British Mandate of Palestine

Why?p

yKhaled Al-Azm, Syria’s Prime Minister (1972 memoirs)

“Since 1948, it is we who have demanded the return of the refugees, while it is we who made them leave.... All this in

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the service of political purposes.”

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100,000,000 Refugees100,000,000 RefugeesR ttl d Si W ld W IR ttl d Si W ld W IResettled Since World War IResettled Since World War I

Except the Arabs from the Western part of the British Mandate of Palestine

Why?p

yAs Ralph Galloway, Jordan field director UNRWA, explained in August 1958

"The Arab states do not want to solve the refugee problem. They want to keep it as an open sore, as an affront to the United Nations and as a weapon against Israel Arab leaders

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United Nations and as a weapon against Israel. Arab leaders don’t give a damn whether the refugees live or die."

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Arab and Jewish RefugeesArab and Jewish RefugeesComparison Part 1:Comparison Part 1: DescriptionDescriptionComparison Part 1: Comparison Part 1: DescriptionDescription

Jewish Refugees Arab Refugees gIn Israel from

Muslim Countries

gFrom Area of

British Mandate

500,000 - 700,000800,000 - 900,000NumberNumberSame ReligionReligion YES

YES

YES

NO

Same ReligionReligionSame CultureCulture

Which refugee group should YES

YES

NO

NO

Same CultureCultureSame LanguageLanguage

g pbe easier to

resettle?

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YESNOSame HistoryHistory

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Arab and Jewish RefugeesArab and Jewish RefugeesComparison PartComparison Part 22:: DecisionsDecisionsComparison Part Comparison Part 22: : DecisionsDecisions

Jewish Refugees in Arab Refugees Arab Refugees in gIsrael from

Muslim Countries

gFrom Area of

British Mandate

gArab Countries

from Mandate Area

Policy of SegregationSegregation

Freedom of MovementMovementPolicy of ResettlementResettlementFreedom of MovementMovementFreedom of EmploymentEmployment

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CostCost to maintain refugee status

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Arab and Jewish RefugeesArab and Jewish RefugeesComparison Part 2:Comparison Part 2: DecisionsDecisionsComparison Part 2: Comparison Part 2: DecisionsDecisions

Jewish Refugees in Arab Refugees Arab Refugees in

WHY?WHY?g

Israel from Muslim Countries

gFrom Area of

British Mandate

gArab Countries

from Mandate AreaWHY?WHY?SegregationSegregationR lR l

NO YES

ResettlementResettlementMovementMovement

YES

YES

NO

NOMovementMovementEmploymentEmployment

YES

YES

NO

NO

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CostCost ZERO BILLIONS $

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Jewish Refugees in Arab Refugees Arab Refugees in

WHY?WHY?g

Israel from Muslim Countries

gFrom Area of

British Mandate

gArab Countries

from Mandate AreaWHY?WHY?SegregationSegregationR lR l

YESRefugees Viewed

ResettlementResettlementMovementMovement

NO

NO

gas a

H it iH it iMovementMovementEmploymentEmployment

NO

NOHumanitarianHumanitarianIssue by Israelis

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CostCost BILLIONS $

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Jewish Refugees in

WHY?WHY?Arab Refugees in g

Israel from Muslim CountriesWHY?WHY?

gArab Countries

from Mandate Area

SegregationSegregationR lR l

Refugees Viewed Refugees Viewed ResettlementResettlementMovementMovement

gas a

H it iH it i

g.as a

PoliticalPoliticalMovementMovementEmploymentEmployment

HumanitarianHumanitarianIssue by Israelis

PoliticalPoliticalIssue by Arabs

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CostCost






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JerusalemJerusalem

After 1967ReunificationAfter 1967Reunification

Options offered by Israel to Arabs

Become Israeli citizens or

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Maintain Jordanian citizenship and receive ffi i l idofficial residency status

Squatters not forced to return property

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q p p y

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More Than More Than 4040,,000 000 Saved Ethiopian Jews Became Israeli CitizensSaved Ethiopian Jews Became Israeli CitizensSaved Ethiopian Jews Became Israeli CitizensSaved Ethiopian Jews Became Israeli Citizens

1984 Operation Joshua

1991 Operation Solomon

1985 Operation Moses

1991 Operation Solomon

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ISRAEL AND TOLERANCEISRAEL AND TOLERANCE

Over one million Arab Israeli citizens live in Israel – 20%

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Arabic and Hebrew are official languages

Israeli democracy supports freedoms ofreligion, speech, press, and elections

Israel is the only country in the Middle East that provides equal rights for women

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rights for women

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ISRAEL AND TOLERANCEISRAEL AND TOLERANCE

Arab Israeli citizens are members of:Arab Israeli citizens are members of:the Israeli Supreme Court

th I li P li tthe Israeli Parliament

the Israeli Civil Service

the Israeli Diplomatic Corps serving as Ambassadors and Consuls throughout the world

Arab Druze and Bedouin may serve in the Israeli Defense Force

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Arabs can be citizens, own property, and engage in commerce

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ToleranceTolerance Palestinian Governed AreasIsrael

Official languages ArabicArabicHebrew & ArabicHebrew & Arabic

Religious minorities

Synagogues and Mosques

ShrinkingShrinking

NO SynagoguesNO Synagogues

GrowingGrowing

NumerousNumerous

Arabs & Jews in government

Arabs & Jews in diplomatic corps

NONO

NONO

YESYES

YESYESp p

Arab & Jews judges

Education/Medical care for all

NONO

NONO

YESYES

YESYESEducation/Medical care for all

Arabs & Jews allowed to buy homes

NONO

NONO

YESYES

YESYES

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Arab & Jew civilian deaths condemned

Children are taught:

NONOYESYES

Respect for LifeRespect for Life Martyrdom & HateMartyrdom & Hate© Michael Perloff

Greece 1953 Earthquake victims

IsraelIsrael: : Humanitarian Aid Without DiscriminationHumanitarian Aid Without Discrimination

Vietnam 1977 Vietnamese “Boat” Refugees

Mexico 1985 Earthquake victims

Armenia 1988 Earthquake victimsArmenia 1988 Earthquake victims

Argentina 1992 Terrorist victims

Rwanda 1994 Refugees

Turkey 1997 Fire emergency

Kenya 1998 US Embassy bombing

Kosovo 1999 Aid to RefugeesKosovo 1999 Aid to Refugees

Venezuela 1999 Food/mudslide victims

Ethiopia 2000 Famine victims

El Salvador 2001 Earthquake victims

India 2001 Earthquake victims

Sri Lanka 2004 Tsunami victims

Immediate help regardless of

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Sri Lanka 2004 Tsunami victims

Pakistan 2005 Earthquake victims

U.S. 2005 Hurricane Katrina

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Pre-British Mandate 1900-1920

The early Kibbutzim wereThe early Kibbutzim were

protected against Arab

Terrorism by the Shomrim

(Watchmen or Guardians)( )

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PrePre--StateState Arab Terrorism Arab Terrorism Against Jewish PalestiniansAgainst Jewish PalestiniansAgainst Jewish PalestiniansAgainst Jewish Palestinians

British Mandate of PalestineBritish Mandate of Palestine 1921 180 Jews killed 180 Jews killed and woundedand wounded

1929 400 killed & 400 killed & wounded including wounded including

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gg67 Jews in Hebron67 Jews in Hebron

1936-1939 Murder of Murder of 510 Jews during Arab 510 Jews during Arab gguprising against Britishuprising against British

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Grand Mufti alGrand Mufti al--HusseiniHusseini

1949 1949 –– 1957 1,300 Israeli terrorist victims1957 1,300 Israeli terrorist victimsYears before any West Bank SettlementsYears before any West Bank Settlements

1953 1957

Years before any West Bank SettlementsYears before any West Bank Settlements

TerrorismArab response

to “Occupation”?There was NOThere was NOThere was NOThere was NO“Occupation”“Occupation”

19541956

Arab responseto “Settlements”?

Terrorism

to Settlements ?There were NOThere were NO“Settlements”“Settlements”

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Modern TerrorismModern TerrorismTargets powerless weak and innocent civilians

Thousands of Jewish, Ch i ti d M li

Targets powerless weak and innocent civilians

Christian, and Muslim civilians killed and wounded by groups like Hamas

shopping centers- shopping centers- entertainment venues- public transportation

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Israelis and Arabs of good ill are fr strated b this

- any populated area

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Israelis and Arabs of good will are frustrated by this primary instrument for sabotaging peace talks

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Terrorism Terrorism AfterAfter Israel LeftIsrael LeftRocket attacks target civiliansRocket attacks target civiliansRocket attacks target civiliansRocket attacks target civilians

1000+ From 1000+ From HamasHamas--run Gazarun Gazai l h 1i l h 1in less than 1 yearin less than 1 year

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3900+ From Hezbollah3900+ From Hezbollah--S th L bS th L brun Southern Lebanon run Southern Lebanon

since July 2006since July 2006

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Israel is obligated to protect its citizens

“Occupation” “Occupation” –– The Obstacle to Peace?The Obstacle to Peace?

© Michael Perloff1949 – 1967 NO West Bank Settlements

1949 Post Independence War: Land For Peace Offer

But No PeaceBut No Peace1949 Post Independence War: Land For Peace Offer

REJECTEDREJECTED1967 Post 6 Day War: Land For Peace Offer

Arabs objected to “Arabs objected to “settlementssettlements” of Tel Aviv” of Tel Aviv

REJECTEDREJECTED

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Arabs objected to Arabs objected to settlementssettlements of Tel Aviv, of Tel Aviv, Haifa and ALL Jewish communities in IsraelHaifa and ALL Jewish communities in Israel

“Occupation” “Occupation” –– The Obstacle to Peace?The Obstacle to Peace?

WITHWITH “Settlements” Peace Treaties Signed1979 1979

Treaty with EgyptTreaty with Egypt19941994

Treaty with JordanTreaty with Jordan

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Egypt’s President Sadat, Israel's Prime Minister Begin and President Carter

Jordan’s King HusseinIsrael's Prime Minister Rabin

United States’ President Clinton

Isn’t this just a dispute of 2 Isn’t this just a dispute of 2 parties over “Occupied” land?parties over “Occupied” land?WHY?WHY?

Occupied Territory? What Arab leaders mean by “Occupied Territory”

parties over Occupied land?parties over Occupied land?

Believe Their Words & DeedsBelieve Their Words & DeedsGolan Heights EVERYTHING!EVERYTHING!

All of IsraelAll of Israel

West

All of IsraelAll of Israel

HaifaHaifa


West BankGaza

HaifaHaifa

Tel AvivTel Aviv© Michael Perloff© Michael Perloff

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JerusalemJerusalem

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http://www.mopa.gov.ps/November 2006


EVERYTHING!EVERYTHING!

Israel’s DilemmaIsrael’s Dilemma

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To strike a balance between assuring its citizens To strike a balance between assuring its citizens protection from terrorismprotection from terrorismprotection from terrorismprotection from terrorism

whilewhile

preserving human rights andpreserving human rights and

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taking risks for a just and lasting peacetaking risks for a just and lasting peace© Michael Perloff

Understanding IsraelUnderstanding Israel“W ff d i ll h“We offer peace and unity to all the neighboring states and their peoples, and invite them to cooperate with the independent

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invite them to cooperate with the independent Jewish nation for the common good of all.”

Declaration of Independence

BUTDeclaration of Independence

Stop trying to kill us all in a genocidal war

Stop teaching martyrdom and hatred of Jews and IsraelStop targeting our civilians and using yours as human shields

When the cost in human life from terrorism becomes

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When the cost in human life from terrorism becomes too great our restraint lessens and we will stop you






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IS PEACE POSSIBLE?IS PEACE POSSIBLE?

W h li i h f“We have to compromise in the name of peace….

We have to relinquish part of our dream to leave room for

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fthe dream of others, so that all of us can enjoy a better future.”Ehud Olmert fEhud Olmert

Prime Minister of IsraelSpeech to the US CongressJune 24, 2006 Yes! Israel’s leaders

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Yes! are ready


Kibbutz Metzer continues to be a

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place of cooperation, openness, and forgiveness with Arab and Jewish residents

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Peace Child Israel uses theater

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and the arts to educate Arab and Jewish teens for tolerance and mutual respect

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The Abraham Fund promotes

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coexistence and equality among Jews and Arabs in Israel

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College of Judea and Samaria

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graduates thousands of Arab and Jewish students

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Hadassah Hospital serves both

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Arab and Israeli patients regardless of race or religion

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Seeds of Peace brings together

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Arab and Israeli teenagers, nurturing lasting friendships

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Givat Haviva’s Jewish-Arab

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Center for Peace promotes peace, co-existence and dignity

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Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam

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(Oasis of Peace) village established by Arab and Jewish Israelis for better understanding

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Peres Peace Center’s “Saving Child ” P bl A b

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Children” Program enables Arab children to receive free medical care from Israeli surgeons

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Private

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Yes!Private organizations are readyy

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There is no genetic predisposition to hate.

For there to be peace in the Middle East,

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peace should be taughtpeace should be taughtpeace should be taughtpeace should be taughtitit mustmust be taughtbe taughtitit mustmust be taughtbe taught

peace should be taught,peace should be taught,peace should be taught,peace should be taught,

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it it mustmust be taughtbe taughtit it mustmust be taughtbe taught© Michael Perloff




peace should be taughtpeace should be taughtpeace should be taughtpeace should be taughtitit mustmust be taughtbe taughtitit mustmust be taughtbe taught

peace should be taught,peace should be taught,peace should be taught,peace should be taught,

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it it mustmust be taughtbe taughtit it mustmust be taughtbe taught© Michael Perloff

Holy Land Peace ProjectHoly Land Peace ProjectA Hope For PeaceA Hope For PeaceA Hope For PeaceA Hope For Peace

© Michael Perloff Presentations about specific topics are available

Other Holy Land Peace Project Other Holy Land Peace Project Presentation Topics Presentation Topics ese o op csese o op cs

BackgroundBackgroundHistory 2000 BCHistory 2000 BC

Refugees 1947-66Refugees 1947-66

History 1880-1946History 1880-1946

History 1947-1966History 1947-1966 History Post 1966History Post 1966

Common BeliefsCommon Beliefs

Refugees 1947 66Refugees 1947 66History 1947 1966History 1947 1966 History Post 1966History Post 1966

IssuesIssuesTerritories and

SettlementsTerritories and

Settlements Law/Right of ReturnLaw/Right of Return ApartheidApartheid

T iT i Security BarrierSecurity Barrier The ProblemsThe ProblemsTerrorismTerrorism

PeacePeace© Michael Perloff

© Michael PerloffPeace AttemptsPeace AttemptsCycle of ViolenceCycle of Violence Is Peace Possible?Is Peace Possible?

PeacePeace

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Holy Land Peace Project SurveyHoly Land Peace Project SurveyAfter viewing the Holy Land Peace Project, do you

now feel more or less favorable toward Israel?now feel more or less favorable toward Israel?

OROR if you are already favorable toward IsraelOROR if you are already favorable toward Israelare you better able to explain your position?

Choose a number which best reflects your choice

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LESS Favorable / No Change MORE Favorable /

OR OR LESS able to explain OR OR MORE able to explain

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