Feb 7 2013 - 11:20am ATFP Hosts Washington Briefing on Israeli and Palestinian Schoolbooks
February 7, 2013

"We are very proud to host the distinguished team of scholars. The study shows the need to educate for peace. Narratives in conflict perpetuate the conflict, and are perpetuated by it."

Feb 5 2013 - 11:03am ATFP to Host Briefing on Israeli and Palestinian Schoolbooks
February 5, 2013

Accusations about narratives in Israeli and Palestinian schoolbooks play a prominent role in political debate. However, reliable scientific evidence regarding the actual content of current Israeli and Palestinian books has been lacking.

Feb 4 2013 - 2:00pm Fayyad Welcomes the International Report on School Books, Calls on Israel to Cease Attempts to Detract from the Report's Professionalism
February 4, 2013

"This study, which was recently completed by a group of expert researchers and analysts from different nationalities, proves what we have repeatedly affirmed in response to allegations that have now been invalidated."

Feb 4 2013 - 1:59pm The Invisibility of the Palestinians
February 4, 2013

"All the reforms in the West Bank led by Prime Minister Salam Fayyad — reforms that have improved security for Israelis dramatically — were supposed to lead to statehood but have not. As a result, the Palestinian mood is sour."

Feb 1 2013 - 3:00pm Israeli Textbooks Focus of Critical Study
February 1, 2013

"Israel has never submitted a request to resume the work of the committee for the prevention of violence, so the United State could never have therefore rejected it."

Feb 1 2013 - 2:59pm Israeli settlements symbolise the acute lack of justice experienced by the Palestinian people
February 1, 2013

“In compliance with Article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention Israel must cease all settlement activities without preconditions,” said Ms. Christine Chanet, chair of the Mission from France.

Jan 31 2013 - 10:56am Palestinians Hope to Tell Their Story Through the Oscars
January 31, 2013

"I filmed the movie, but just because an Israeli activist came to the village and helped does not mean the film is Israeli. I just think of it as a human issue as opposed to political."

Jan 31 2013 - 10:54am PA official: Female dress code at Gaza university 'illegal'
January 31, 2013

Ali Jarbawi, PA Minister of Higher Education, issued an official response to the university's announcement, labeling the decision "illegal, and therefore null and unenforceable."

Jan 28 2013 - 1:26pm Israel's Decision To Withhold Tax Money From Palestinians May Impact Security
January 28, 2013

“I called the officer and told him I need the money, that I need to pay the supplier. He said: ‘I don’t have it. Be patient.’ I end up eating air.’’

Jan 28 2013 - 1:24pm Gaza university introduces dress code for women
January 28, 2013

Meanwhile, the PLO denounced the decision, and said that it has dangerous social and political implications for Palestinian society.


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