Nov 12 2013 - 12:19pm Arab-Americans must embrace success over victimhood
November 12, 2013

The soul of the Arab-American community is currently being pulled in two separate directions simultaneously.

Nov 11 2013 - 6:58pm Belgium raises Palestinian diplomatic status
November 11, 2013

Belgium said Saturday it had raised the standing of a Palestinian diplomatic delegation to the country to "mission" status in a show of commitment to a two-state solution in the Middle East.

Nov 11 2013 - 6:52pm Inside ATFP 10th Anniversary Gala
November 11, 2013

At the ATFP 10th Anniversary Gala, a capacity crowd of 650 community members, dignitaries and officials watched five distinguished Palestinian Americans receive ATFP awards. This video features brief testimonials by some attendees describing the atmosphere at the Gala.

Nov 9 2013 - 8:12pm Israeli ties with US deteriorate amid differences over Iran nuclear talks, Palestinians
November 9, 2013

A pair of testy public exchanges this week appear to have undone whatever good will was created between the Israeli and U.S. governments during a high-profile visit by President Barack Obama early this year.

Nov 6 2013 - 6:35pm ATFP Mourns the Passing of Board Member Dr. Mohammed K. Shadid
November 6, 2013

The American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP) expressed great sorrow at the death of long-serving ATFP Board Member Dr. Mohammed K. Shadid, who passed away yesterday after a prolonged illness.

Nov 6 2013 - 6:57pm Malek Jandali at ATFP Gala: "Can You Imagine a World without Musical Notes?"
November 5, 2013

Malek Jandali, the renowned Syrian-American composer and pianist, gave a breathtaking performance of his work based on ancient Mesopotamian musical notes entitled “Echoes of Ugarit” at the ATFP 10th Anniversary Gala. He also performed several other of his noted compositions.

Nov 1 2013 - 10:46pm ATFP Receives Presidential Accolades at 10th Anniversary Gala
November 1, 2013

On October 29, ATFP received yet another remarkable recognition of its impact in Washington. President Barack Obama sent a letter to ATFP’s 10 Anniversary Gala, stating that he is “pleased to have a partner in ATFP who shares this vision for peace."

Nov 1 2013 - 10:26am Remarks by Phil Gordon, White House Coordinator for the Middle East, North Africa, and the Gulf (AS PREPARED)
November 1, 2013

"Your continued dedication and effort at this important juncture is vital. With your support, we make the case for an independent Palestine and for a secure Israel. And we make the case for a more peaceful future that is profoundly in the national interest of the United States."

Oct 30 2013 - 5:18pm Video: "I Can See Palestine..."
October 30, 2013

ATFP's October 29 10th Anniversary Gala featured this retrospective video covering the first decade of ATFP's work. It's entitled "I Can See Palestine..." The video was produced and directed by ATFP’s communication director Adil Awadh, with generous support during the shooting and editing by Tima.

Oct 28 2013 - 6:34pm Aaron David Miller Talks about ATFP’s impact in Washington
October 28, 2013

Aaron David Miller, veteran US Middle East peace negotiator and Vice President for New Initiatives at the Wilson Center, says ATFP is “pursuing and creating an environment for the only permanent solution to end the conflict between israelis and Palestinians.”


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