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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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." |
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." |
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. |
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.” |