ATFP Board Member Recent Achievements Update
Press Release - June 9, 2010 - 12:00am

ATFP Board Member Update: $1.105 billion contract for Mjalli's company, ADC Honors Munayyers, Asali in US Presidential Delegation


Palestine's Great Hope
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Slate
by Michael Weiss - June 9, 2010 - 12:00am


Given the deadly confrontation off the coast of Gaza, the recent froideur in U.S.-Israeli relations, Iran's defiant pursuit of a nuclear weapon, not to mention two ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the broader fight against al-Qaida, it's perhaps forgivable that the biggest news story to emerge from the Middle East in years has been eclipsed. But no one can accuse the Palestinian prime minister of neglecting to call attention to himself.


Pres. Abbas: Peacemaking takes courage, leaders
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Hill
by Mahmoud Abbas - June 9, 2010 - 12:00am


Negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis have resumed after a year and a half of a stalemate that began after Israel launched its devastating military assault against the Gaza Strip in December 2009. The resumption of negotiations came as a result of concerted and persistent efforts by the U.S. administration and by President Barack Obama in particular, together with extensive Palestinian, Arab and international support.



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