Washington, DC, Oct. 6 – The Fourth Annual American Task Force on Palestine Gala, entitled “Palestine Alongside Israel: Liberty, Security, Prosperity,” will be held on Oct. 15 in Washington, DC. The Gala will honor Dr. Najat Arafat Khelil, Dr. Shibley Telhami, and Dr. Fuad Jubran for their contributions to the fields of Conflict Resolution, Scholarship, and Science & Medical Education. At the Gala ATFP will also present a Special Recognition to Amb. Robert H. Pelletreau commemorating 20 years of US-Palestinian diplomacy. ATFP expects to shortly announce a major national figure to be the keynote speaker.

What: American Task Force on Palestine Fourth Annual Gala
Where: Ritz-Carlton, 1150 22nd street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037
When: Thursday, October 15, 6:30PM

Attire: Black tie

The Gala will feature a silent auction of approximately 150 works of art and crafts. For more information on the auction and the items available:
http://www.americantaskforce.org/gala_2009/silent_auction

To view the Gala Host Committee:
http://www.americantaskforce.org/fourth_annual_gala_honorary_host_committee

For more information:
http://www.americantaskforce.org/gala_2009

To Purchase Tickets online:
https://www.americantaskforce.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=2

Media contacts: Hussein Ibish, (202) 438-7297