Conditions not ripe for dialogue with Israel: Fayyad
Media Mention of ATFP In FOCUS News Agency - October 21, 2011 - 12:00am

The Palestinians are not ready to resume dialogue with Israel as sought by the Mideast diplomatic Quartet, Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad said Wednesday, AFP reported. "Our own assessment is that the conditions are not ripe at this juncture for a meaningful resumption of talks," he said at the annual gala for the American Task Force on Palestine, a pro-Palestinian lobby.

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Palestinian PM Fayyad: Time is not right for serious peace talks
Media Mention of ATFP In Haaretz - October 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad said Thursday that Palestinian-American relations are currently strained, and that many Palestinians are very disappointed with the yields of diplomacy, but he stressed that the Palestinians are committed to the peace process. "We want to see an end to the Israeli occupation that began in 1967. We want the Palestinian people to live with dignity. Fayyad said the Palestinians are committed to resolving the conflict, but that "the conditions are not right to resume talks."

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Inside the tiny Washington group that is 'mainstreaming Palestine'
Media Mention of ATFP In Foreign Policy - October 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Tonight, when Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad comes to Washington to speak at the annual gala of the American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP), he will be endorsing an organization that is punching well above its weight in the U.S. policy debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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ATFP 's 6th Annual Gala: Intro& Amb. Hale's Remarks, Reading of Sec. Clinton's Letter
Video on October 20, 2011

Special Envoy to the Middle East, TH Ambassador David Hale delivers his remarks at ATFP's 6th Annual Gala and reads a letter to ATFP from Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton. Dean Obiedallah opens the night humorously as the evening's Master of Ceremonies and Mrs. Randa Rouweyha sings both the American and Palestinian national anthem.


Hanan Karaman Munayyer awarded for Excellence in Arts Scholarship, ATFP 6th Annual Gala
Video on October 20, 2011

Maha Munayyer Kabbash presents her mother, Hanan Karaman Munayyer with the award for Excellence in Arts Scholarship in recognition of her book on Palestinian textiles and work with the Palestinian Heritage Foundation at the ATFP 6th Annual Gala.


Maha Freij awarded for Distinguished Service in Philanthropy, ATFP 6th Annual Gala
Video on October 20, 2011

Peter Tanous presents Maha Freij, CFO and Deputy Executive Director of ACCESS, with the award for Distinguished Service in Philanthropy at ATFP's 6th Annual Gala.


PM Salam Fayyad delivers Keynote Address at ATFP 6th Gala
Video on October 20, 2011

Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad delivers the keynote address at the American Task Force on Palestine's 6th Annual Gala with an introduction by ATFP President, Dr. Ziad Asali.


ATFP Gala Featuring PM Fayyad Highlights Quest for Peace, Palestinian-American Achievements
Press Release - Contact Information: Ghaith al-Omari - October 20, 2011 - 12:00am

Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad delivered the keynote address at the Sixth Annual Gala of the American Task Force on Palestine in Washington, DC on Oct. 19 (To view video of his speech click here).


Nawaf Soliman awarded for Excellence in Fine Arts, ATFP 6TH Annual Gala
Video on October 20, 2011

Hussein Ibish presents Nawaf Soliman, Founder and Director of ObjectDC and master calligrapher, with the award for Excellence in Fine Arts at the ATFP 6th Annual Gala.


Maysoon Zayid awarded for Excellence in the Performing Arts, ATFP 6th Annual Gala
Video on October 20, 2011

Dean Obeidallah presents Maysoon Zayid, actress. writer and professional standup comedian, with the award for Excellence in Performing Arts at the 6th Annual ATFP Gala.



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