US Affairs: Unsettling buzz
Media Mention of Ghaith al-Omari In The Jerusalem Post - April 3, 2009 - 12:00am



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Gaza war crimes accusations start to haunt Israel
Media Mention of Hussein Ibish In The National - March 26, 2009 - 12:00am

NEW YORK // Accused of firing white phosphorous shells over densely packed communities and using a child as a human shield, Israeli troops are increasingly fielding allegations of war crimes committed during the Gaza onslaught.

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It's now or nothing for Palestine peace
In Print by Ziad Asali - The Daily Star (Opinion) - March 24, 2009 - 12:00am

The recent Israeli attack on Gaza made little strategic difference leaving Hamas still in charge of the strip, diminished militarily but arguably strengthened politically.

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ATFP Alarmed by Israel’s Provocative Measures in Occupied East Jerusalem
Press Release - Contact Information: Hussein Ibish - March 23, 2009 - 12:00am

Washington, DC, March 23 – The American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP) today expressed deep concern about a series of recent Israeli actions regarding Jerusalem that pose a serious threat to a peaceful future between Israel and the Palestinians.


Suing Politicians for Political Malpractice
Media Mention of Ziad Asali In The Middle East Times - March 23, 2009 - 12:00am

A QUESTION OF ACCOUNTABILITY: In the waning days of the George W. Bush administration, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized new guidelines making it easier to promote "off-label" drug uses that medical experts say could lead to deadly prescriptions for patients. Douglas Briggs, of Cornelius, NC, USA killed himself after taking Neurontin, a drug approved for epilepsy to help ease his back pain but is suspected of causing suicidal behavior. (Family/Charlotte Observer via Newscom)

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ATFP President Participates in Young Professionals in Foreign Policy Annual Conference
Press Release - Contact Information: Ghaith al-Omari - March 21, 2009 - 12:00am

Washington, DC, March 21 – On Saturday, March 21st, ATFP President Ziad Asali participated in the Young Professionals in Foreign Policy’s Annual Conference and Career Expo entitled “The Future of Global Engagement.” The conference, which was hosted in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, included 5 regional discussion group tracks which focused on Africa, Asia, Europe and Russia, the Middle East and Latin America.


Ghaith al-Omari and Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Ilan Paz on the Prospects for a Two State Solution
Press Release - Contact Information: Ghaith al-Omari - March 20, 2009 - 12:00am

Washington, DC, Mar 20 -- ATFP Advocacy Director Ghaith Al-Omari participated in a panel at the Center for American Progress along with Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Ilan Paz on March 20 entitled "Prospects for a Two-State Solution". Mr. Al-Omari focused on the need for the new US Administration to take the lead in pushing the peace process forward.


Obama Administration Overhauls US Mideast Policy
Media Mention of Ghaith al-Omari In Voice of America - March 11, 2009 - 12:00am

The Obama administration is moving quickly to overhaul American policy on the Middle East, sending top envoys to the region and promising to push hard for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Some regional analysts warn conditions on the ground may make progress especially difficult.  

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ATFP Senior Fellow Speaks at Carnegie Institute
Press Release - Contact Information: Ghaith al-Omari - March 6, 2009 - 1:00am

On Thursday, March 5th, ATFP Advocacy Director Ghaith Al-Omari participated in a discussion of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's Policy Brief on "Palestine and Israel: Time for Plan B". The paper's author, Prof. Nathan Brown presented the paper, and Mr. Al-Omari and Robert Malley, Middle East and North Africa program director at the International Crisis Group, responded.


Dr. Ziad Asali discusses ATFP with the Media Line
Interview with Ziad Asali - The Media Line - March 5, 2009 - 1:00am

Dr. Asali is interviewed by The Media Line on the purpose and role of the American Task Force on Palestine.  

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