EVENT: The Requirements for Co-Existence with Hamas

The Palestine Center invites you to a briefing on

“The Requirements for Co-Existence with Hamas”

With

Dr. Robert Pastor
Vice President of International Affairs and Professor of International Relations, American University; Senior Advisor on Conflict Resolution in the Middle East, The Carter Center

Mr. Amjad Atallah
Director, Middle East Task Force, New America Foundation

Despite 19 months of a highly restrictive Israeli blockade and a three-week military assault, Hamas remains in control of the Gaza Strip and a majority party in the Palestinian Legislative Council. Israeli, U.S. and Arab leaders need to recognize that if Hamas cannot be beaten militarily, then it must be engaged politically. That means accepting the idea of dealing with a Palestinian unity government that includes Hamas. Such a coalition between Hamas and Fateh is essential for the future of a Palestinian state and peace in the region.

Thursday 29, January 2009
12:30-2:00 pm
The Palestine Center

This briefing is free and open to the public. A light lunch will be served to registered guests at 12:30 p.m. The briefing and question/answer period will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Registration is required. Unregistered guests will not be admitted. To register, fill out this form or call 202-338-1290, ext. 11 by noon Wednesday, 28 January 2009.

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