On July 1, the Israeli Government is expected to reveal its annexation plan for the West Bank. With this plan, Israel is likely to declare sovereignty over all of its settlements in the West Bank – annexing around 30% of the territory. What does this mean for our Palestinian partners on the ground? How are the United Nations and the international community addressing this unilateral action? What are the current dynamics in Congress and possible actions members can take to oppose this annexation? What can you do as Presbyterians to support the human rights and security of our Palestinian partners and further a solution that would bring peace and security for both Palestinians and Israelis?
Speakers include:
Rifat Kasis
Founder of Defense for Children International Palestine
and General Coordinator of the Kairos MovementMichael Lynk
UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Occupied Palestinian Territories
Lara Friedman
President of the Foundation for Middle East Peace
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