http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/817852.html

FM: Palestinian state is achievable, not an illusion

 

http://www.weforum.org/en/index.htm

Middle East leaders confirm their push for peace

Israel and the Palestinians are committed to resolving the conflict dividing them, leaders told participants in a plenary Annual Meeting session. Tzipi Livni, Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel said Israel was committed to a “two state solution, living side by side in peace”. Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian Authority President, said he was “confident” the foundations were present for a resumption of peace talks.

 

 

http://gaia.world-television.com/wef/worldeconomicforum_annualmeeting2007/default.aspx?sn=19223

 

Enough is Enough - Israel and the Palestinian Territories

 

While there is clear popular support from both Israelis and Palestinians for a two-state solution, negotiations have stalled. Join this message from citizens of Israel and the Palestinian Territories, broadcast with the support of OneVoice Movement, and participate in the debate as political leaders of both sides respond. This will be a frank discussion on the proposed Arab Peace Plan and what it will take to achieve sustainable peace based on a two-state solution.

1.        What major obstacles remain to negotiating a peace settlement? What steps can be taken to build trust and momentum towards a resolution?

2.        What should Israeli and Palestinian politicians do to catalyse non-violent sentiments in their societies and bring an end to the self-perpetuating cycle of violence?

This plenary session will feature key leaders from the region.

Chaired by