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20/05/2008
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Washington D.C – May 14, 2008: MK Binyamin Elon, Chairman of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus ( www.cac.org.il) will gather together with the chairmen of the 12 international sister caucus’ at the inaugural Chairman’s Conference. The conference will be held on Capital Hill May 21-22 nd. The Chairmen’s caucus will be hosted by the Chairman of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus, Congressman Dave Weldon (R) and Congressman Elliot Engel (D) for the two day event. Parliamentarians from Israel, EU, South Africa, Switzerland, Japan, Philippines, Brazil, Uruguay and Canada will be in attendance for the Conference.
The two day conference will focus on United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian Refugees issue which is a major component of MK Elon’s “Israeli Initiative”. Other issues being discussed at the conference include the plight of the forgotten Jewish refugees, and the peace process: challenges & opportunities and the plight of religious minorities in the Middle East. A variety of Congressman,
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08/11/2007
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Dear Friends,
Within Israel, the Palestinian Authority and the United States, final consultations are being carried out before the Annapolis Summit which is due to take place at the end of the month. Condoleeza Rice is talking of "the most meaningful discussions for years" between the Israelis and the Palestinians and Prime Minister Olmert is talking at celebrations about "hope" and "the opening up of all the core issues for discussion".
But celebrations are one thing and reality is another. Not all of the core issues are up for discussion. The negotiation around Annapolis is founded on two basic assumptions, which guarantee the failure of the summit and the continuation of the circle of blood. These basic assumptions are that the partner is the Palestinian Authority, and that the destination is "Two states for two peoples", that is a Palestinian state in Judea, Samaria and the Gaza Strip.
As long as we continue to march along this road – there will never be peace in the Middle East.
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25/10/2007
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Dear Friends,
The first stage of the"Israeli Initiative" campaign is currently coming to an end. The billboards fulfilled their purpose; the array of advertisements (banners) on the Internet brought tens of thousands of visitors to the website. Readers of 'Makor Rishon' and 'Ha'aretz' received a copy of the 'Initiative' to their homes last Friday. The website, which presents the 'Initiative' in seven languages, went online and it is constantly updated with new questions and answers, links to articles relating to the 'Initiative' and so on.
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16/10/2007
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National Union chairman Benny Elon, whose diplomatic plan also focuses on improving the economic conditions of the Palestinians, presented the plan to Olmert on Monday. Elon said he told Olmert the plan could be used as an alternative for him after the Annapolis summit fails.
For the full article, see:
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14/10/2007
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The meeting between the President, Shimon Peres and National Union Chairman, MK Benny Elon, finished a little while ago. MK Elon personally presented the President with an ornate copy of the "Israeli Initiative" programme, which he is coordinating and the pair discussed the principles of the plan.
The President focused on the economic aspects and said that alongside political negotiations, there must be economic cooperation with Jordan, for example, the "Valley of Peace":project. MK Elon who also serves as the Chairman of the Science and Technology Committee, asked the President to host and attend one of the upcoming committee meetings in his residence. The President answered immediately and elaborated that "the advancement of science and technology in Israel must be at the forefornt of our priorities".
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