As the Palestinians strive
to establish a UN recognition of their statehood later this month, RUSI hosted
an international conference on the issue. A number of people directly involved
in the Middle Eastern Peace Process attended the event, including: Congressman
Robert Wexler, Dr Nabil Shaath, Elliott Abrams, Maj Gen (ret.) Yaakov Amidror,
Ambassador Dore Gold, Dr Saeb Erekat, Brig Gen Yossi Kupperwasser, Ambassador
Manuel Hassassian, and Dr Hussein Agha.
And here is
RUSI's description of the event:
"The
Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has marked the expected Palestinian bid
for statehood on 20 September with a conference looking at the implications for
the region. The event has brought together representatives from Israel and
Palestine to make their cases to the international community. They were also
been joined by prominent British and American experts on the Middle East Peace
Process.
The main
aim of the conference has been to address the strategic uncertainties that
might result from the declaration of independence. Mindful of the polarised
nature of the debate, and the deeply held views on both sides, RUSI sought to
provide a neutral platform for discussion for all sides.
The RUSI
conference, split into six sessions, allowed the representatives to speak on
various points which surround the Palestinian statehood bid. These included the
security concerns for both Palestinians and Israelis, the legal context of the
Palestinian's approach as well as the wider impact on the region and relations
with Europe and the US."
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