We were fortunate enough to invite the two top peace negotiators for Palestine and Israel to discuss the potential of peace in the Palestinian- Israeli conflict. The event was enabled by one of our students, Ali Erakat, in which, he invited his father Dr. Saeb Erakat and Avi Gin to talk briefly at Manhattanville about this huge issue concerning today’s media but has been apparent since 1948. It was an amazing speech, which the entire audience enjoyed; especially because one could feel the sincerity and how hopeful these two men are for searching for peace. They stated that there are terms that need to agreed upon from both sides about the division at the 67 line in which both a state of Palestine and a state of Israel would be established and these lines would create the respected borders. The reason why i enjoyed the speech so much was because of the speakers and their bold characters and the manner in which they spoke. One can tell that they are incredible humans with peace at their hearts. One of the comments Dr. Saeb Erakat said led me to tears and the humor they both encompassed on such a serious issue was heart lifting; that they are doing what they can but they still have a optimistic view on the world. It was an incredible speech that gave us great insight on what they are doing to achieve peace. After the speech we were able to have a relaxing dinner with them and I was lucky enough to sit at the table and listen to them speak on other issues.
Overall, a great event, really one in a lifetime and I thank the school and President Berman for enabling us to have opportunities such as these.
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My mistake. i am sorry but i meant to say Avi Gil not gin. tying error. sorry
ReplyDeleteI didn't make it to this event but it sounds like like it was an amazing experience if you're interested in the conflict between Palestine and Israeli. Im really glade to know that our school is hosting such necessary events on such dire issues.
ReplyDeleteI too was unable to make the lecture and I am very upset I didn't. It's one thing to learn about the conflict from the news, class professors and textbooks. Those means can be sometimes one-sided. The lecture between rep’s of each Palestine and Israeli was I am sure a much more direct and unbiased form of insight.
ReplyDeletethats true louis the event got alot of attention throught the school, it offered our college great amount of information, it discussed how could two nations live together side by side with no problems between them.
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty amazing, they were optimistic and wanted peace but it was a bit too nice for me. It does not really seem like the 2 state solution they were discussing will happen soon with the new Israeli prime minister who does not believe a Palestinian state would be in the best interest of Israel. This is really unfortunate because the two men seem to really show their disgust for the violence that has consumed the lives of both sides.
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