Peace Is Possible: An Alternative Vision for Israel and Palestine

While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint session of Congress on July 24, Members of Congress, NGOs and Israeli and Palestinian activists will gather in the Capitol to offer an alternative vision.

Speakers will outline a vision for peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians that will differ significantly from what Netanyahu outlines in his remarks to Congress. The Center for International Policy is co-sponsoring the event alongside Americans for Peace Now, Center for American Policy (CAP), Common Defense, the Middle East Democracy Center, and Win Without War.

The event will feature conversations with Palestinian and Israeli peace leaders, who will present five core principles for moving toward peace. Speakers will discuss realities on the ground, address the harmful role Netanyahu and his government have played, and offer perspectives on a path toward better governance, security, and peace for Israelis and Palestinians:

• Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) will deliver opening remarks.
• CAP President and CEO Patrick Gaspard and Breaking the Silence Executive Director Nadav Weiman will discuss their recent time together in the West Bank. Breaking the Silence is an organization made up of veteran Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers dedicated to shedding light on the situation in the occupied territories.
• Palestinian activist Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli peace activist Maoz Inon will deliver a message of hope and share their charter for peace. Inon lost both of his parents in the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, while Aziz Abu Sarah’s brother was tortured in Israeli prisons and died of his injuries. Win Without War Executive Director Sara Haghdoosti will moderate the session.

WHO:

Speakers:
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)
Nadav Weiman, Israeli Army Veteran; CEO, Breaking the Silence
Aziz Abu Sarah, Palestinian Peace Activist
Maoz Inon, Israeli Peace Activist

Moderators:
Patrick Gaspard, President and CEO, Center for American Progress
Sara Haghdoosti, Executive Director, Win Without War

WHEN:

July 24, 2024
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET

WHERE:

Cannon House Office Building, Room 210
27 Independence Ave SE
Washington, D.C. 20003

FOR MEDIA: This event is open to members of the press. Members of the media should contact Sara DuBois if you wish to attend or to speak to an expert.

Guests should aim to arrive early to account for passing through security.