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Peace Delegation to Palestine and Israel

Peace Delegation to Palestine and Israel

December 17-27, 2009

Sponsored by:

Peaceworkers

The Resource Center for Nonviolence

The Siraj Center for Holy Land Studies 

 

Many people would like first-hand exposure to and deeper understanding of the situation in Israel and the West Bank.  This delegation will give participants an opportunity to meet face-to-face with human rights, social justice and peace activists in Israel and the West Bank.

Experienced delegation leaders and guides from the United States and Palestine will accompany the delegation. The delegation will be staying most nights in hotels in Bethlehem and several nights on home stays with Palestinian families.

This delegation will be led by:

  • Scott Kennedy, The Resource Center for Nonviolence, Santa Cruz, CA

  • David Hartsough, Peaceworkers, San Francisco, CA

  • George Rishmawi, Siraj Center for Holy Land Studies, Palestine

Cost: $1,595 (Cost may be less depending on the number of participants). Includes accommodation in hotels or homes, with breakfast and dinner, all ground transportation after arriving in Jerusalem, experienced Palestinian and American guides, all entrance fees and honoraria for speakers and groups we meet, gratuities for hotels, drivers, guides, preparatory reading packet and materials. Cost does not include travel to/from Jerusalem, travel to/from Cairo, all lunches, personal expenses, gifts, shopping, etc., any other services not mentioned above. Single room accommodation in hotel is additional cost ($220 for the ten days).

To register or for more information, contact: David Hartsough at 
davidhartsough@igc.org; phone and fax: 415.751-0302