US, Israel and Palestine at a Crossroads:
Israel’s Democratic Recession and its Impact on Peacemaking
With Matt Duss, President, the Foundation for Middle East Peace
Wednesday, August 24th, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Hosted by The Kavana Cooperative
Queen Anne Christian Church
1316 3rd Ave West, Seattle, WA 98119
Two setbacks for Israeli democracy passed into law this July – a bill stigmatizing government critics and another permitting dissenting lawmakers to be expelled from the Knesset. Against a backdrop of incitement against Arab citizens and liberals, and the fast-approaching 50th year of occupation, Israel’s allies around the world have expressed concern.
How will Israel’s recent policies affect its democracy and peacemaking? What will the US Elections mean for Israel going forward? And what can American Jewry do to make a difference? The New Israel Fund and J Street are excited to host Matt Duss, President of the Foundation for Middle East Peace, for an analysis of current events followed by Q&A. Light refreshments will be served.
ABOUT US
Matthew Duss is the president of the Foundation for Middle East Peace. His previous positions include policy analyst at the Center for American Progress and director of the Center’s Middle East Progress program. He received an MA in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Washington’s Jackson School of International Studies, and a BA in political science from the University of Washington.
The Foundation for Middle East Peace was created in 1979 to promote a just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and works to advance a conflict-ending agreement.
J Street is the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans who want Israel to be secure, democratic and the national home of the Jewish people.
The New Israel Fund is the leading organization committed to equality and democracy for all Israelis.
Event Location
The Kavana Cooperative1316 3rd Ave West, Seattle, WA 98119
Seattle, WA 98119