PNIC Briefings
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The Brazilian Connection
By Husam Bajis Photo: Archbishop Atallah Hanna, Husam Bajis and Kadi Taisir Tamimi. I am a Palestinian-American. I had lived in the United States, but in 2006 I lost my faith that America was interested in finding a solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, and I packed my bags and headed for South America.I felt compelled to seek alternate solutions outside American borders, and furthermore I sensed turbulent times within them. It was accurate foresight that caused me to choose Brazil because I knew that the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) nations were an emerging global power that could deliver more for Palestine than the United States, the Quartet, or the United Nations Security Council. It is necessary ...
Posted Jun 8, 2011 9:20 AM by PNIC Staff
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Palestinian Corruption a Setback to the Two-State Solution
The PA leadership (Fatah) has never showed a decisive and clear commitment in organizing new election, both on local and general level. Any democratic system should be characterized by fair, democratic and periodic elections, giving to the population the opportunity to choose its national representatives periodically. Since the first general election, held in January 1996, the Palestinian leadership has no longer been subjected to this kind of democratic assessment in order to evaluate the real capabilities of the Palestinian governors, their effective consensus as well as their accountability among the Palestinian society. In accordance with the Oslo Agreements, the current mandate of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) would have expired in May 1999.All of the Palestinian Local Councils are ...
Posted Feb 28, 2011 9:43 PM by PNIC Staff
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A Sad Day for Palestine
February 3, 2011 Dear Friends of PNIC,It is a very sad day for Palestine that the Palestinian National Interest Committee (PNIC) no longer has the belief that a positive outcome with regards to independence, will come from the Palestinian National Authority (PNA), being directed and guided for over 16 years solely by Fatah, with its current leader Mahmoud Abbas. Moving forward, PNIC no longer supports Mahmoud Abbas as the proper representative of the people of Palestine, and we urgently call on Mahmoud Abbas to step down as president of the PNA, for the interest of the Palestinian people.PNIC has worked hard for over 5 years to progress and give publicity to the independence for Palestinians, and to improve ...
Posted Feb 6, 2011 7:23 PM by PNIC Staff
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AMADEUS Report: PNIC is "the Lobbying Arm" for Palestinians in Brazil
By John Nowak, Researcher, Center of Analysis and Publications, Amadeus Institute View print version | Download PDF copy ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT: OPTIONS FOR PEACE As the Israeli and Palestinian camps move further and further apart, it appears that direct negotiations will bring little advancement to the peace process. In order to define the limits of the negotiating terrain and to stop the widening gap between the two parties, negotiators can no longer set aside the central issues of Jerusalem, territory and refugees. During this time of minimal progress in bilateral talks, it is worthwhile to examine possible regional and international peace initiatives that might help restart the peace process. The Amadeus Institute will host a half-day of discussion and debate ...
Posted Feb 6, 2011 7:46 PM by PNIC Staff
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Help PNIC Secure the Relation between Palestine and the International Community
There are many ways you can help secure and strengthen the relationship between Palestine and the international community. Whether you want to become a PNIC member or make a donation, your generous contribution to our lobby will yield tangible results.PNIC is working on making Palestine more then just a realization, rather a sovereign independent state with Jerusalem as its capital, by ensuring international support for Palestinians. Make an online credit card contribution or make a contribution by mail.
Posted Oct 10, 2010 12:23 PM by PNIC Staff
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Photos during Brazilian Workers Party Events in London
Photos of recent Brazilian Workers Party events that PNIC has taken part of in London. Photos by Marcio Darlei Macedo
Posted Oct 10, 2010 12:04 PM by PNIC Staff
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Settlements Back to the Center of the Conflict Between Israel and Palestinians
By João Novaes, March 21 2010
Israel plans to build homes in East Jerusalem, Palestinians demand halt to restart peace talks
The Israeli settlements in territories claimed by Palestinians returned to the center of discussion this week, with international pressure on the Israeli government to stop the construction of 1,600 houses in the eastern portion of Jerusalem. The measure has drawn criticism even from the more traditional Israeli ally, the United States.
Last Friday (19), the diplomatic Quartet group on the Middle East (comprising of the U.S., European Union, Russia and the UN), which attempts to establish a plan for peace between Jews and Palestinians, called on Israel to freeze all settlements, and the Palestinians to not take ...
Posted Jul 5, 2010 5:29 AM by PNIC Staff
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Key Issues the Palestinian Authority Must Address in 2010 in Preparation for Statehood
By Husam Bajis, Palestinian National Interest Committee, January 18 2010 The Palestinian Authority needs to work on bringing together a wide spectrum of Palestinian societies on a unified agenda, in a context characterized by independence and freedom, and internal political divisions. President Mahmoud Abbas must also aim to provide a truly democratic and independent alternative for all Palestinian voters.The most important work of the Palestinian Authority in 2010 will be accomplished by the support of Palestinian Citizens as a vital part of the national and international plan of action. The Palestinian Authority must be the only place where everyone can take sustainable action and participate in the democratic process. Palestinian Citizens from all spectrums of life have a direct ...
Posted Jul 4, 2010 11:16 PM by PNIC Staff
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Why Must Brazil Enter the Peace Process?
By Husam Bajis, Palestinian National Interest Committee, December 17 2009 Brazil is very much interested in giving the Palestinians a stronger voice on the international stage, and the Palestinian National Interest Committee is working on building a solid foundation for Brazil’s entrance into the Peace Process, to assist in these efforts.Brazil’s objective is clear, to improve the political, social and economic relations as priority between Israel and Palestinians. It is this notion that Brazil, a country where Arabs and Jews live peacefully, that gave the committee hope that peace is still possible.President Lula of Brazil’s Worker’s Party has been working since 2003 to improve relations between Palestine and Israel.The signing of a free ...
Posted Jul 4, 2010 11:30 PM by PNIC Staff
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War Ends Only with Creation of the State of Palestine, says PNIC Executive Director
By Daniel Roncaglia, January 8 2009 Hamas is a resistance group that exists because the Palestinians have no government, weapons, security and rights. Therefore, the historic conflict with Israel will end only when the Palestinian people achieve the legal recognition of their state. This is what the political analyst Husam Bajis believes, Executive Director of the Brazilian Palestinian National Interest Committee. "The Gaza Strip has no legal and social autonomy. Only a unity government will give dignity to all Palestinians", said the Palestinian who lives in the United States. According to Bajis, the group which controls the Gaza Strip is not practicing terrorism. "Not having a government and an army, the Palestinians have no protection. Before they threw rocks, now ...
Posted Jul 4, 2010 11:31 PM by PNIC Staff
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Articles
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Palestinian Streets Quiet as PA Suppresses Protests
By Mel Frykberg, published Feb 7, 2011 for the Inter Press Service Demonstrators argue with senior police officer, during demonstrations In front of Egyptian Embassy In Ramallah. Photos by Palestine MonitorThe Palestinian Authority (PA) is using brute force and intimidation tactics - similar to those deployed in Cairo - to suppress pro-Egyptian and Tunisian protests in the West Bank. However, despite PA President Mahmoud Abbas and his ruling Fatah party being all too keenly aware of their own tenuous grip on power, it appears Palestinians are not yet ready to rise up like their brethren in the region. PA Special Police Forces, undercover police and other plain-clothed security personnel have disrupted several attempts by Palestinians in Ramallah to express ...
Posted Feb 7, 2011 1:14 PM by PNIC Staff
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Awaiting the Eisenhower Moment
By Maxim Sansour, Thursday 27 January 2011, The Majallah An Interview with Palestinian Ambassador, Afif Safieh Few diplomats can match the credentials of Palestinian Ambassador Afif Safieh who has represented the PLO in different diplomatic missions around the world for almost 30 years. In this interview with The Majalla, Ambassador Safieh reflects on the flaws of the Palestinian-Israeli peace process, which seems to have reached yet another dead end, while the Arab world perpetually waits for a repeat of what he calls the Eisenhower moment from the United States. Few diplomats can match the credentials of Palestinian Ambassador Afif Safieh. Having spent his youth as a political activist—as chairman of the Palestinian Student Union first in Belgium and ...
Posted Feb 6, 2011 6:41 PM by PNIC Staff
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Palestinian Authority: End Violence Against Egypt Demonstrators
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 201111:05 AMCONTACT: Human Rights Watch (HRW) Tel: +1-212-216-1832 Email: hrwpress@hrw.org US, EU Should Suspend Security Assistance to PA Unless Abuses are AddressedRAMALLAH - February 3 - The Palestinian Authority should end police violence against peaceful demonstrators, the latest instance being an attack against demonstrators at an evening rally on February 2, 2011, in Ramallah in support of the Egypt protests, Human Rights Watch said today. Police punched, kicked, and detained participants in the demonstration, as well as at least two journalists and a Human Rights Watch research assistant."The Palestinian Authority should immediately make clear that its ‘state-building' training of security forces does not include beating peaceful ...
Posted Feb 6, 2011 7:06 PM by PNIC Staff
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Somebody Please Hand Abbas the Revolver on the Silver Tray
By Stuart Littlewood, February 2, 2011"In times gone by, a high ranking loser would recognize when the game was up and do the decent thing. He would retire to his study and close the door. The butler would bring a glass of best brandy and a loaded revolver on a silver tray, and discreetly withdraw. After a few moments’ reflection and penning a farewell note, the gentleman would blow his brains out and save everyone an awful lot of trouble." (Stuart Littlewood)In all our joy and excitement for Egypt let us not lose sight of the grey and sinister blob that is Mahmoud Abbas.He must be asking himself – fearfully – why he has so far escaped the purge ...
Posted Feb 6, 2011 7:14 PM by PNIC Staff
Remarks on President Lula's Visit
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