Elliot Adams On October 2009 Trip to Gaza

Submitted by John Amidon on Wed, 12/16/2009 - 12:38

December 16, 2009

 

Elliott Adams, Board Member of Veterans For Peace, National
 and past president of Veterans for Peace,
 will speak on his October, 2009 trip to Gaza

Thursday, December 17, 2009 
7:00 - 9:00 PM 
Bethlehem Town Hall 
445 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY

For more information kindly read below or call 466-1192 

In  October 2009, Elliott Adams traveled to Gaza with Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility and Veterans For Peace. The delegation met with government officials, educational institutions, NGOs, student groups, cultural centers, medical institutions, and ordinary citizens to learn about Gaza. In his slide presentation Elliott considers both the complexity and tragedy of Gaza, considering such questions as: What is the lasting impact of the January attack and invasion by Israel and the implications of the 3-year-old blockade? What is the role of Hamas?  Is there any possible solution to this political powder keg in the Middle East? How might we find a lasting peace? Is our 3 billion dollars a year in military aid to Israel helpful to creating peace? What is our responsibility as American citizens and taxpayers? Please join us this evening for an important presentation and discussion about Gaza. 

 Paz, John

PS Time is fleeting and our next chapter meeting is Monday, December 21, 2009.