Elman speaks with Senator Gillibrand’s staff on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Miriam F. Elman, Associate Professor of Political Science, discussed
recent developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and
opportunities for jumpstarting the Middle East peace process during
President Obama’s second term with staff members of U.S. Senator Kirsten
Gillibrand (D-NY) on January 10, 2012. Participating in the
conversation were members of the Senator’s local and Washington, D.C.
staff responsible for portfolios on foreign affairs and homeland
security. Also participating were three members of the Syracuse Area
Middle East Dialogue group (SAMED), Mark Field, Mohamed Khater, and
Donald J. Kirby, S.J. Founded in 1981, SAMED is an inter-faith and
inter-cultural organization that advocates for a just, sustainable peace
to the Middle East conflict. 01/16/13