On April 3rd-4th, Geneva Initiative held a weekend seminar for Israeli ministerial and parliamentary assistants in Ma'aleh Hahamisha.

Over 30 assistants attended the seminar, which opened with a tour of the separation barrier around Jerusalem, guided by Col. (Res.) Shaul Arieli.

The seminar featured panels on various issues, with speakers including former Palestinian minister Sufian Abu-Zaideh, Geneva Initiative Director General Gadi Baltiansky, former deputy head of the National Security Council Israeli Oron, and Adi Mintz, former director general of the Yesha settlement council.