On Tuesday, January 15th, Geneva Initiative hosted a gathering in Bat Yam for over 150 people.

Among the participants were both immigrants from the former Soviet Union and veteran Israelis affiliated with Israeli political parties such as Labor and Yisrael Beitenu.

The evening gathering, entitled "Renewing Negotiations following the Annapolis Conference: Risks and Prospects," included lectures by Col. (Res.) Shaul Arieli and former Palestinian minister Sufyan Abu Zaida.