GI regional leadership conference in Kfar Saba

	On May 30, the Mayor of Kfar Saba, Yehuda Ben Hemo, hosted the GI conference organized in combination with Shlomo Madmon, head of Likud in Kfar Saba and graduate of the GI Leadership course.

30.05.2010

The event brought together a panel from contrasting sides of the political spectrum including Col (Ret.) Shaul Arieli, MK Shlomo Madmon (Likud), former Knesset Member and GI Co-Architect Yossi Beilin, and former Palestinian Authority Minister Sufian Abu-Zaida. The speakers addressed about 100 municipal officials, business leaders, and senior position holders of the city, outlining the prospects and perils of the peace process, and the different policy options which face Israel and the Palestinians. Former Palestinian Authority Minister Sufian Abu-Zaida spoke of Mahmoud Abbas's and senior Fatah members' support for the Geneva Initiative. Yossi Beilin discussed the priniples of the GI, stating it is proof that it is possible for parties who want to reach an agreement, to do so. Mayor Yehuda Ben Hemo said the moment Prime Minister Netanyhu declared the need for two states for two peoples, it became clear to him that the way to reach a solution is with discussions between both sides.

Municipal officials, business leaders, and senior position holders attending conference in Kfar Saba

Shlomo Madmon (Likud)

Col (Ret.) Shaul Arieli

(Left to Right) Former MK Yossi Beilin, Shlomo Madmon (Likud), Former PA Minister Sufian Abu-Zaida

This activity was made possible by the Spanish Cooperation Office – AECID