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Middle East forum to promote peace
Monday 12 July 2010
Following the attack by Israeli armed forces on the 'Gaza Freedom Flotilla' Greens NSW MP Sylvia Hale is heading to the Middle East to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
Prior to leaving, Sylvia Hale will be hosting a forum on peace in the Middle East in Sydney on Tuesday July 13
The forum will also feature Brami Jegan of the aid organisation APHEDA and Antony Loewenstein, journalist and author of many articles and essays on the Middle East.
"The status quo in the Middle East is unsustainable," Ms Hale said. "The global community has a role to play in helping to seek a solution to a tragedy that has now seen decades of conflict.
"The citizens of Gaza deserve more than an endless cycle of violence and oppression.
"We hope that this forum can provide some insight into the situation and look at potential solutions that provide humane and equitable solutions for the region," Ms Hale said.
The Greens Middle east forum will be held at the AMWU Building, 136 Chalmers St, Surry Hills from 6 pm to 8pm on Tuesday 13 July 2010
The forum is a public event.
Contact: Colin Hesse on 02 9230 3030 or 0401 719 124
Sylvia Hale MLC Ph. 02 9230 3030 Email: 