Al-Liqa’ Center

Wednesday Evening Forum
15 August 2007

“The Future in light of what is happening in the Palestinian scene”

Al-Liqa’ Center held its evening forum to discuss “The future in light of what is happening in the Palestinian scene”. The forum was introduced and moderated by Mr. Musa Darwish, the Deputy Director of Al-Liqa’. The forum was attended by academicians, religious figures, politicians and others from all sectors of Palestinian society. All those who took part in the discussion condemned of what had happened in Gaza since these unfortunate intra-Palestinian events divide instead of unite Palestinians against occupation. They added that a dialogue is needed as well as the dire need for HAMAS to retreat from its June coup and its negative consequences. This would require an end to negative media campaigns by all sides concerned in order to create an atmosphere for dialogue. Those attending the forum agreed that it is necessary to form a third political body that would be able to help resolve the conflict through mediation.

 They all agreed that the conflict taking place is a struggle between two different political ways. There is a dire need to find common grounds for constructive dialogue based on national interest and not on partisan or factional bases.