For Immediate Release:
Media Contact: Kara Silverman
212-584-4331 or ksilverman@5wpr.com
First ever Chairman’s Conference to be held on Capital Hill
Parliamentarians from five continents to gather in order to mobilize support for Israel
Washington D.C – May 14, 2008: MK Binyamin Elon, Chairman of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus (www.cac.org.il) will gather together with the chairmen of the 12 international sister caucus’ at the inaugural Chairman’s Conference. The conference will be held on Capital Hill May 21-22nd. The Chairmen’s caucus will be hosted by the Chairman of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus, Congressman Dave Weldon (R) and Congressman Elliot Engel (D) for the two day event. Parliamentarians from Israel, EU, South Africa, Switzerland, Japan, Philippines, Brazil, Uruguay and Canada will be in attendance for the Conference.
The two day conference will focus on United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian Refugees issue which is a major component of MK Elon’s “Israeli Initiative”. Other issues being discussed at the conference include the plight of the forgotten Jewish refugees, and the peace process: challenges & opportunities and the plight of religious minorities in the Middle East. A variety of Congressman, Senators, academics and industry experts will be addressing the conference. Also, in attendance will be MK Amira Dotan, Chairperson of the Knesset Foreign Affairs Committee and a supporter of the “Israeli initiative”.
“The Israeli Initiative” is MK Elon’s proposed solution for solving the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. It is based on three principles; a humanitarian solution for Palestinian Refugees, a regional solution, and Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.
A press conference will be held on May 22nd at 10:30am in room 121 Cannon House Office Building on Capital Hill. During the press conference the Joint Statement of Purpose will signed and the award ceremony will be conducted. For a list of other events available to media please contact Kara Silverman, 5W Public Relations, at 212-584-4331 or ksilverman@5wpr.com