The most popular programs for the Israeli-Palestine Peace Process Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1019 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 19:04:11 GMT Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-4 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama talked about U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, focusing on political reforms after a wave of popular uprisings in Arab countries from Tunisia to Syria. In his remarks he praised the democratic nature of the uprisings and contrasted the revolutionary sentiment with the terrorism of al-Qaida, and pledged moral and economic development support to assist the people of the region. He also called for a solution to the impasse in negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, specifically calling for a recognition of a sovereign Palestine along the 1967 borders. He remarked, "the status quo is unsustainable, and Israel too must act boldly to advance a lasting peace," and that "Palestinians will never realize their independence by denying the right of Israel to exist." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299606-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299606-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas presented his case for recognition of a Palestinian state in his address to the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-2 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a joint news conference. Topics included Iran's nuclear program, the two-state solution for peace, and U.S. policy toward Syria. The news conference took place during President Obama's first trip to Israel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311628-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311628-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT In his first address to the United Nations General Assembly President Bush talked about joint counterterrorism efforts and the global threat of terrorism. He also talked about Israeli-PLO peace talks, referring to an independent state of "Palestine" as an outcome of the talks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167220-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167220-2 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Historian Walid Khalidi discussed recent developments in Middle Eastern politics in the context of the history of the region. While discussing the relationship between Palestine, Israel, and the United States he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the most dangerous leader in the world and criticized the U.S. policy of "no daylight" with Israel saying it enhances Israel's sense of "entitlement and license." He said he believes that it has larger consequences, re-enforcing the notion of American complicity in Arab minds. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the Carnegie Conference Center at this event of the Middle East Institute. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308899-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308899-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ralph Peters talks about his latest collection of articles on such subjects as the U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the problems in the Middle East, and U.S.-Russia relations. He spoke in Montreal, Canada, at an event hosted by the Canadian Institute for Jewish Research. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292856-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292856-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel addressed the annual conference of the Jewish Federation. He said the Middle East peace process would fail without significant dialogue and called for peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians to begin as soon as possible and without preconditions. He also said negotiations must address permanent-status issues including borders, refugees and Jerusalem. He also reiterated the U.S. position that Israel must halt construction in West Bank settlements. Mr. Emanuel spoke in place of President Obama, who canceled his appearance to attend the Fort Hood shooting victims' memorial service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289926-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289926-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about U.S. policy and political unrest in the Middle East. Dennis Ross said the U.S. had outdated assumptions about the Arab world, and also talked about a possible vote in the United Nations recognizing Palestine as a state. Following his remarks a panel focused on U.S. relations with Israel and the Middle East peace process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298816-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298816-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Ambassador Sallai Meridor talked about Israeli counter-terrorism efforts against homegrown, regional and international terrorist organizations. He also talked about recent conflict in Gaza in its impact on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, Israel's response to terror attacks in Mumbai, as well as other relevant regional security issues. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283131-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283131-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Schneer talked about the Balfour Declaration, which split historic Palestine between the Israels and Palestinians and created one of the longest running conflicts in modern history. Professor Schneer spoke at the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum in Atlanta. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297696-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to reporters following a White House meeting. Prime Minister Netanyahu, in reference to President Obama's Middle East speech earlier in the week, said his country cannot go back to borders that existed in 1967 as part of a peace deal with the Palestinians. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299624-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The spoke about the future of the Middle East peace process, engagement with the Arab world, and their views on Iran's nuclear program. They also responded to questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286436-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286436-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke to reporters about a variety of issues including the federal budget and Middle East peace. Following his prepared remarks he answered questions from reporters about the economy, energy policy, and foreign policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163462-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163462-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the 2009 General Assembly of the The Jewish Federations of North America. Other speakers included human rights activist Natan Sharansky, who earlier this year was named chairman of the Executive at the Jewish Agency for Israel, and Jerry Silverman, the new president and CEO of The Jewish Federations of North America. The annual Sapir Awards for Campaign Excellence were presented. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289883-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289883-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Gideon Levy, columnist for [Haaretz] (Israel), talks about his coverage of the Israeli occupation of Gaza over the past two decades. He spoke at an event held at Columbia University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295933-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295933-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT New York Times Columnist Roger Cohen and Wall Street Journal Deputy Editorial Page Editor Bret Stephens debated U.S. and Israel's policies towards Iran. Topics included Iran's nuclear program and whether diplomatic efforts or military action against Iran were appropriate. Following the debate, Gabriela Shalev, Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations spoke about Israel's current relationship with the U.S. and the Middle East peace process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293263-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293263-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190168-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190168-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former British Prime Minister and Special U.N. Envoy to the Middle East Tony Blair testified about negotiations and efforts to achieve a peace agreement between Israelis and Palestinians. In his testimony he said that there was a "moment of opportunity" for a peaceful settlement, but he also acknowledged the formidable obstacles to a negotiated settlement, including internal Palestinian divisions and the continued expansion of Israeli settlements into areas the Palestinians want to include in their state. He called on both sides to get back on a path towards peace by the end of the year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286331-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286331-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Finkelstein talked about his book, [Image and Reality of the Israel-Palestine Conflict], published by Verso Books. In his speech, Mr. Finkelstein argued that while different moral conclusions can be reached using the historical facts surrounding the origins of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the facts themselves are indisputable. He also said that the memory of the Holocaust and the charge of anti-Semitism are widely used to deflect criticism of Israeli policies toward the Palestinians. He discussed the work and views of a number of other scholars, including author Joan Peters, Israeli historian Benny Morris, and Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz. Following prepared remarks, Mr. Finkelstein responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181037-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas spoke to reporters before the start of the re-opening of peace talks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295299-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295299-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT James Carroll talked about his book [Jerusalem, Jerusalem: How the Ancient City Ignited Our Modern World] (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011). He talked about the history of the ancient city and the religious fervor and conflicts it has inspired. He was joined then joined by leaders of other religions in a panel discussion, moderated by Ms. Miller, that focused on how the city's different faiths can create peace in a sacred site often marred by religious violence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298519-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298519-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Hanan Ashrawi, a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, discussed the impact of the recent political unrest in the Arab world on the Palestinians as well as the Middle East peace process. She gave a Palestinian perspective of President Obama's call for a settlement based on the 1967 borders, and also commented on Israel Prime Minister's recent speech to a joint meeting of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299745-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299745-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mark Braverman takes a critical look at Israel's treatment of the Palestinians in the occupied territories. Mr. Braverman argues that Israeli security does not need to come at the expense of justice for the Palestinians. He spoke at Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh,North Carolina. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294468-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294468-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former President Jimmy Carter talked about his book [Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid], published by Simon and Schuster. In his book he argues that the only way for Israel to achieve lasting security is to withdraw from occupied territory and revert to internationally-recognized boundaries. At this event former President Carter summarized the book and addressed issues surrounding its public reception, including his use of the word "apartheid," his statements regarding Jews and the American media, his opinions on the responsibility of Palestinian leadership, and his decision not to debate Harvard Professor Alan Dershowitz at the event. He also apologized for a sentence in the book that implies Israel is responsible for stopping Palestinian acts of terror, and challenged Brandeis University students and professors to travel to the region to determine whether his claims regarding human rights abuses are justified. President Carter responded to audience members' questions. Immediately following the event and former President Carter's departure, Alan Dershowitz was allowed to respond to points made by former President Carter regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Mr. Dershowitz challenged several points made in the book, calling former President Carter's synopsis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict overly simplistic and claiming that the former president changes his approach depending on his audience. He also questioned Carter's influence on Yasser Arafat's decision to reject the terms offered at Camp David in 2000. Then Mr. Dershowitz debated with students in the audience on topics including the influence of Israeli checkpoints on religious fundamentalism, the role of Iran in the Middle East, and the impact of Israeli settlements on the peace process. The program contains a portion with poor audio quality at the start of Mr. Dershowitz's remarks due to technical problems in the auditorium. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196330-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196330-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rashid Khalidi talked about his book, [Brokers of Deceit: How the U.S. Has Undermined Peace in the Middle East], in which he argues that the U.S. is far from being an impartial broker in negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians. He said that since 1982 the U.S. has had several opportunities to move the peace process forward but decided to thwart them all. Professor Khalidi speaks at the Institute for Palestine Studies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311927-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311927-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Middle East experts talked about the Middle East peace process, efforts to reinvigorate face-to-face negotiations, and the impact of the tensions between Israel and the Palestinian Authority on U.S. foreign policy. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296171-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296171-2 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Jordan's King Abdullah II spoke to reporters and answered questions following their meeting on the last day of President Obama's trip to the Middle East. Among the topics they addressed were the growing number of Syrian refugees in Jordan, the threat of new extremism in the region as the Syrian civil war continued, and the future of the Middle East peace process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311678-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311678-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jody Powell, a Carter administration press secretary, was heard talking about how the Camp David Accords were reached. Scenes were shown in the background from various dates and places, including in Washington, D.C., Camp David, and a September 10, 1978, trip to Gettysburg National Military Park. Egyptian President Anwar El Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, facilitated by President Carter, negotiated the accords during twelve days at Camp David. The agreement was signed on September 17, 1978, at the White House. The date and location of the interview are not known. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295587-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295587-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Syrian Ambassador Imad Moustapha and Robert Satloff spoke about relations between the U.S. and Syria, the importance of strengthening diplomacy between Syria and the U.S., and the potential role of regional powers in the future of Middle East peace negotiations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289963-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289963-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Yehuda Shaul talked about his service in the Israeli Defense Force in the West Bank, and about the organization, Breaking the Silence, he founded of Israeli soldiers whose mission is to give public witness to the impact on Israeli society of military service in the West Bank and Gaza. He presented a computerized version of the photo exhibition that the group is bringing to Philadelphia, Cambridge, and Boston during February and March. He responded to audience members' questions. This talk at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace also was sponsored by Brit Tzedek v'Shalom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204007-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204007-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mitchell Bard argues that while the Israel lobby is often charged with overly influencing U.S. foreign policy goals in the Middle East, the real power lies with the Arab lobby. This lobby, he says, is made up of oil companies, U.S. diplomats, members of congress, Middle East-funded think tanks, and professors who push for policies that benefit Arab states. He spoke at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296741-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296741-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell spoke about his experiences as Obama's special envoy, as well as current developments and challenges in the region. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303666-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303666-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robert Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the war in Afghanistan, Israeli-Palestinian peace process, and health care reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288615-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The United Nations General Assembly voted in favor of Palestinian statehood. The resolution upgraded the Palestinians' status to a "non-member observer state" and was approved by a more than two-thirds majority of the 193-member general assembly with a vote of 138-9, with 41 abstaining. U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said the vote places "further obstacles in the path of peace." Israel and the United states were against the resolution because they said it conflicts with peace deal negotiations. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and others addressed the General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309681-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309681-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT British Foreign Secretary William Hague reported to the House of Commons on the situation in the Middle East. He said the United Kingdom had given formal recognition to the Syrian opposition after recent meetings in which opposition leaders promised to be inclusive of Syria's various minority groups. Addressing the violence in the Israel, Secretary Hague had no new information regarding a possible cease fire, and he said Hamas bored primary responsibility for the conflict. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309547-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309547-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Scholars talked about Israel's raid on a Turkish aid flotilla to Gaza and its impact on the Middle East peace process. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of the Israeli blockade on the people of Gaza, Turkey's response to the incident and changing foreign policy in the region, as well as efforts to foster Palestinian reconciliation. The panelists responded to questions from audience members at the end of the discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293913-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293913-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Izzeldin Abuelaish, a Palestinian doctor whose three daughters and niece were killed by Israeli forces during the 2009 raid on Gaza, argues for an end to the bloodshed between Israelis and Palestinians. This event, hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore, was held at the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C. on February 28, 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298538-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298538-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Israeli and Palestinian conflict scholars talked about the future of Palestine. Panelists discussed the economic, social, and humanitarian challenges the Palestinian people face after years of conflict with Israel, focusing on the consequences of U.S. support of Israel with other Arab countries and U.S. media coverage of the conflict. The 21st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference was held by the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309080-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309080-2 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Four journalists talked about Israel's policies toward Palestinians, and U.S. policy toward Israel. Katrina vande Heuvel moderated. This program was part of J's Streets inaugural conference. J Street is a new progressive organization that focuses on the relationship between the U.S. and Israel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289632-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289632-2 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Kinzer takes a critical look at our current involvement in the Middle East and argues for strengthening our relationship with Turkey and Iran, countries which he says share our democratic values. Mr. Kinzer spoke at the SETA Foundation in Washington,D.C. He spoke about his visit to Iran the previous month. Then he discussed his book with Mr. Ustan and responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294772-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294772-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Ashrawi talked about her memoir, [This Side of Peace: A Personal Account], published by Simon and Schuster. The book talks about her life growing up as a Christian Arab woman in a Muslim-dominated section of the world and how she dealt with her differences in becoming an Arab leader. It focuses on her personal participation in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. She also used the work to profile the Palestinian community from within. It talks about the PLO, Yasser Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin, the Oslo talks, and the relationship between Israelis and Palestinians. She also talked about her experiences in the United States, including her confrontation with various forms of discrimination and dislike. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65105-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Paul McGeough talked about his book [Kill Khalid: The Failed Mossad Assassination of Khalid Mishal and the Rise of Hamas] (New Press (March 10, 2009). He talked about the failed poisoning of Khalid Mishal by the Israelis in 1997 and Mishal's subsequent rise to the top leadership position in Hamas. Topics included the future of Hamas and the best methods for the world to deal with the organization. Mr. McGeough responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Paul McGeough, former editor and current chief correspondent for [The Sydney Morning Herald], has reported for the last eight years from the U.S., Iraq, Afghanistan, and other trouble spots. Among other awards he has twice been named "Australian Journalist of the Year." He is the author of [Manhattan to Baghdad: Despatches from the Frontline in the War on Terror] and [In Baghdad: A Reporter's War]. The program "The Rise of Hamas" was held April 6, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. PT in the World Affairs Council Auditorium. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285697-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285697-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Pulitzer Prize-winning author Kai Bird talks about growing up in the Middle East(Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon) at a time when the roots of the modern Arab-Israeli conflict were being laid. Mr. Bird spoke at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294059-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294059-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney gave the daily White House briefing. White House Budget Director Jack Lew spoke at the White House daily briefing about the specifics of paying for President Obama's jobs plan. Jay Carney later took questions on the plan as well as U.S. opposition to the United Nations Palestinian statehood resolution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301487-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301487-2 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Israeli and Palestinian youth leaders discussed the Middle East peace process. They talked about efforts to organize a grass roots movement in support of a two-state solution and the Palestinian's bid for statehood at United Nations General Assembly meeting later in the week. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301616-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301616-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Foreign policy experts talked about some of the challenges facing the next White House administration, including Iran's nuclear program, Israeli-Palestinian tensions, and the continuing unrest in Egypt and Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308870-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Saree Makdisi talked about his book [Palestine Inside Out: An Everyday Occupation], published by W.W. Norton. In the book he talks about life for Palestinians under Israeli occupation and the impact of the partition wall separating Israel and its settlements inside the occupied territory from the rest of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. In his appearance at the Palestine Center he provided details of everyday life for Palestinians, read selections from his book, and used maps to supplement his presentation. Following his remarks, Professor Makdisi responded to audience members' questions. Saree Makdisi is a professor of English and comparative literature at UCLA. He is a frequent contributor to the [Los Angeles Times]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204804-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204804-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT New Story Leadership for the Middle East fellowship program alumni talked about growing up in Israel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306935-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306935-2 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the U.S.-Israel relationship and the Middle East peace process. They advocated that the United States pay less attention to the peace process, and instead focus on political unrest in the region in countries like Egypt and Syria. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301857-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301857-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT