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    Strategic Dialogue with Civil Society 2012 Summit

    Secretary Clinton: "The pathway to that future of greater democracy, freedom, human rights...is going to be a hard road for many millions...We have to continue making the case for respect and tolerance and openness that is at the root of any true sustainable democracy..."

  • Assistant Secretary Feltman on Middle East

    Assistant Secretary Feltman on Middle East

    “We remain committed to realizing a comprehensive peace in the Middle East that includes a secure Israel side-by-side with a viable Palestinian state. The U.S. continues to support a future Palestinian state that is democratic, capable of providing law & order, economically prosperous..& a source of stability."

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    TechCamp Empowers Palestinian Women

    Eighty women from Palestinian civil society & industry met with leading international & Palestinian technologists to learn how to utilize cutting-edge technologies to address the challenges & opportunities facing their organizations & how to connect with global networks interested in helping implement innovative solutions.

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    Environmental Conservation in Hebron

    Consul General Rubinstein joined students and teachers involved in the Environmental Club at the Korean-Palestinian Primary School for Boys in Hebron to clean up and plant flowers on the School grounds and for other environmental activities.

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    Anigone Rising Live in Concert

    The U.S. Consulate General hosted a number of live concerts for the New York-based Rock n' Roll band Antigone Rising, during their first ever visit to Jerusalem and the West Bank, February 25-27, 2012  

  • Nicole Taylor in Jerusalem and West Bank
    Nicole Taylor in Jerusalem and West Bank

    The U.S. Consulate General hosted American Arts Envoy Nicole Taylor, for a musical evening featuring a mix of classical and spiritual music with students from the Magnificat Institute on February 12 in Jerusalem. Taylor also lead music workshops and exhibitions throughout the West Bank.  

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    Consul General Inaugurates Rehabilitated School

    On January 11, American Consul General Daniel Rubinstein inaugurated rehabilitated roads and the Abu Baker Al-Sadeeq Primary boy's school in the Sinjil Municipality. The rehabilitation projects were funded by the United States Agency for International Development and implemented by CHF International. 

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    America House Sponsors Women's Bazaar

    The U.S. Consulate General’s America House hosted the 2nd Annual Women's Micro-Enterprise Bazaar and Fashion Show on December 15, at the Ambassador Hotel. The bazaar featured handicrafts by Palestinian women from the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Jerusalem.  

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    Palestinian Youth Excel in English Language Program

    Consul General Rubinstein: I know that studying foreign languages is not easy, but it is an important skill that you may benefit from for the rest of your lives..Just as speaking Arabic allows me to have richer, more interesting experiences in my life, your ability to speak English will create opportunities for you. 

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    PalConnect Sparks Innovation and Networking

    The U.S. Consulate General-sponsored social media conference “PalConnect” concluded on December 6. PalConnect provided a forum for Palestinians from the West Bank, Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip to discuss the Palestinian social media landscape and the potential roles and uses of social media in Palestinian society.  

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    Legacy Jams with Audiences in Hebron and Jerusalem

    The U.S. Consulate General was pleased to sponsor the visit of American hip hop group, Legacy, for a series of workshops and live concert performances in the West Bank and Jerusalem, December 1-3, 2011. ...