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  • Supporting Cooperation Between Police and Youth Supporting Cooperation Between Police and Youth

    Public Affairs Officer Frank Finver and Cultural and Educational Exchanges Officer Alistair Baskey attended the closing ceremony of the PD-funded “Junior Police Project” in the West Bank town of Salfeet. The three-month project provided 240 youth the opportunity to learn from policemen about their daily work.

  • 30 High School Students from Gaza Visit America 30 High School Students from Gaza Visit America

    The U.S. Department of State sponsored a two-week visit to the U.S. focused on human rights and democracy for a group of 30 high school students from Gaza.

  • English Access Microscholarship Graduation English Access Microscholarship Graduation

    The English Access Microscholarship Program (ACCESS), funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by AMIDEAST, is celebrating the graduation of 925 Palestinian students from throughout the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem this month.

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U.S. Government Contributes $40 million to UNRWA
U.S. Consul General Daniel Rubinstein announced a U.S. contribution of $40 million to UNRWA.

U.S. Government Contributes $40 million to UNRWA

U.S. Consulate Warns Public Against Visa Fraud
If visa applicants suspect someone of committing visa fraud, report it immediately to the Consulate.

U.S. Consulate Warns Public Against Visa Fraud

People-to-People Exchanges
Supporting Greater Palestinian-Israeli Interaction at all Ages.

People-to-People Exchanges

Update on Developments in Haiti
S. Clinton: "We saw the arrival of the USNS Comfort, a hospital ship with more than 600 medical personnel."


Cultural and Educational Activities
Honoring 97 Graduates of the English ACCESS Micro-scholarship Program

Honoring 97 Graduates of the English ACCESS Micro-scholarship Program
The English Access Micro-scholarship Program (ACCESS) is celebrating the graduation of its fourth class of students since the program’s inception with a series of ceremonies in Ramallah and Gaza.

American Musician Peter Yarrow and Members of “Operation Respect” in Ramallah

American Musician Peter Yarrow and Members of “Operation Respect” in Ramallah
U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem hosted American Musician Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary) and three members of his team at “Operation Respect”.

AY 2011 - 2012 Fulbright Science and Technology Scholarship PHD Student Program

AY 2011 - 2012 Fulbright Science and Technology Scholarship PHD Student Program
The Fulbright Science and Technology Scholarship is a highly selective program for Ph.D. study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering. Approximately 45 awards will be competed worldwide for candidates who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields. Deadline: May 15, 2010.

American Corner Jericho Kicks-off Semester-long English Classes

American Corner Jericho Kicks-off Semester-long English Classes
To continue supporting students of Jericho, and in recognition of the immense importance of English and the power of language to create cultural bridges, the American Corner in Jericho launched two semester-long English language classes.

U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem Highlights “Health Education and Awareness Month” With a Special Quiz Night Competition

“Health Education and Awareness Month” With a Special Quiz Night Competition
Consulate General Jerusalem hosted a lively and competitive Quiz Night in Ramallah. This event highlighted the PD theme of the month “Health Education and Awareness.”