Salfeet Welcomes New American Corner as a Sign of Friendship and Cooperation

December 15, 2009

Jerusalem: The Governor of Salfeet, Brigadier General Munir Aboushi; the Mayor of the Municipality of Salfeet,Tahseen Abd Al-Haleem Salimah; and U.S. Consul General Daniel Rubinstein joined the people of Salfeet to celebrate the opening of a new American Corner on December 15.

Consul General Rubinstein acknowledged the efforts and cooperation of the people of the Governorate of Salfeet, emphasizing that this new American Corner "symbolizes the commitment of the United States to continue building mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the Palestinian people."

American Corners are partnerships between U.S. embassies or consulates and local communities. They serve as a resource for residents of those local communities, offering access to information about American culture, society, and values, as well as information on educational opportunities in the United States. The American Corner in Salfeet, located in the Salfeet Municipal Library, is the third American Corner dedicated to working with the Palestinian people. The other two American Corners are located in Jericho and Gaza.

For more information please contact the U.S. Consulate General’s Press Office at 02-622-6908.