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UPDATED: 19 May 2009 GMT
  • President Obama Welcomes PA President Abbas President Obama welcomes PA President Abbas

    The two-state solution: "that's how the United States views our long-term strategic interests -- a situation in which the Palestinians can prosper, they can start businesses, they can educate their children, they can send them to college, they can prosper economically." - Photo courtesy of the White House (Pete Souza)

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  • BERJAYA "Eco-Poetry" Contest Winners

    The Consulate General would like to thank everyone who participated in our Eco-Poetry contest held during last month’s environmental education month. All participants will receive an official certificate of achievement.

  • CG Walles Highlights Importance of Private Sector CG Walles Highlights Importance of Private Sector

    U.S Consul General Jake Walles underscored U.S. efforts to build the foundations of a prosperous Palestinian state. He also emphasized the vital role that Palestinian women play in the economic, social and political aspects of their communities.

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President Obama meets with PA President Abbas
Calls for international support of two-state solution

President Obama meets with PA President Abbas

Secretary Clinton on Settlements:
Without exception, all settlement activities must stop

Secretary Clinton on Settlements:

President Obama in Egypt
The President will give a speech on June 4 about America’s relations with the Muslim World

President Obama in Egypt

Ambassador Rice to the UN Security Council:
Peace is an international priority. All parties must meet Roadmap obligations.


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Let's Barbeque! It's Summer!

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American Corners Jericho

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Peace Process
Working towards Middle East Peace

Cultural and Educational Activities
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Call for Applications:
The Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem announces the AY 2010-2011: Hubert Humphrey Fellowship program, Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program, and Fulbright Science and Technology Scholarship PHD Student program.

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Connecting with Historian to Support American Studies at Hebron University
Continuing its American Studies digital videoconference lecture series, the Consulate General connected American Historian Brooks Simpson, Professor of History and Humanities at Arizona State University to Palestinian students and professors at Hebron University.

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Consulate General Salutes Media on World Press Freedom Day
The Consulate General welcomed over 80 Palestinian journalists and media representatives to a special event in Ramallah to mark World Press Freedom Day on May 5. Consul for Press and Cultural Affairs Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm delivered remarks praising the courage and professionalism of Palestinian journalists.

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American Corner Jericho Draws Enthusiastic Young Filmgoers
Responding to popular demand, the American Corner in Jericho screened the children’s film Hercules for an enthusiastic audience of 45 young visitors on May 1. The children connected with the story’s hero and his persistence as they watched him pursue his goals despite many challenges.

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Hope for a Future Palestinian State at Peace with Israel
Rafat Rayyan who participated in a 3-week State Department program in the United States entitled “Accountability in Business and Government” held a one-hour webchat discussion with students attending the California chapter’s Junior Statesmen of America convention on April 25th.