This will be an important weekend, with Clinton due to boost Palestinian sovereignty by his kingly presence in the Palestinian Autonomy. We urge all women and men of good will to join us in a demonstration on Saturday night, welcoming Clinton with the following messages:
Yes to a Palestinian State!
We Agree with Hillary: Two States!
Free Palestinian Political Prisoners!
On Sunday, we hope that Hillary Clinton will have breakfast with the following ad, to appear in Ha’aretz, English edition:
Good Morning, Hillary!
We’re delighted that you came. In the Middle East, too, the most determined and rational voice for peace has been that of women – Palestinian and Israeli.
By now, we think most people understand: without the Palestinians having a state of their own, peace will never happen. Could we also ask you to mention that Jerusalem must be a shared capital?
Thank you for taking the lead, as women often do, in searching for an equitable solution.
The Jerusalem Link: A Women’s Joint Venture for Peace
Bat Shalom Jerusalem Center for Women
Jerusalem, Israel Jerusalem, Palestine
And we are placing the following ad for Bill on Monday morning:
Good Morning, Bill
We know you’ll be hearing extremist voices with every cup of coffee. We want you to keep in mind, however, that a majority of Palestinians and Israelis believe in moderation, in ending the bloodshed – indeed, in peace.
Our peace movement of women has consistently said:
Share the land – two states for our two nations; and
Share Jerusalem – as the capital of both states.
You represent our wishes when you demand an end to settlement expansion.
We also believe in freeing political prisoners as an inevitable step in reconciliation.
So enjoy the coffee. . . and sweeten it with the moderate majority.
The Jerusalem Link: A Women’s Joint Venture for Peace
Bat Shalom Jerusalem Center for Women
Jerusalem, Israel Jerusalem, Palestine