Video: The Elders hear first hand about life in Gaza, Bil'in and East Jerusalem

The Elders were unable to visit Gaza but spoke with young people and others via video link. They then went to the West Bank village of Bil'in where a local protest movement against the separation wall is gaining momentum. In the evening they visited a Palestinian family in East Jerusalem evicted from their homes by Israeli authorities.

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Gaza must be rebuilt now

Jimmy Carter

The Guardian | 19 Dec 2009

We can wait no longer to restart the Middle East peace process. The human suffering in Gaza demands urgent relief.

Goldstone and Gaza

By Jimmy Carter

International Herald Tribune | 05 Nov 2009

It is imperative that the United States and the international community take steps to assure that the rebuilding of Gaza be commenced, and without delay. The cries of homeless and freezing people demand relief.

Accounting for Gaza

Mary Robinson

Project Syndicate | 30 Sep 2009

This week the United Nations Human Rights Council will debate the report of the fact-finding mission led by Judge Richard Goldstone on human rights violations in the Gaza conflict. Let us hope that it is a full and fair examination based on the report’s findings and recommendations.

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Video: The Elders hear first hand about life in Gaza, Bil'in and East Jerusalem

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