Israel After Olmert: Insider Briefing with Meretz MK Abu Vilan (in person and by conference call)

Israel after Olmert
(*See below for how to hear the talk via conference call)

On the same day that Israel’s ruling Kadima party chooses a new chairperson to replace Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who has publicly pledged to resign, Meretz MK Abu Vilan will offer us his valuable insights into what awaits Israel in the post-Olmert era. What are the key differences between the two major contenders for Olmert’s job – Tzipi Livni and Sha’ul Mofaz? Will Olmert’s successor be able to form a viable coalition, or is Israel headed for new elections? Does Olmert’s departure signal the denouement of the peace process with the Palestinians? And will the next Prime Minister be willing to continue the informal peace negotiations with Syria?

Come and Join us on Wednesday, September 17, 12:30pm, at Beit Shalom located at 114 W 26St, 10th Floor, New York, New York.

Please Call Rachel at 212-242-4500 with your RSVP

*Here's how to join us by conference call, if you can't make it to New York City:

Conference Dial-in Number: (218) 339-4300

Participant Access Code: 388791#

About MK Abu Vilan
Born in Kibbutz Negba, MK Abu Vilan has been a member of Knesset for Meretz for three consecutive terms. He is a founder of Peace Now and previously served as secretary of the Mapam party (one of the three parties that founded Meretz), secretary of the National Kibbutz Movement, and an emissary of HaShomer Hatzair and Kibbutz Artzi in North America. Abu Vilan graduated from Hebrew University in Jerusalem, with degrees in economics and philosophy. He is a regular guest at Beit Shalom.