September & October 2000 Guest List

Manal and any other readers that are interested, the ADC is running adds in all the major newspapers which will be focused on the brutal forces of the Israeli's against the Palestinian people. It also demands an end to the Israeli occupation among other things. They do need financial support to keep adds like this running. The ADC also keeps you aware of issues that arise which require action. Such action can be to contact your congress man or woman to voice your opinion. There are many other things the ADC has going on that requires support. Please visit their website at www.adc.org. I had also asked the ADC how I can help the Palestinians abroad. They had referred me to The National Arab American Medical Association. This association is a non-profit, non-political, educational and charitable organization of medical professionals of Arab descent. NAAMA~s Foundation is the charitable and humanitarian arm of the association. They have established a fund (the NAAMA-Palestine Fund)to collect donations for the desparately needed medical supplies. This is their address where donations can be sent as well as their email address if you'd like more information. National Arab-American Medical Association 801 S. Adam Rd., Suite 208 Birmingham, MI 48009-7025 Phone: 248-646-3661; FAX: 248-646-0617 http: www.naama.com **I've been told that donations made are tax deductable.** You've often times may hear the phrase, "perception is reality". I'm personally doing all that I can to change the negative perception of the Palestinian people into the positive reality in which it is. This may not directly help the Palestinians in their fight to freedom, but by building awareness and changing the negative views, there's a chance that a more positive image can be passed on and will continue to grow from there. These "changed" views per se, can be the future supporters of the Palestinian cause. "It's not worth it", some say. "It won't change a thing", some say. I'm chosing to be more optimistic. I'm trying to humanize what the US and the media here often times dehumanizes. It doesn't take money, just a voice to be heard. Please let me know if you'd like any additional informaiton.
Lena Eadeh <Lena>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 17:06:32 (PST)

dou have to be from rammalah to join this federation. im palestinian lived in jordan for 5 years and lived in queens for 13 years. so i was just wanderin.
said mohammad <mikey_pali@yahoo.com>
ny, ny USA - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 12:38:38 (PST)

to all the palestinian poeple, keep up the struggle, althawra 7ata al naser, we will have east jeruslaem as the capital of an independent palestinian state. and inshallah after a couple of decades when the powers in the world are unbalanced we will make our move to take the all the land that was raised by our grand fathers.
said mohammad <mikey_pali@yahoo.com>
nyc, ny USA - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 12:24:37 (PST)

Sarit, i agree with you. i was there a couple years back, i know how its like , i was once in the middle of a shooting. Its not something so easy. i just want to know, to all the arab americans , why dont yall be in their shoes and really see how its like in falesteen. because i dont see you guys understanding whats happening to your people .
Ameera
TX USA - Monday, October 30, 2000 at 13:06:23 (PST)

Hello, i would just like to know if this federation is helping out in anyway , with the situation that has been going on for a month in palestine? just curious because i havent heard a thing yet? . I also would like to say that christians and muslims , we all need to be togther and help our beloved falesteen. they need our help !!
Manal A.
USA - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 18:44:10 (PST)

Please sign this petition to be submitted to the UN. http://www.durra.org
No Name Provided
USA - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 07:40:35 (PDT)

ITS EASY TO BE A REAL PALESTINIEN FROM AMERICA WHY DONT YOU ALL COME BACK TO PALESTINE AND BE SHAYID LIKE YOUR BROTHERS
SARIT <SARITHII@ZAHAV.NET.IL>
NAZARETH ILLIT, ISRAEL - Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 16:43:16 (PDT)

Yesterday, I was looking at the newspaper and reading about Palestine. I made me sick to my stomach. I don't like to see my country destroyed like that. Too bad our government has chosen to take one side. They always will. That's the sign of unfair and WRONG "mediator".
Mitzi
CA USA - Monday, October 23, 2000 at 11:37:23 (PDT)

Why does the American people only care about the Isreal people. The American should care about the palestinians more. We only want our land back that the Yahood took from us in the 1940s. The palestinians will do anything to get our land back. We should pray for the people who lost there lifes fighting to get peace and the land back to the palestinians.
George Mashin <Habebieya@aol.com>
Lexington , KY USA - Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 19:58:10 (PDT)

no comments because i don`t know the about ur web?
jatin verma <jatin.varma@usa.net>
bangalore, karnataka india - Friday, October 20, 2000 at 22:53:09 (PDT)

After viewing all the media coverage, I decided to look a little further into the issues surrounding the current struggle between the Palestinian and Israeli people. It is very heartbreaking to watch the scenes unfold before you on the television. Rockets, gunfire, rocks, etc... As the season that is most Holy comes upon us- Christmas-one has to think ..."in what direction are we heading?" We have to keep in mind that the grounds where this ongoing struggle is permeating is the same that important events- sacred- events have happened. I sometimes wonder to myself what would Jesus say if he were to see this? Because of the proximity between both peoples and history, they are practically kin. Yet, peace and love can not seal this ongoing hatred and negativity. What are our children to perceive from this? I am not in any way implying that the past events should simply be forgotten, no. In no way have any of the stances being used currently by the Israelis be exonerated at all. My heart goes out to the Palestinian people whom are seen defending their traditions and beliefs with the only defense available to them, rocks. How many more lives must be taken from either side? How far must this go? It is times like this that I wonder what ideas might have been used by Mother Theresa. I pray for a resolution to this situation. Peace and most important, faith, is what we need at this point. Faith has proved to move mountains as proved by the Holy Bible. Although, I might not be fully of arabic origin, I do feel the pain suffered in that region. However, even if that were not the case, we are all united in the human race before the one that will judge us in the end, GOD. Aside from all the present movements forged to instill tranquility and peace in that region, there is one arm that we all have. One that we can all use to help combat the hatred and ongoing struggle, prayer. With the utmost sincerity in my heart, I hope one day that all the people of Ramallah, their children, and surrounding neighbors can one day laugh and rejoice with tranquility in their hearts and minds with the one item that has been fought for, peace.
no name provided
, USA - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 22:59:08 (PDT)

Ok... So this morning I'm leaving my hotel room in Phili and see the USA Today outside my room. I picked it up and thought I'll read it on the plane on my way back home. I'm glad I did! On page 8A there was a FULL PAGE of enlarged pictures of the "slain Palestinian farmer Faried Nassrah"'s family. The pictures showed his mother, his children, father, brother and then one picture of an Israeli tank. Ironically, the article that was mainly written in large bold letters was titled "EIGHT ARRESTED IN LYNCHING OF ISRAELI SOLDIERS". However there was a small little tiny article towards the bottom titled, "PALESTINIANS MOURN FARMER SHOT BY SETTLERS". To me, although the larger print title about the arrests stands out way more than the tiny little farmer article.... the pictures send a far greater message then any of the words. Going in further on page 18A there was a page continuing the story of the USS Cole. However, almost one half of that page was an adverstisement called "DON'T BLAME THE VICTIMS". The advertisement is sponsored by the ADC, AMC, AA, CAIR... all arab and arab muslim and Islamic organizations. It is a VERY POWERFUL advertisement about Palestinians and how they're dying in pursuit of freedom. If you would like to know what it says, please feel free to email me. The most important part of this is how you can SHOW SUPPORT of justice for the Palestinians by making a CONTRIBUTION. I encourage all of us to do what we can to help our people. No amount is too small. Please email me and I'll give you that information as well. And it doesn't end here!! Further along on 26A there's an article called "USA TOO CLOSELY LINKED TO ISRAEL". In all the reading I've been doing, I'm starting to see some changes where they are not so one-sided all of the time. There are others out there that do see our side as well. However, recognition of one side's opinion is one thing.... recognition of their freedom and independence is another.
Lena Eadeh <Lena@aol.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 19:17:48 (PDT)

Early information for the San Francisco Convention, go to our new website http://www.firststepsite.ramallahconvention.com/ or http://www.firststepsite.ramallahclub.com/ if any one has any comments or any information for us please drop us an email at the site or send me one directly at petproduct@aol.com yours truely nader
Michael Nader Musleh <petproduct@aol.com>
san francisco, ca USA - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 19:03:27 (PDT)

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Layla Shayeb <Lshayeb@yahoo.com>
cleveland, ohio USA - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 17:06:46 (PDT)

I know we all heard about the U.N. vote (14-0) condeming Israel for it's excessive use of force a couple of weeks ago. But if you're interested and have the time, go to this site and you can read what representatives from each country actually said about this matter. Some VERY deep and strong feelings here by the international community completely in favor of peace and the rights of the Palestinians. Click on the links under "Security Council Action" (beginning with Oct 3rd). http://www.un.org/News/dh/latest/mideast.htm
Lena Eadeh <Lena@aol.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Monday, October 16, 2000 at 13:36:06 (PDT)

Hello. As a person married to a arab, I like to understand all that is going on in the Middle East. I want my three kids to be proud of the arabic side of them. This can be hard to do in America. Sad.
married to a arab
USA - Monday, October 16, 2000 at 12:15:29 (PDT)

To all the Palestinan's in the world. El Salammo Allakom El aksa wal keyama youna dokom, labo eldawa. Wa innaha la thowra hata elnaser.
Jamil Atallah <Jamil46@yahoo.com>
Windsor, Ont Canada - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 22:01:48 (PDT)

This is from the ADC's website and has some interesting information about the 2 parties views on various mid-east related topics. http://www.adc.org/elections/index.htm
Lena Eadeh <Lena@aol.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 19:13:18 (PDT)

It's really unfortunate about whats going on in ramallah, and I wish them all the best to try to get things resolved. Most of my "southern friends" side with us the palestinians, b/c they know what their ancestors dealt with when they were involved with the "war of northern aggression"...Southerners are on our side, they know what its like to fight a fight against a foe who has better weaponry and more man power. So, as advice to all arab-americans, befriend your local southerner, or should I dare say, redneck. We have more in common with them than most of us know. Your favorite southern arab.
Mike Mousa <moose1128@aol.com>
Alachua County, FL USA - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 19:00:29 (PDT)

Hi! I came upon your web site after watching the seemingly one-sided news about events in Palestine. I am Italian-American, but am keenly interested in the mideast situation and the seemingly biased reporting on the American news. I just saw brief news clips of the demonstrations in from of the UN in NY either Fri. or Sat. This country is so TILTED towards supporting Israel that it begs questioning. What is uncomprehensible is how our Country can support Israel's use of helicopter gunships, tanks, etc. against youths armed with sling-shots and stones. At least that's what my wife and I have observed on TV. Why don't we see more Arab-American, Palestinian-American spokesmen on the talk shows giving their position? Is our American Media Biased? Seems so to me. I don't think Arafat should back down one iota from what the Palestinians want. I'm old enough to remember some European Jews coming down from Europe after WWII and "wresting" land from the Palestinians.
Ralph J. Muscatell <Amuscatell@cs.com>
Windsor, Ca USA - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 14:05:27 (PDT)

JERUSALEM - Israeli soldiers shot and critically injured a Palestinian farmer who, his family said, was riding his donkey near a Jewish settlement in the West Bank, prompting the army Saturday to apologize for the shooting. Ibrahim Abu Turki, 38, a father of 10, was in a coma with a bullet injury to the head and was hooked up to a respirator at Jerusalem's Hadassah Hospital. The army said that a soldier intended to fire warning shots and inadvertently wounded Abu Turki on Friday. Turki's brother, Abdel Majid, was killed in 1998 on the same road, only about a mile away from Friday's shooting incident. In the slaying two years ago, Abdel Majid Abu Turki was killed by a Jewish teen-ager who was riding in a van carrying troubled youths from a nearby settlement. The teen reached out the window and struck Abu Turki with a length of wood as the van passed. On Friday, Ibrahim Abu Turki was riding on his donkey, en route from his hamlet of Khirbet Kikles to the nearby town of Hebron to buy food for his family when he was shot, said his cousin, Mahfouz Abu Turki. It was about 2 p.m. in the afternoon when he passed a group of soldiers, the family said. Col. Noam Tibon said a soldier ''fired toward a Palestinian whose behavior was perceived to be suspicious.'' Tibon did not said what Abu Turki did to arouse the suspicion of the soldier. ''The soldier that spotted the Palestinian intended to fire warning shots and mistakenly injured him,'' Tibon said. An army helicopter flew Abu Turki to Hadassah Hospital. Tibon said that the soldier who shot Abu Turki has been removed from combat service and may face trial. The army expressed sorrow over the shooting and said it planned to apologize to the family directly.
Palestinain Inforamtion
USA - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 02:01:39 (PDT)

I am confused. In the 2nd Presidential debate Bush sounds like he gives a damn about Arab-Americans he actually bothers to mention Arab-Americans in his debate about Americans who need to be recognized for how disrespectfully they are treated then with this recent Palestine-Israel violence he says that Arafat is to blame. Isn't he contradicting himself(again). Anyone notice that on the news? Also,my prayers to the US Navy men bombed on the USS Coles that has to be the worse for their families. Senseless so senseless this violence of humans!
JAN NORMAN
Rockville, MD USA - Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 16:21:59 (PDT)

The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories http://www.btselem.org/ This site has alot of interesting statistics, press releases and more links regarding the human rights for Palestinians.
Lena Eadeh <Lena@aol.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 16:10:58 (PDT)

I just want to say how much it touches me to read Tim's entry. Tim, we need more people like you to see and hear our side of the story for once. You can help by spreading the word to (hopefully) put an end to the stereo-types, misrepresentations and false communications relating to Arab and primarily the Palestinian people. Palestinians are humans and their rights as humans are being violated. Thanks for understanding what we've been trying to say for over 50 years.
Lena Eadeh <Lena@aol.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 15:53:33 (PDT)

Gulf Arab states today slammed Israel’s airstrikes and called on the world to protect Palestinians. Jordan’s King Abdullah held crisis talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to discuss the violence. Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said: “We hope the Israeli side will stop its use of power and attacks against the Palestinian people in order to calm down the dangerous situation.” In Syria, President Bashar al-Assad voiced strong support for the Palestinians, telling British and European Union envoys that Israel would be the loser in the end. In Iraq, the state news agency INA said that more than half a million Iraqis had volunteered to fight with the Palestinians against Israeli troops. Guard Division Begins Movement An elite Iraqi Republican Guard division has begun moving westward from its base in Baghdad along with tanks but did not appear to present any immediate threat to Iraq’s neighbors, U.S. defence officials said today. The officials, who asked not to be identified, said U.S. intelligence had detected the movement by the Hammurabi Division, composed of about 15,000 Special Republican Guard troops, within the past 24 hours. Oman, one of two Gulf Arab states with ties to Israel, said it was closing its trade office in Tel Aviv and the Israeli mission in Muscat in support of the Palestinians. Oman and Qatar set up low-level ties with Israel after the Jewish state and the Palestinians reached their 1993 peace deal. But both states froze steps toward normalization of relations with Israel in 1997 over what they saw as hard-line Israeli policies and the stalling of the peace process.
no name provided
USA - Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 09:17:28 (PDT)

I am thoroughly disgusted by what's been going on in the Middle East. Now is the time to get our voices heard. MSNBC has a message board that I would encourage everyone to post a message supporting the Palestinian cause. I posted a message pointing out what the Israelis were doing to Palestinians and I was overwhelmed by the positive response I received from others. People around the world are starting to realize the brutality that is being imposed on the Palestinians by Israelis, but unfortunately money talks. We shouldn't be upset by any setbacks. At least a spotlight is being shone on this very important topic; unfortunately it was only after hundreds of Palestinians had to be killed and thousands wounded. All we need to do is inform people about the truth in a calm and civilized way and we can accomplish anything! This topic stirs up so many emotions for me sometimes it's hard to do that, but the more detailed info we can provide the better off we will all be!
Karen <KareBearM@aol.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Friday, October 13, 2000 at 19:26:11 (PDT)

amazing.....just scanning these entries reveals how un-centered and ashamed many americans are of their arab ethnicity today.........its great if your italian-american, african-american, hispanic, latino, chicano, puerto-rican-american, greek-american, armenian-american, dutch-american, chinese (fob or abc) - american...or anything....except ARAB-american.........WHY? Because american (and generally western)society still has not come to terms with what it means to be ARAB. The old orientalist TE Lawrence of Arabia-esque dirty arab terrorist ethnic stereotype still sticks to us as strong as ever..........thats why. The issue here is about starting with self-respect as an ARAB and insisting on and standing up for societal acceptance and respect as an ARAB-AMERICAN. Its a daily struggle and its one we have to teach to our children. A lesson that seems to have been lost upon many of you. Salam to all of you.
falastini amercani
PL USA - Friday, October 13, 2000 at 07:07:36 (PDT)

Whose fault is the violence? CNN/Time Poll www.time.com/time/daily/poll/0,2637,mideast,00.html Please Vote!!
VOTE
CA USA - Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 23:48:56 (PDT)

Current events in response to recent attacks in Ramallah must be made available to those who are interested in becoming more involved in these matters. I am finding that due to the current situation, more American born Palestinians would like to become more involved in protest and productive action in response to Israeli attacks here and abroad. Blessings
Safah Yousef Nofal <safahn@aol.com>
New York, N.Y. USA - Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 22:52:59 (PDT)

I just want to let you know that not all non-Arab Americans support the anti-Palestinian views so widely reported by the American media. Myself and a group of people that I have met from all over the U.S., Canada and Australia have had the honor of getting to know a brave and wonderful woman from your city and we now see things that many people dont want us to see. We are very worried about her as contact has been difficult during the latest tragic round of violence. Many of us want to help but quite frankly we dont know how. I pray every day for the brave people of Ramallah and hope peace returns soon.
Tim Callahan <timthered61@hotmail.com>
Roseville, Mi. USA - Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 20:30:25 (PDT)

I just wana say hi to everyone and I hope to see u all at the convention where we will have a good time like we do every year inshallah. Just wana say there will never be peace in Ramallah and all over beucase the Arabs and Israel will never come to a agreement.
George Mashni <habebieya@aol.com>
Lexington, KY USA - Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 18:23:50 (PDT)

I urge you all to not vote for either of the incompetents running for presidency. Please look at some of their recent quotes... GORE: ``I want to call on Chairman Arafat to issue instructions to those who have been perpetrating the violence to cease and desist. It is time to start building again on the relative progress of the previous few days. That can still be done to end the violence and damp down tensions.'' OK... someone enlighten me... why call on just Arafat? This statement suggests that the Palestinians are the sole perpetrators of violence. And the "past few days" there were Palestinians being killed, not 2 Israeli soldiers... therefore he refers to those days as "relative progress"!?! And the other incompetent... BUSH: Arafat, he said, ``must stand up and call on his people to put down their rocks and arms.'' hmmmm "put down their rocks and arms" huh?... wow! what a strong message from a potential future leader. Neither of them mentioned Israel or Barak perpetrating violence or "putting down" their ROCKets and fireARMS. You're all free to do as you please, but I again urge you not to vote for either of them. They're not worthy of an arabs vote.
Lena Eadeh <Lena@aol.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 12:59:01 (PDT)

Thanks for welcoming all to your site. I've enjoyed looking at the pictures and learning more about Ramallah. I spent 3 months in Ramallah during the summer of 1986, helping to build the "new" (now almost 15 years old!) Evangelical Home for Boys, run by Father Audeh Rantisi and his family. I am looking for news about the Home and the location of the Rantisi family, especially their daughters. I would appreciate any information you may be able to give. Best regards, Carmen Flores
Carmen <floresfamily@waveone.net>
Indiana, USA - Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 09:30:44 (PDT)

The five children of martyr Issam Joudeh, 40, from Um Safa Village in Ramallah, will not be able to enjoy the warmth and affection of their father again after a group of settlers had killed and tortured their father in a very atrocious manner. Issam had expressed his fears one day before he got killed regarding the dangerous moves of the settlers, especially that his house is located at the far end of the village. Issam disappeared at around 3:00 p.m. last Sunday when he got in his car to head to work but was faced with an Israeli military vehicle on the road; he tried to escape but they followed him, shot at the car until he stopped and was taken away. That was the last time he was seen. IssamEs wife found her husbandEs body in the fields on Monday morning. Dr. Hosni Atari, the director of Ramallah hospital, said that Issam's death is due to fractures and various burns and beatings. Dr. Atari said that it is clear that his scull was fractured as well as clear signs of severe beatings in the neck, chest and abdomen in addition to the various degrees of burns all over his body. There was no trace of bullets in his body but his features due to the brutality were mutilated. It is not easy to show these pictures, but these photographs are another witness to the extremist actions taking place in Palestine. Please view them with care. Israeli MYTH j Israeli commander came on national Israeli TV last night and stated that this was a death due to a bad car accident!!!!! May Issam rest in peace! His memory will never die.
No Name Provided
Houston, USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 23:08:00 (PDT)

Current views of the odious Israeli racism Israeli soldiers humiliate Palestinian workers Israeli soldiers attempt to rape three teenagers. Forcing a worker to march on thorns for one km. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Roni Even, an Israeli soldier, confessed that his two comrades in a Boarder Guard Police Unit took memorial photos while treading over the necks of three Palestinian workers from Abu Dis identified as Ahmed Darwish, Faisal Rabee' and Isa Ammar. Expressing happiness were the facial expressions of the three Israeli soldiers while taking these photos, while heartlessly treading over the necks of the " slaves" for being only Palestinians. This view brings back to minds the memories of previous years when European Jews were humiliated because of their religious believes. It also reminds us of the Nazi tyranny against the Jews in Germany and other European countries. After being arrested, the three Jewish soldiers confessed horrible ideas in this regard like beating Arabs is something normal and its very common to cease any opportunity to slap them. Even, 18-year soldier, Bitah Tikva, said that this is not the first incident of this kind, Border Guard Police soldiers often perpetrates such attacks. Liasi Mily, the second suspected soldier, confessed that he only helped beating the Palestinians and he acted only the way his comrade Aharon Salman, who was proved by the Israeli Police Investigation Office to be the main attacker, convinced him to do. Salman was olso found to incite his other two comrades to slap and punch the three workers. The Israeli Magistrate court extended on Friday Sept. 8 the three suspects detention five days more. The judge of the court, Shalumeet Dotan said that the violence perpetrated by the three Israeli soldiers against the plaintiff is both dangerous and brutal to read, or even to imagine, the way it is stated in the investigation file. The police lawyer, Michael Herovitch, said that this is an extraordinary dangerous practice, therefore, his clients should be released. It is worth mentioning that this brutal attack took place on Wednesday 6/9/2000 when the police forces stopped the young men's car to make a "security check". It was when they discovered that they are Arabs, the Israeli soldiers attacked them with peerless brutality!! Continuos attacks Late 1996, the Israeli television displayed a report in which two Israeli Border Police admitted that this was not unextraordinary practice.Two hundred and thirty seven other similar attacks were recorded since 1996, he added. A videocassette revealed other contaminants and maltreatment perpetrated by Israeli occupation police forces against Palestinians. Ma'areve Newspaper reported that the Israeli forces filmed this videocassette during the bloody confrontations in the Palestinian areas in the awake of the opening of the tunnel under Al Aqsa Mosque. It further reported that the cassette shows Israeli Police Forces arresting a Palestinian and beating and containmenting him. On an electricity pole In another attack, " Jewish religious men" from Ashdod tied a Palestinian to an electricity pole for 16 hours until their religious Saturday was over. On March 26, Ma'areve reported that the Jewish Religious men arrested the Palestinian under the pretext of trying to steal a car. After brutally beating him, they tied him to the pole. On Bethlehem - Jerusalem checkpoint, the Palestinian Bahaa Ali Mohammed Oweda from Anata was arrested and beaten under the pretext of objecting to giving him a traffic ticket. Oweda's left eye was severely injured as a result of being attacked. He was taken handcuffed to the Israeli police station in Jerusalem (Al Quds, 19/7/1999).
Zayed
Houston, Tx USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 22:25:19 (PDT)

Hi Brigitte, I also stayed up last night to watch nightline with Ted Koppel in Jerusalem. I too was angered and disgusted with the way the discussions went. I felt all they accomplished was to show the world the lack of respect and intelligence the Palestinians and Israelis have for one another. Though I applaude the Palestinians for keeping there patience in having to deal with the mayor of Jerusalem. The lack of class he displayed towards Hanan Ashrawi, Ted Koppel and the rest of the panelists was a disgrace to all his people. I respect Naomi on the Israeli side, trying to focus on the real issues. For those of you who didn't see the program she voiced the Palestinians need their own land. Jerusalem should be split with East Jerusalem becoming the capitol of Palestine and West Jerusalem the capitol for Israel. Although the Mayor reponsed to Hanan and Naomi "we will not be dividing a city but uniting a city". The look he gave Hanan Ashrawi at the end of his statement while telling her she will NEVER live to see the day the city of Jerusalem will be divided showed me that the Israelies do not want the fighting to end. The ignorence displayed by the Mayor of Jerusalem is the reason there will be no Peace in Palestine. Brigitte all we can do is keep believing and praying that peace will come one day. There are protests going on daily, also you can write letters of protest to anyone and everyone who will listen. If you can come up with anything else we can do I'm with you all the way. You know how to get a hold of me. Until then Peace. Michelle
Michelle Khawaja <michellekhawaja@hotmail.com>
Sugarland, TX USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 20:15:06 (PDT)

Well - I feel a little weird writing in this guestbook. I guess b/c i feel more like a guest in the Palestinian community than I ever realized. I guess that's why I am writing. I am not sure if anyone watched the House Forum in Jerusalem with Ted Koppel last night, but I stayed up to watch - and in that time - so many emotions ran through me. Saddness for the innocent lives that have been lost - Anger towards both Arabs and Israelis for the way they handled the issues in that debate. Anger towards Israelis for the violence and the killings. Frustration - so much frustration at the situation as a whole. Those talks last night helped me see so many things. 1) Arabs and Israelis are very similar - which is probably why we can never agree on anything. 2) One of the greatest characteristics of the Arab people is their undying passion - but it can also be our downfall. 3) The young adults ( both Arab and Israeli) seem to be the ones that are remembering whats really important - And that is peace. I guess the purpose of my writing this is this: I want to help make a constructive difference in the lives of Arab people. My people. I never denounced the fact that I was a Palestinian. I went to a high school with tons of Jewish kids - and I held my head high and treated each person I knew as an individual and not as a race or religion. B/c I didn't like being ostracized for being who I was. I guess I just felt so out of place around so many of the arabs I knew - that I let that cloud what was really important. And it kept me jaded for a long time. And for that - I am ashamed of myself. But regardless of all that has happened in the past here in the US - The fact is - people are dying - and people will keep dying if something isn't done. I know I can't change the world - but I can change some things. I just don't know where to start. Any suggestions??
Brigitte Zabak <shortyb77@hotmail.com>
Houston, TX USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 08:45:55 (PDT)

hi, i just wanted to let everyone know that it is vital that we all participate in the protests that are going to be held in the next couple of days. we have to show that we're united, ps. great site. feel free to write back with any info regarding protests or any other arab cultural events
jamil hamad <jh727@nyu.edu>
ny, ny USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 00:07:39 (PDT)

As for the latest events happening in our beloved Palestine, the federation has sent letters of protest and condemnation to President Clinton and to Madeline Albright. Also we have been participating in vigils and demonstrations in Washington D.C., Detroit and around the country.
May Saba
Livonia, MI USA - Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 17:33:22 (PDT)

Sometimes you have to read about Israel to know Palestine. But always you have to read about Palestine to know Israel!
Provider of Truth
Jax, Fl USA - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 08:48:42 (PDT)

REEMA JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW A LITTLE BOUT THAT ARABIC UNION AT UNF GIVE ME SOME MORE INFO LIKE AN E-MAIL ADDRESS OR SOMETHING
MOHANAD <MFIWAIS@AOL.COM>
JACKSONVILLE, FL USA - Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 18:40:55 (PDT)

where is enhanced tv???
katie <katillda14@hotmail.com>
marcellus, ny USA - Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 18:31:16 (PDT)

With all the violence and killing in our homeland it is quite surprising to me that our very own Ramallah Federation has not issued any sort of public condemnation of israel and its current massacre of our people. At least nothing that I have seen. I certainly not have recieved any notice of local protests or rally's organized or at least supported by the Ramallah Federation. If any of this has been done, I would certainly like to know. Because at this point, I am a little disappointed in the Federation's lack of activity in accordance with the current situation back home. Especially when there is quite a lot of "happenings" IN Ramallah. I know we are not a political organization, but even a little blurb written on the "homepage" of this site publicizing the fact that our people are being killed on a daily basis by israeli brutality would be nice to see. Of course this all my have been done unbeknownst to my knowledge, seeing as how i am busy with school. Does anyone have any thoughts on this issue? thank
Patrick J. Qatsha
Detroit, MI USA - Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 17:45:21 (PDT)

"The Israeli's control the policy in the congress and senate... somewhere around 80 percent of the senate of the United States is completely in support of Israel-- of anything Israel wants..." Chairman Sentor Fullbright on CBS "Face The Nation" In the Article's of Confederation, the issue's of Constitutional Provisions Relating to the Presidency is a great example of what kind of power our president has. His role in this country is not even addressed until Article 2. The Senate is in Article 1. It does not matter if we have a president that supports the Arabs, more than half of the senate does not. I am not saying that you should not voted for the canaidate that you think is worthy of the position, I'm just saying that its not going to have a great impact on the Arab world.
Steph
CA USA - Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 10:17:47 (PDT)

It is a shame, having to sit home and watching on a local TV News station one of our children being shot to DEATH for no apparent reason. We as arab need to stick together through thick and thin. Granted that was not my child that got shot, but I tell you one thing, that night was the worst sleep I ever had. Just to see him alive and one second later being shot in front of his dad and national TV. It put a hole in my heart as well as my wive the same. We need to voice all our concerns to the White House and let them know we have had enough of the blood shed. Here in San Diego we have been on the local news voicing our concerns. I urge all of you to do the same. Peace will exist as long there is love in the heart. With out love in the heart, we will NEVER have a home land to call our own. We need to live in harmony with the yahood, that's the only way it will work.
Victor Misleh <VMisleh@aol.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 13:22:11 (PDT)

Hey Angie, I agree with you about the presidential campaigns, and i am honestly disgusted with the whole concept. The billions of dollars wasted into choosing one man to take power, and not even running the country like it should be. Although, thats not going to change, so we all should vote- but i would definitely vote for BUSH!! I am not being judgmental against Gore because of his illiterate Jewish vice president... but every Arab needs to realize that if we donŠt want a second ISRAEL... we cannot have Gore as President of this country. Besides the fact they are Zionists, the aid we give to Israel will positively increase if Gore/Lebierman are elected. Now is the time every Arab in American needs to vote, but not for Gore! Allah Ma'ak everyone :)
Sophia Sahouri <CUZuNOthis@aol.com>
Great Falls, VA - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 12:09:30 (PDT)

Dear, Fellow Arabs, their will be incoming rave of war in Palestine, yes, Another Antifada, all Arabs need to stick together and fight for what is ours. And protest to America, to make them realize, you are dealing with sick minded people, the Israeli(Jewish people that killed Jesus Christ. Many people donot understand. Especailly America.
First Ramallah Group(Ramallah)
Houston, TX USA - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 22:15:53 (PDT)

ok now that were all speaking of rallys... there is also one in DC in front of the Israeli Embassy around noon on Fri (tomm). it would be so great to have everyone around here show up, and represent like we should. there are also several going on throughout the week, even today! so please try to make as much effort as possible to help our people & stop the Israeli massacre. Thank You & God Bless.
Sophia Sahouri <CUZuNOthis@aol.com>
Great Falls, VA - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 14:48:06 (PDT)

HI EVERYONE, I HAVEN'T WRITTEN IN A LONG TIME BUT I WAS JUST WONDERING WHAT EVERYONE'S THOUGHTS WERE REGARDING THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE! I DID NOT WANT TO BE PREJUDICE AND NOT VOTE FOR GORE BECAUSE HE HAS A JEWISH VICE PRESIDENT OR BUSH BECAUSE OF WHAT HIS FATHER DID WITH THE GULF WAR SO I WANTED TO GIVE THEM A FAIR SHOT AND LISTEN TO THEIR ISSUES AT THE DEBATE! I WAS VERY DISSAPOINTED WITH THE OUTCOME OF THE DEBATE! EVERY QUESTION THAT WAS ASKED OF EACH CANDIDATE WAS NOT EVEN ANSWERED! GORE AND BUSH QUICKLY ANSWERED LEARY BY SAYING "OH, THAT'S A GOOD QUESTION AND MY PLAN IS IF ELECTED....." BLAH-BLAH-BLAH! THEY BASICALLY JUMPED AROUND THE QUESTION CLEARLY NOT STATING WHAT THEY WOULD DO REGARDING EACH ISSUE! I WAS DISGUSTED THE WAY EACH CANDIDATE CONSTANTLY SHOT DOWN THE OTHER PERSON AND THEN RETALIATED IN THEIR DEFENSE WHEN THEY WERE SHOT DOWN! HOW CAN YOU EVEN THINK OF ELECTING ONE OF THESE MEN TO REPRESENT THE USA WHEN THEY BOTH ACTED AS IF THEY WERE TWO YEAR OLDS? MY MAIN CONCERN OF WATCHING THE DEBATE WAS TO SEE HOW THEY WERE GOING TO HANDLE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND OF COURSE THEY DID NOT MENTION A WORD OF IT!! ALL THE ISSUES THE CANDIDATES KEPT COMMENTING ON WERE PROMISES OF TAX CUTS, IMPROVED SOCIAL SECURITY PORGRAMS, PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS, AND MILITARY STRENGTHENING!! WELL I'M SORRY TO INFORM THEM BUT EVERYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE FOR THIS COUNTRY HAS BEEN DONE!! ALL THESE PROMISES HAVE BEEN MADE BEFORE AND EVERYONE VOTING KNOWS THAT NOTHING ELSE CAN BE DONE AND WON'T BE DONE!! THIS COUNTRY IS AT A STABLE POINT IN EDUCATION, ECONOMY, AND ANY OTHER ISSUE PEOPLE FEEL THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT!! I FEL NOTHING WILL CHANGE IN THIS COUNTRY IF GORE OR BUSH ARE ELECTED! AFTER WATCHING THE DEBATE I AM SRONGLY LEADING TOWARDS VOTING FOR RALPH NADER, NOT BECAUSE HE IS LEBANESE, BUT BECAUSE OF HIS ISSUES REGARDING INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS!! RALPH NADER WAS INVITED TO THE DEBATE BECAUSE HE IS A GREEN PARTY CANDIDATE WHO HAS NOT RECEIVED 15% OF THE VOTES, SO PEOPLE DID NOT GET A CHANCE TO SEE HIS VIEWS OPPOSED TO GORES AND BUSHS! THE UNIVERSITY I GO TO IS HEAVILY POPULATED WITH ARABS AND MY FRIENDS ARE GREATLY AFFECTED BY THE ISSUES IN THE MIDDLE EAST NOW!! ONE OF MY FRIENDS HAS FAMILY MEMBERS BACK THERE AND IS SO DISTRAUGHT THAT HE HASN'T EVEN EATEN IN A FEW DAYS SINCE HE'S SICK WITH WORRY! HIS MIDDLE EAST CLASS SHOWED THE TAPE OF THE BOY BEING SHOT THREE TIMES AND HE COULDN'T TAKE ANYMORE OF IT! THIS IS THE ISSUE AT HAND THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AND IS NOT!! THERE WAS A POLITICAL MARCH ON MONDAY IN CHGO IN CITY HALL AND I HAD NO IDEA IT WAS BEING HELD!! I UNDERSTANND 8000 PEOPLE SHOWED UP TO EXPRESS THEIR OPINIONS! ANOTHER MARCH WILL BE HELD THIS FRIDAY AT 4 PM!! IF ANYONE HAS ANYMORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RALLY'S, ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE MIDDLE EAST ISSUES, OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT CAN HELP PLEASE INFORM AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU CAN BECAUSE IF ENOUGH PEOPLE UNITE SOMETHING CAN BE DONE AND ACCOMPLISHED!! DON'T FORGET TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT RALPH NADER! VISIT WWW.VOTENADER.ORG FOR MORE INFO!!
ANGIE GHANAYEM <SHATRA1017@AOL.COM>
CHGO, IL USA - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 09:45:35 (PDT)

Dates Have Changed: I just got home from a meeting with the Arab community of the University of Akron and we decided to have the peaceful rally on Monday October 9th from 12-2:00p.m.concerning the MidEast clashes in the West Bank.It will be in front of Bierce Library. We changed our minds because we figured that more students will be attending classes on Monday instead of Friday, when they usually go home for the weekend. Again, contact me ASAP if you would like to attend, especially the Arabs or to whomever is reading this who lives near Akron (like Cleveland or Columbus). Thanks for your support. (216)548-4275
Johnny Eadeh <eadeh@uakron.edu>
Akron, Oh USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 22:07:16 (PDT)

also on the hafla subject is on nov.11 in lexington at the holiday inn north $45 tickets but hurry their going fast limited tickets 250 contact club members ,should be lots of FUN ///////BE THERE
charlie martha <chaz1035@aol.com>
lexington, ky USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 17:43:55 (PDT)

I say we get together as a huge group and take the "war" into our own hands and handle the jewish people in Israel. It needs to be stopped, and put to a stop for good. And there is only one way to do that.
Justin <Arabplayr@aol.com>
Jax, Fl USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 15:54:51 (PDT)

Sorry for the typo...please SHOW up in Akron if anyone would like to help.Contact me for directions. Thanks.
Johnny Eadeh <eadeh@uakron.edu>
Akron, oh USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 12:14:30 (PDT)

Dear Ramallites, I have a request for any volunteers to sjopw up in Akron, Ohio for a rally condemning the Jews that are killing our people. It will be conducted Friday, Oct 6 at noon.There was already a protest in Downtown Cleveland and to any of those who participated, please help us. We already have permission from the Unversity of Akron so that it can take place at the university. Contact me by email as soon as possible or you can call me at 216-548-4275. I appreciate any help. Thanks.
Johnny Eadeh <eadeh@uakron.edu>
Akron, oh USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 12:12:10 (PDT)

To all my fellow Palestinians, I have recently moved to Jacksonville from Washington D.C and I am attedning UNF. With all the inhumane atrocities occuring in Palestine, I am appalled by the lack of effort and motivation by the Palestinian community in Jacksonville to make our stance known. The community in this city is very large, but quite inactive. Why is this so? There should be a youth group organized to keep the younger members of our community actively invoved in their culture and updated on the current status of their country. The youth are the future and will be taking leading positions as doctors, lawyers, politicians, techers, ect.... They have an obligation to keep the Palestinian community alive and prosperous. My concern lies in the lack of effort to unify as one and stand up to the quiet, but present anti-Palestinian movement. It would be nice to see the community join together in protest against the current acts of the Israeli people. We should take advantage of our large community. With President Clinton's arrival in Jacksonville today, protests should have been formed. We had the perfect opportunity to stand up for our homeland. It is time to take a stance and become involved. I heard there was a UNf Arab Student Union. Does anyone know anything about it? Let me know any info you have or comments. Thanks
Reema
Jacksonville, FL USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 11:06:35 (PDT)

here is a site with info about the fighthing in ramallah. http://www.infopal.org/palnews/
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USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 05:56:09 (PDT)

Speaking of hafla's.... one is being held in Virginia at the Westwood Country Club. Its Saturday Oct 7... if u need tickets, let me know... It should be a really nice hafla so most of the youth should try to go... hopefully i will see u guys there!
Sophia Sahouri <CUZuNOthis@aol.com>
Great Falls, VA - Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 16:38:33 (PDT)

Hey Everyone. I just wanted to let everyone know that I have some pictures posted from the convention on our website. The Federation hasn't updated our website link, but you can get the latest convention page @ http://www.jacksonville.net/~randyelias/ We'd love for you to submit your pictures via e-mail (RACofJax@yahoo.com) and post them on our site!
Randy Elias <RACofJax@yahoo.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 15:55:40 (PDT)

I AM SO SADDENED OF WHAT IS HAPPENING IN PALESTINE, IT IS CRAZY, JS LET ME KNOW WHERE I CAN DONATE SOME MONEY FOR PALESTINE WE ALL SHOULD DO THAT, IT IS VERY SAD THAT WE CANT STICK TOGETHER, WE ALREADY HAVE PROBLEMS ESTABLISHING A COUUNTRY, LIKE JS SAID WE NEED TO SEND MONEY EVERY YEAR JUST LIKE THE JEWS, WE WILL BE JUST AS POWERFULL IF NOT MORE,I WILL TELL YOU I AM PROUND TO BE A PALESTINIAN, MY FRIENDS, MY BUSINESS ASSOCIATES AND ANYONE ELSE KNOW, KNOW WHO IAM AND WHAT I AM ALL ABOUT WITH RESPECT, IT IS HARAM OF WHAT IS HAPPENING,NO MATTER WHAT ONE DOES OR HAS IN LIFE, WE SHOULD ALL STICK TOGETHER NOT BE JEAULOUS OF EACH OTHER OR WHATEVER IT IS WRONG THE JEWS STICK TOGETHER LIKE GLUE I KNOW I DO BUSINESS WITH THEM ON A DAILY BASES, WE ARE SMART AND HARD WORKING PEOPLE,SO GUYS PITCH IN I AM AND I ALWAYS WILL IN THE FUTURE! EARLIER TODAY, I DID SOMETHING THAT I ALWAYS HAVE DONE IN THE PAST, I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU, I WENT TO VISIT A CUSTOMER OF MINE OUT OF TOWN, THERE WAS A HUSBUND AND A WIFE LAYING IN THE STREET, THEY WERE VERY NEEDY, AND ASKING FOR MONEY, THIS IS A BUSY AREA , MAYBE COUPLE OF PEOPLE GAVE AND GAVE A LITTLE, IT WAS SO SAD, I ON OTHER HAND NOT ONLY GAVE THEM MONEY I WENT TO BUY THEM FOOD, GUYS YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE REACTION, IT WAS AWESOME LIKE THEY WERE BORN AGAIN, I FELT SO GOOD SOME PEOPLE SAY "WELL THEY CAN GET A JOB THIS IS AMERICA" EVERYONE HAS A DIFFERENT SITUATION ANYWAY I DID THIS FROM MY HEART NOT JUST TO BRAGG AT ALL TAKE CARE EVERYONE
BOULOS SHUNNARAH <BOULOS@WWISP.COM>
BHAM,, AL USA - Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 13:13:25 (PDT)

Houstonians:

On Friday, October 6th, there will be a demonstration infront of the Israeli Consulate to protest the ongoing inhumane acts of the Israelis. The protest will begin at 2:30pm, and will be at 24 Greenway Plaza (in front of the Compass Bank building).
Salwa Abdallah
Houston, USA - Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 08:53:38 (PDT)

Did anyone else cry when they showed that 12 year old boy getting shot on CBS Dan Rather news? I think he was Palestinian, and him and his father were caught amidst crossfire. I couldn't hear anything, I was on the treadmill at the gym and I was trying to read the close-captioning...but it brought tears to my eyes. Does anyone know details??? It was very sad...hopefully both sides will see that imagery and bring out their sensitive sides...we don't need to fight anymore. It is truly getting out of hand....
Lizz <XterraGirlX@aol.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 07:03:35 (PDT)

JS, who do we send the money to? Are you able to provide a address?
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USA - Monday, October 02, 2000 at 23:07:01 (PDT)

For all the young adults in Detroit, there is going to be a annual Hafla at St. Mary's church in Livonia, on October 28. It's going to be an excellent party. Tickets are 100 bucks, but it's worth it. Hope to see everyone there.
Aham <aham529@aol.com>
Detroit, MI USA - Monday, October 02, 2000 at 18:51:29 (PDT)

EMERGENCY: I would like to propose that all Arab Americans begin immediately to raise or donate money (hopefully millions) to the beseiged Palestinian Auhtority Army who is under attack as we speak by the Israeli occupying forces. The Jews raise a lot of money (in America) to fund their military and so should we! I am strongly encouraging all Arabs to donate as much as possible to the PA or any other Palestinian organization, preferebly for PA military use. The only way Palestine can exist is by force, this is how Israel was created. Please please, donate all that you can as soon as possible!!! The PA needs a lot more in terms of armaments, they have the manpower.
J S
Washington, DC USA - Monday, October 02, 2000 at 08:33:12 (PDT)

in all kinds of weather we all stick togetherrrrrrrrrr for the F-L-O-R-I-D-A! GO GATORS! LOLOLOL!!!
Miranda
Jax, USA - Monday, October 02, 2000 at 08:13:48 (PDT)

Houstonians:

On Monday, October 2nd, there will be a peaceful demonstration in front of the Israeli Consulate at 24 Greenway Plaza. The demonstration will be from 3:30 to 6pm. Join your fellow Palestinian Americans in demanding the right for the return of Palestine and Jerusalem to their rightful owners, the Palestinians.
Salwa Abdallah <Shazarr79@aol.com>
Houston, TX USA - Monday, October 02, 2000 at 00:31:19 (PDT)

Hello Guestbook......Well I think a lot of people care about Alabama and Football. Alabama was good this weekend. As for Florida......well let's change the subject. NEW SUBJECT: Are there any Ramallah Palestinians out there playing football for any college teams. If so, then I think Florida and Alabama could use some help. "In all kinds of weather we'll all stick together......for it's F-L-O-R-I-D-A."
Jamil Farhat <JIFarhat@cs.com>
Jacksonville, Florida USA - Sunday, October 01, 2000 at 09:55:59 (PDT)

sorry it didn't work.....here's the URL http://www.antiochian.org/CampusMinistry/cc2000.htm
Melinda <mstar76@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, September 30, 2000 at 22:31:55 (PDT)

OK It's me again...I found some updated information about the Orthodox college and young adult conference...the URL is typed above..Last year we had almost 300 people there...hopefully we can top that number this year...HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!! If you have any questions let me know...c-ya
Melinda <mstar76@aol.com>
Sugar Land, TX USA - Saturday, September 30, 2000 at 22:30:21 (PDT)

Hey Melinda! thank you, thats exactly what i was talking about... it sounds so nice, i cant wait! but who all can go? do u have to be in college? do u have to register? i just need basic info & i know a lot of the youth wants to know whats up, if u could post any info u have or email me & i will forward it to everyone... whatevas cleva! thanks habeebti! :)
Sophia Sahouri <CUZuNOthis@aol.com>
Great Falls, VA - Saturday, September 30, 2000 at 21:50:34 (PDT)

You are WELCOME to visit my webpage,
Odinn Thor
Reykjavik, ICELAND - Saturday, September 30, 2000 at 13:54:29 (PDT)

HELLO PEOPLE,EVERY ONE IS INVITED TO OUR MIDDLE EASTERN FESTIVAL AT OUR CHURCH ST GEORGE MELKITE, THIS COMING WEEKEND 5,6,7 , JACK I GUESS I WILL SEE YOU FRIDAY IT IS VERY BIG HERE, ALSO I WANT TO CONGRATULATE MY COUSIN AZZIZ, WE HAVE BEEN LIKE BROTHERS THROUGH OUT ENTIRE LIFE, HE IS GETTING MARRIED TO ASHLEY , VERY SWEET GIRL, Z I GUESS I LOST THE BET TO YOU MAANNNN I WISH YOU AND HER THE VERY BEST, MAYBE WE WONT HAVE DOUBLE WEDDING AFTER ALL JUST KIDDING , ISSA AS VERY AS BAMA I DONT KNOW I AM NERVOUS, WELL I HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING WELL MY DELI OPENS UP IN 2 WEEKS TAKE CARE EVERYONE
BOULOS SHUNNARAH <BOULOS@WWISP.COM>
BIRMINGHAM, AL USA - Friday, September 29, 2000 at 17:42:10 (PDT)

Heyyy, I know its been a while..I just wanted to drop you all a few lines just to say WHATSSS UP!!! Can't wait to see you all at the covention in SF!!! Don't forget to keep in touch!! take it easy. Always, Jenn-
Jennifer Mashni <heliwa79@aol.com>
USA - Friday, September 29, 2000 at 16:28:40 (PDT)

Hey Sophia.....you are talking about the Orthodox college conference right? If so ya'll should really go this year. The dates are December 27-31 at the Antiochian Village in Pennsylvania. Last year was my first year attending and it was an experience I'll never forget...the things you learn and the friends you make are better than a Ramallah convention. The acitivities are really a lot of fun including, ropes course activities, snow tubing, a bonfire, etc.. (well that is what we did last year) We haven't had updates about this year yet..One of the best parts of the whole conference is the mountain we're spending time on. The village is so beautiful and peaceful and if you've never been, trust me GO..You wont regret it..If anyone has any questions let me know, and I'll update ya'll on information when I get it. c-ya there :)
Melinda <MSTAR76@aol.com>
Sugar Land, Tx USA - Friday, September 29, 2000 at 08:17:47 (PDT)

Hello everyone!! I wanted to know if anyone had any information on the college conference in Dec. I know we have a lot of the youth that seems interested, so if you could give us some information to start planning, that would be great! thank you & god bless :)
Sophia Sahouri <CUZuNOthis@aol.com>
Great Falls, VA - Thursday, September 28, 2000 at 14:13:09 (PDT)

To all Ramallah Young Adults in MD, DC & VA - there will be a Young Adults Social Gathering and meeting with May Saba, the Federation President, on Friday, October 6th at the Ramallah Clubhouse in Vienna, VA at 8pm. Food and beverages will be served. We anticipate a good turnout and it's a good way to get our local group active once more. If you have any questions or need directions, please feel free to email me. Also, there is a separate event, the Fall Hafla, at the Westwood Country Club on Saturday, October 7th starting at 7:30pm. The cost is $35/person and there will be food and entertainment.
Janet <jtawil@idfa.org>
Centreville, VA USA - Thursday, September 28, 2000 at 13:10:03 (PDT)

CONCERNED....ALLDAY048@AOL.COM...ANYWAY...BOULOS..ROLL TIDE....ANY PICKS FOR THE WEEKEND.?......ALLDAY
ISSA NICHOLAS ODEH <ALLDAY048@AOL.COM>
JVILLE, FL USA - Wednesday, September 27, 2000 at 06:29:52 (PDT)

Hi, Friends
Neeraj <neerajg20002000@yahoo.com>
Delhi, India - Wednesday, September 27, 2000 at 01:37:36 (PDT)

Does anyone else involved in this guestbook across the country care about alabama or florida football teams? This is becoming a singled-out guestbook rather than a forum for discussion among everyone. Regardless of football team preference. Please take into consideration that we should have better entries than the ones being submitted.
Concerned
Cleveland, Ohio USA - Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 13:42:19 (PDT)

Well fellow Jaguar fans, It was no surprise that we got our *** kicked. I figured this was gonna happen. But my Dolphins are still managing to win somehow. Their defense is tough! Now to college. My Gators are slowly getting into the groove, but are still shaky. I hope they don't go into this weekend thinking they're gonna win. I think it's gonna be a close one. Just like to say hi to Cousin Nick, Cousin Mike, Cousin Charlie. We had fun this weekend in G-ville.
Jamil Farhat <JIFarhat@cs.com>
Jacksonville, Florida USA - Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 05:57:10 (PDT)

Could you write back and let me know if this is involving the Ramallah Address Book. Every year my mother and I are not put in it. Her name is Vera Matta (Maiden:Totah) Thanks so much...Have a great day!!!
Alice Matta <matta@attcanada.ca>
Mississauga, Ont Canada - Monday, September 25, 2000 at 22:27:03 (PDT)

Well I guess I've found my topic for this chapter in my Sociology class. Plenty "o" info on social interaction, structure and organization. thanks
Rachel Stewart
Annapolis , MD USA - Monday, September 25, 2000 at 08:15:42 (PDT)

BOULOS, BOULOS, BOULOS.....ALABAMA IS REALLY DISAPPOINTING ME THIS SEASON...ITS BECAUSE EVERY MAGAZINE AND EVERY COMMENTATOR PICKED THEM TO GO ALL THE WAY THIS YEAR...WE SCREW UP UNDER PRESSURE..AND WE GOT JINXED....OH WELL....I GUESS WE HAVE TO PLAY FLORIDA TO WIN A GAME..LOL....OH WELL....HOPEFULLY WE CAN SALVAGE OUR SEASON..IF NOT WE WILL JUST POLISH THE 12 TROPHIES WE HAVE....WELL TALK TO YOU LATER MAN.....ROLL TIDE TIL I DIE....LATER......ALABAMA..21..ARKANSAS...28....PEACE....
ISSA NICHOLAS ODEH <ALLDAY048@AOL.COM>
JVILLE, FL USA - Sunday, September 24, 2000 at 12:20:53 (PDT)

My grandfather was from Taybeh, (Soof family) My grandmother was from Rumallah (Azzam Family) Iv'e been wathching the Taybeh Website and found this in there site. It's great to know I can enjoy learning from both.
John Soof <jes1242@cs.com>
Las Vegas, Nv USA - Saturday, September 23, 2000 at 01:25:40 (PDT)

HELLO EVERYONE, JACK AND ISSA WHAT IS GOING ON WITH BAMA I HAVE GONE TO ALL OF THE GAMES I AM SO FRUSTRATED MY LEBONESE FREIND IS A BAMA PARTY AT HIS RESTAURENT SATURDADAY IT WILL BE A BLAST, JACK COME DOWN FOR THE WEEKEND, ANYWAY MY OTHER RAMALLAH BUDDIES MY DELI IS OPENING IN 3 WEEKS WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE NAME "PITA WORLD GRILL" INSHALLAH IT DOES GOOD IF GOD IS WILLING ANYWAY I HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING JUST EMAIL ME ANYTIME
BOULOS SHUNNARAH <BOULOS@WWISP.COM>
BIRMINGHAM, AL USA - Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at 15:28:16 (PDT)

hello everyone. just wanted to say that, and if anyone has any info on naders headquaters or e-mail address please let me know thank you
mohanad <mfiwais @aol.com>
jacksonville, fl USA - Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at 13:39:11 (PDT)

Sophia, You are right in that during most arab functions, news reports seem to be limited, however, for this event I saw many articles in Detroit regarding this rally. I'll send you some of them if you like. I also saw some news reports on local television stations. I am mad I couldn't make it, but these kind of events are important for public awareness that will ultimately cause policy change and ideological change.
Robert Zaid <robertzaid@hotmail.com>
West Bloomfield, MI USA - Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 21:32:57 (PDT)

HEY EVERYONE..WHATS UP?...JUST WANTED TO GIVE ALL MY PEEPS THE LINK TO THE WEBSITE OF THE MOVIE I WAS IN... WWW.TIGERLANDMOVIE.COM......CHECK IT OUT.....LET ME KNOW IF YALL HAVE ANY RESPONSES..TALK TO YALL LATER...PEACE.....BIG TYMER.....ALLDAY..
ISSA NICHOLAS ODEH <ALLDAY048@AOL.COM>
JVILLE , FL USA - Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 20:21:29 (PDT)

I just wanted to mention that I was at the very large Palestinian protest in Washington DC last Saturday. To me, it was not only an obligation as an Arab, it was definitely an honor to be with all of my people who were voicing the injustice that affects all of the Arab people. I met many Arab intellectuals as well as many Arab nationalists who share my feelings that we Arabs should work together (regardless of the irrelevant inter-leader bickering) to be on top of the world. Long live Palestine and long live the Great Arab World who have accomplished more than any people in the world throughout the centuries !!!
J S
Washington, DC USA - Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 07:36:32 (PDT)

I UNDERSTAND THE ARAB RALLY ON SATURDAY WAS A SUCCESS!! WHAT I DIDNT UNDERSTAND IS WHY THERE HAS BEEN NO ARTICLES OR NEWS ABOUT THE MARCH SINCE.... NOTHING IN THE NEWSPAPERS, NOTHING ON TV... AS IF IT DIDNT EVEN HAPPEN. GOD KNOWS IF 5,000 JEWS STOOD UP & DOWN DC MARCHING & FIGHTING FOR THEIR PEACE, IT WOULD BE ALL OVER EVER FORM OF MEDIA THERE IS IN THIS COUNTRY. IM WRITING A LETTER TO THE WASHINGTON POST, & ANA (ARABIC CHANNEL) TV TO SEE IF THEY GOT ANY FOOTAGE ON IT- IF SO, STRONGLY SUGGEST THEY PUT IT TO USE! AFTER ALL THE HARD WORK OF SO MANY ARAB ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS ADC, AAI & OUR PEOPLE FIGHTING FOR OUR PEACE & RIGHTS- ITS ONLY RIGHT WE DO WHAT WE CAN TO HELP ACCOMPLISH THAT GOAL. I HOPE EVERYONE CONTINUES TO DO THEIR BEST & INSHALLAH ONE DAY WE WILL ALL BE HAPPY IN OUR LAND OF PALESTINE :) GOD BLESS EVERYONE!
SOPHIA SAHOURI <CUZuNOthis@aol.com>
GREAT FALLS, VA - Monday, September 18, 2000 at 17:02:28 (PDT)

HEY MY PEOPLE!!!! SO HOPE EVERYONE IS DOIN GOOD! I JUST GOT THIS E-MAIL THE OTHER DAY, AND JUST WANTED TO SAY HI TO MY PALESTINIEN CREW.. TAKE IT EASY.. !!!!pEaCE!!!! AYA
Aya <yoya_3254@hotmail.com>
anchorage, ak USA - Saturday, September 16, 2000 at 00:40:19 (PDT)

Hey everyone, are all you DETROITERS ready for the party up here on Sunday?? It's gonna be phat, make sure you all come to our lil mini convention of all us ramallah peeps...
Detroit girlzz
Livonia, MI USA - Friday, September 15, 2000 at 19:54:27 (PDT)

Lizzie, I couldn't agree with you more. Okay Shout out time!!!! SOPHIA, CUZ U KNOW THIS AND LORA, U DO TOO. BUDTA-JEN, WEEN INTEH? MIMI- MY TRUE LOVE OREO- YOUR GHETTO, BUT I STILL LOVE YOU. AND TO ALL MY BOYZ, KEEP POPPIN TRUNKS IN H-TOWN! SOU WESSSSSSSSS!!!
MIRANDA *SOOKAR* <SHUGGAH427@AOL.COM>
FL USA - Friday, September 15, 2000 at 15:03:55 (PDT)

Hello. Just wanted to say that in 10 years we are going to look back on our arguments in this Guestbook as childish, inane, unnecessary and a waste of valuable time. It's been a while since I have written in this Guestbook but that is because I have realized how unnecessary it is...There is no point in arguing here because in a few weeks no one is going to remember who you are or what you said. Can we all have mature conversations? Thanks for listening to my opinion. By the way, GO JAGUARS!!!!!!! WOOHOOO!!!!!!!! :-)
Elizabeth <XterraGirlX@aol.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 08:23:13 (PDT)

NADIA......FOOTBALL CAN BE TALKED ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE...WE CAND ISCUSS IMPORTANT ISSUES AS WELL AS NON-IMPORTANT ISSUES...I GUESS I HAVENT READ THE RULES AND REGULATIONS TO THE RAMALLAH GUESTBOOK...LET ME GET TO IT.... ..IM SURE THEY HAVE FOOTBALLS IN RAMALLAH.IF NOT, ILL SEND THEM A FEW......SECOND....NO NAME PROVIDED YOUR RIGHT.WE SHOULD TALK IN EMAILS....ALLDAY048@AOL.COM.....EMAIL ME TRICK...AND IF YOU KNOW MUSIC IS BIG "TYMER"....I SPELLED IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME THANKS......NICK..ANY FOOTBALL PICKS FOR THE WEEKEND?......ALLDAY.......BIG TYYYYYYMER.......PEACE
ISSA NICHOLAS ODEH <ALLDAY048@AOL.COM>
JVILLE, FL USA - Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 17:40:18 (PDT)

GUYS, I HAVE CREATED A RAMALLAH CHAT LINE IT IS CALLED RAMALLAH PEOPLE GO TO THE MSN CHAT HOME PAGE CLICK ON JOIN A CHAT AND THEN TYPE "RAMALLAH PEOPLE" LETS MAKE IT PRETTY BIG WE CAN THEN ALL TALK ABOUT WHATEVER AND MEET EACH OTHER, IT SHOULD BE PRETTY GOOD. AT LEAST I THINK I WILL I WONT ALWAYS BE ON THERE, ACTUALLY A LITTLE , BUT ANYONE CAN BE THE HOST
BOULOS SHUNNARAH <BOULOS@WWISP.COM>
BHAM, AL USA - Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 14:48:39 (PDT)

Hi I am happy so much to see this page and read news about the peaple in usa specialy rammallah peaple i would like to say for all arab palestinian in usa to save memorial of them home . I NEED FRIENDS TO E MAIL THEM specially palestinian... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Ammar Ashqar <aashqar@usa.net>
Nablus, Palestine - Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 02:22:34 (PDT)

If i recall, nowhere in the guestbook rules & regulations did it say WHAT we COULD & COULDNT talk about... if noone wants to hear about baseball, dont read the entry! same to any other issues u guys arent interested in. haram cuz its not brain surgery... well there is a march in dc this saturday i hope everyone around here will be particpating in. i would love to go but im gonna be up in MI this weekend, but anyone who goes let me know how it went!! i hope to see some of my fav. ppl up in MI for a couple days but too bad i wont be able to attend the halfa sunday :( cant wait to see some of ya'll... muahhhh god bless everyone :)
Sophia Sahouri <CUZuNOthis@aol.com>
Great Falls, VA - Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at 22:44:48 (PDT)

Very proud to be palestinian . You have done an excellent job. Keep it up
Emad Rayan <erayan@hotmail.com>
Fairfax, Va USA - Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at 13:54:34 (PDT)

Amen Isaa i agree, and whoever doesnt like it can bounce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CHRIs
C town, OH USA - Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at 12:09:24 (PDT)

Hey ya Issa odeh, im sure u have more sense then that? ..come on now .In this guestbook, it should be about important issues, not no football????...you can talk about that somewhere else , and no im not telling you what to do alright !> take care and have a nice day. Anyone from ramallah going to the Right of Return March this saturday???..just curious.
Nadia A.
USA - Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at 11:04:39 (PDT)

Speaking of HABEL, Big "TIMER", if you want to talk so much about football then do it through EMAIL.
No Name provided
USA - Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at 09:23:37 (PDT)

HELLO PEOPLE, I WAS WONDERING IF THERE IS GOING TO BE A MID YEAR CONVENTION, DOES ANYONE KNOW? TAKE CARE
BOULOS SHUNNARAH <SHUNNARAH@HOTMAIL.COM>
BIRMINGHAM, AL USA - Monday, September 11, 2000 at 10:16:31 (PDT)

THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF RAMALLAH,PALESTINE IS TALK FOR ANYTHING WE WOULD LIKE TO TALK ABOUT...WHERE DOES IT SAY WE CANT TALK ABOUT COLLEGE FOOTBALL?...THIS IS AMERICA AND THIS IS A PUBLIC WEBSITE...SO NICK AND I, AND AS WELL AS OTHERS CAN TALK ABOUT ANYTHING WE WOULD LIKE TO...IF WE WANT TO TALK ABOUT COLLEGE FOOTBALL THEN WE WILL....IF WE WANT TO TALK ABOUT THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS THEN WE WILL...IF WE WANT TO TALK ABOUT RAMALLAH THEN WE WILL....AND IF WE WANT TO TALK ABOUT HOW MUCH OF AN IDIOT YOU ARE FOR PUTTING A RESPONSE LIKE THAT IN THIS BOOK AND NOT PUTTING YOUR NAME THEN WE WILL....SO EVERYONE IS ALLOWED TO SPEAK THEIR MIND...CHILL OUT......KEEP TALKING NICK.....BIG TYMER........ALLDAY
ISSA NICHOLAS ODEH <ALLDAY048@AOL.COM>
JVILLE, FL USA - Monday, September 11, 2000 at 04:55:11 (PDT)

Since when is the American Federation of Ramallah Palestine a format of college football talk? Cut the habel.
No name provided
USA - Sunday, September 10, 2000 at 10:48:23 (PDT)

hey hey, im not sure why this thing has been so shhhh for the past couple days but i think we need some sookar!! yullah yullah!! well theres the bazaar in DC this weekend at St Georges & next week's Michigans Ramallah hafla is going to be off the hook!! cant wait to see u guys then (6 more days!) & u know thissss... mannnn!!
Sophia Sahouri <CUZuNOthis@aol.com>
Great Falls, VA - Saturday, September 09, 2000 at 12:05:59 (PDT)

Ok, I have already stressed my opinion on how important it is for us, as Palestinian-Americans to get out and VOTE our choice in November (BUSH FOR PRESIDENT!) So, I wish to start a conversation about College Football for all interested out there. The season is upon us once again, and we have already seen some amazing "mid-season" like games and upsets. Personally, I am of course bias to the Univ. of Florida Gators and damn proud!! Im not sure how many football fans there are that visit this homepage but Id like to give the opportunity to all, fans or not fans to ask a question or state there opinion on this season. Can Notre Dame carry their momentum from their week 1 upset into this week and beat Nebraska? Will Alabama recover from their opening weak upset to re-claim their status as a National Title contender? Has South Carolina "found the light" to have at least a 6 win season? What is your favorite college football rivalry and why? (Florida/Georgia, without a doubt!) I welcome all educated opinions and questions.-------Proud to be a Florida Gator---Nick.....PS---I do have a life and great study habits as hard as that may be to understand by reading this stupid entry....I just love college football! LOL
Nick <CollegeFootballFreak@aol.com>
University of Florida, USA - Thursday, September 07, 2000 at 11:40:49 (PDT)

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Alnemat / ?????? <alne3mat@total.net>
- Thursday, September 07, 2000 at 06:23:40 (PDT)

Hello to all. for a long time I have been looking for new pictures of our town, but all I see is the same ones. are there any new ones? I am sure we have , please add them to the collection so we can show them to those who ask about our TOWN A Zarour
A.zarour
Florida, USA - Wednesday, September 06, 2000 at 15:36:54 (PDT)

take a moment to encourage everyone to hit the polls this year to elect our next president and vice-pres. This is going to be a crucial year for Palestinian-American issues. If you haven't done so already, please register to vote. The deadline is approaching. If you need to register, you can do it online at www.beavoter.org. We CAN make a difference if we TRY!!! If anyone needs anymore info just let me know. And Kristy, the Sting CD is great! Desert Rose is my favorite song!!!!
Karen <karebearm@aol.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, September 04, 2000 at 16:24:10 (PDT)

Where is the mid yr going to be held this yr?
Jen
San Fran, CA USA - Sunday, September 03, 2000 at 21:50:11 (PDT)

Aiight you guys, the guestbook is gettin a lil quiet in here everyone start thinkin of new ideas and things to talk about.. Everyone up here in Detroit we're gonna have a phat RAMALLAH party!!
No name
Detroit, MI USA - Sunday, September 03, 2000 at 21:46:04 (PDT)

BOULOS MY MAN.....WE ARE 0 AND 1...BUT ITS OK..I THINK WE WERE THE ONLY TOP 10 TEAM TO PLAY A REAL TEAM..BUT ITS ALL GOOD....BETTER WE LOST NOW THAN LATER IN THE SEASON...ROLL TIDE..TALK TO YOU LATER MY MAN....UCLA.35..BAMA.24....FOR YALL WHO WANTED TO KNOW.....ROLL TIDE...TALK TO YALL LATER....PEACE....ALLDAY
ISSA NICHOLAS ODEH <BIGTYMER@AOL.COM>
JVILLE, FL USA - Sunday, September 03, 2000 at 17:17:31 (PDT)

ACTION TO DEFEND THE PALESTINIAN RIGHT TO RETURN WHAT: Mass march and rally in Washington, DC in liaison and solidarity with similar events in London, Palestine and Lebanon. WHEN: 11 AM Saturday 16 September 2000 WHERE: Gather at Freedom Plaza, 13th St. and Pennsylvania Av., Federal Triangle metro. March along Pennsylvania Avenue to Lafayette Park located in front of the White House. Rally at Lafayette Park from noon to 3:00 PM. WHY: To demand an end to five decades of Palestinian exile! To demand recognition and implementation of the inalienable right of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes and lands! To mark the 18th anniversary of the 1982 Sabra and Shatila massacres! To celebrate the resilience and resistance of the Palestinian people! To begin the march Home! SPEAKERS: The rally will include remarks by Palestinian refugees, survivors of the Sabra and Shatila massacre, two speakers from the Ibdaa' Center in Dheishe Refugee Camp in Palestine, grassroots activists, and noted supporters of Palestinian rights. There will also be Palestinian cultural performances including one by internationally renowned composer and musician Simon Shaheen (also Marcel Khalife - pending confirmation). TRAVEL: To connect with a group traveling from your area (US/Canada), send a message to PRRC@mail.com. Also, visit http://al-awda.org/committees.htm and follow the instructions to join an Al-Awda action committee that is planning group transportation and accommodation for individuals in your area. ACCOMMODATION: For information on available special rate accommodation in the DC area, visit http://al-awda.org/housing.htm. Should you wish to reserve accommodation where other participants and delegations will be staying, send requests to PRRC@mail.com or rallyaccommodations@groups.com. T-SHIRTS: To order rally T-shirts, send a message to al-awda-shirt@egroups.com including your order, name and shipping address. The T-shirts are white 100% Haynes cotton of great quality in various sizes XL, L, M, or S. The price is $8 per shirt for sizes plus shipping charge if mailed to you. T-shirts may also be obtained through several local Al-Awda action committees. For further information on the shirts, visit http://al-awda.org/tshirt.htm. BANNERS: Please bring your own banners. Some banner suggestions for the march and rally may be found at http://al-awda.org/slogans.htm. Local action committees and individuals may wish to indicate their city or state of current residence on banners. MEDIA CONTACT: Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh, Tel: 203-785-6317, Fax: 717-832-1123, email: prrc-media@mail.com. ADVERTISE: Please forward this message to your contacts. Make a link from your website to http://al-awda.org. To receive a copy of the march and rally flyer and PRRC/Al-Awda brochure in PDF format, send a request to zahi@al-awda.org. SPONSORS: The march and rally is organized by the Palestine Right to Return Coalition (PRRC), known by the Arabic name Al-Awda (meaning the return), and is co-sponsored/endorsed by over 80 human rights, civic and religious organizations including Amnesty International USA. For a complete listing of organizational sponsors/endorsers, please visit http://al-awda.org/sponsors.htm. PRRC/Al-Awda is a broad-based, non-partisan, democratic association of grassroots activists and organizational representatives concerned with educating the international community to fulfill its legal and moral obligations vis-a-vis Palestinian refugees based on The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Law and through the implementation of United Nations Resolutions upholding the inalienable right of Palestinians to return to their homeland and to restitution of all their confiscated and destroyed property. DONATIONS: To help defray costs associated with the march and rally, please send your check to: PRRC, P.O. Box 401, Hummelstown, Pa 17036. E-mail: PRRC@mail.com, Fax: 717.832.1123, Web: http://al-awda.org. ------------ NO RETURN = NO PEACE Everyone Has The Right To Leave Any Country, Including His Own, And To Return To His Country. --Article 13, Universal Declaration Of Human Rights The United Nations "Resolves That The Refugees Wishing To Return To Their Homes And Live At Peace With Their Neighbors Should Be Permitted To Do So At The Earliest Practicable Date" -- United Nations Resolution 194 On Palestine
Palestine Right to Return Coalition <zahi@al-awda.org>
Hummelstown, Pa USA - Sunday, September 03, 2000 at 15:22:20 (PDT)

kristie, cheb mami is from algeria, he sings "rai" music (which is roughly translated as "opinion") as the youth wanted to speak out and be heard. rai music was banned for many years by government officials because lyrics were too racy for their society. check out cheb mami's c.d.'s, they are wonderful and i'm sure that you would enjoy them if you enjoyed the song on sting's album. also, check out cheb khaled, cheb hasni, cheb kader, in fact, go to the "world music" section of any music store and you will find a wide variety of rai musicians. good luck, peace.......
hanna <bigshot@hotmail.com>
detroit, mi USA - Sunday, September 03, 2000 at 06:15:32 (PDT)

Hey Kristy, "Desert Rose" is such a tight song... too bad its all played out over here... lol Haram why is the guestbook on such a hushhh hushhh mood? i know everyone is starting school...how is it?? yullah im gonna go study hard & get my edumucation :)
Sophia Sahouri <CUZuNOthis@aol.com>
Great Falls, VA - Saturday, September 02, 2000 at 21:45:06 (PDT)

KRISTY,THE STING SONG ROCKS! I HAVE ALREADY LOOKED UP LIKE 50 DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE SONG ON NAPSTER. I WOULD SUGGEST YOU ALL DO THE SAME TOO.
FATEN IWAIS <AYOONY4@AOL.COM>
JAX., FL USA - Saturday, September 02, 2000 at 16:42:09 (PDT)

Your right.The song by sting is very good. It has been out for a while now and now they have some commercials using that song. It is so cool. I already have the cd and cant wait for more artists to use Arabic singers/music in their music. The rapper Jay-Z has a song with Arabic music in the background. They know who the best is. Later.
J.P.
Houston, Tx USA - Saturday, September 02, 2000 at 05:23:46 (PDT)

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