Over the past several weeks, we have seen an increase in violence occurring in Israel and the Palestinian territory. Join us for an important conversation with Jerusalem expert Daniel Seidemann on what is actually occurring on the ground and how we can make a difference from the United States.
WHAT: From the Shadows of Violence: A Briefing with Daniel Seidemann
WHEN: Thursday, October 22, 12:30 pm (ET)
WHERE: J Street's Youtube Channel
About Daniel Seidemann: Daniel has been a practicing attorney in Jerusalem and a partner in a firm specializing in commercial law since 1987. Since 1991, he has also specialized in legal and public issues in East Jerusalem. In particular, he has worked on issues and cases related to government and municipal policies and practices, representing Israeli and Palestinian residents of Jerusalem before the statutory Planning Boards regarding development issues. Key cases have included the takeover of properties in Silwan, the legality of the Har Homa expropriation and town plan, the Ras el Amud town plan, the closing of Orient House, administrative demolition orders, denial of free education in East Jerusalem, etc. He has argued more than 20 Jerusalem-related cases before the Israeli Supreme Court.