Silwan and Sheikh Jarrah: Not a ‘Real-Estate Dispute’

The conference begins at 6PM Jerusalem time // 4PM London time // 11AM Eastern US time. There will be three sessions over the course of the conference with two scheduled breaks. Details on each session can be found below.

The conference is free and will take place in Hebrew with simultaneous English interpretation available.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!
Ir Amim Staff

6PM // 4PM // 11AM
What’s the Story? A Conversation with Residents of Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan
Moderated by:
Aviv Tatarsky – Researcher and Coordinator of Planning Policy, Ir Amim

Featuring:
Karim Dekdek – Sheikh Jarrah Activist
Zuhair Rajabi – Spokesperson for Batan al-Hawa, Silwan

6:45PM – Break

7PM // 5PM // 12PM
Who’s Telling the Story? The Role of Social Media and Mainstream Media in Recent Events
Moderated by:
Dr. Yudith Oppenheimer, Executive Director of Ir Amim

Featuring:
Salah Diab – Sheikh Jarrah Activist
Nir Hasson – Reporter on Jerusalem Affairs, Haaretz
Faiz Abu Ramileh – Photojournalist from Jerusalem
Yasmin Shaloudi – Coordinator of West Jerusalem Affairs, 0202

7:45PM – Break

8PM // 5PM // 1PM
What’s Next? Potential Solutions
Moderated by:
Hagit Ofran – Co-director, Peace Now’s Settlement Watch Project

Featuring:
Atty. Oshrat Maimon – Director of Policy Development and Legal Advocacy, Ir Amim
Prof.  Yael Ronen – Academic Center for Science and Law
Atty. Hussam Siam – Legal representative for families under threat of eviction in Silwan