Our research has told us that there are several NGOs already in place in Israel working to bring an end to this conflict. They primarily hold conferences between Arabs and Jews in order to bring dialogue to the discrimination against one another. Ultimately it appears, as they have not gotten very far due to their lack of support from the outside world, which appears to have written off this conflict as religious ranting. It is clear that both sides are fighting for a single piece of land, which is deemed holly and therefore a large asset which can not be moved, changed, or rebuilt.    more >>

It's become apparent in our research that a robust non-violent movement on the part of BOTH Palestinians, and Israelis is key to breaking the cycle of violence. This is a sentiment echoed many times over by groups such as the UN, Oxfam, and the United States Government. But another interesting fact is that throughout the years, almost all non-violent movements in the region have failed.    more >>

Sheikh Tahir ul-Qadri, a Pakastani born Sheikh who now resides in England, issued a fatwa against acts of terrorism. His fatwa (a religious ruling based on Islamic law and the Koran) is the most comprehensive and expansive commentary on the matter. He is hoping this will set a new precedent to allow other Islamic leaders to condem violence and terrosrism. Read more at http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/sheikh-issues-fatwa-again...

Our dedicated Israeli-Palestinian research team has been hard at work this past month gathering data to develop projects to promote Peace in such a conflict-ridden area.    more >>

P:5Y gives peace a deadline, but it does much more than that too. Join our Webinar hosted by P:5Y founders Nathan Otto and Amber Lupton to hear about our successes and exciting breakthroughs in making the planet safer. It's this Valentine's day at 2:00 p.m. PST/5:00 p.m. EST.    more >>

Now, exciting news is unfolding! The Peace Room is launching in Boulder, Colorado to empower local action teams to have a global impact.  This room is a template to see what works, and can be duplicated in new Peace Rooms. Teams are forming around each of the 15 major conflict areas as well as the Long Term Solution (GPT Global Peace Treaty). If you've always wanted to be part of an influential dream team making a BIG impact: send us an email to be contacted when these teams form. PeaceTeams@P5Y.org

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I wrote a message to President Obama today in praise of his diplomacy, which is making us safer for a LOT less money and time than mostly counterproductive war efforts.

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