The Public Forum addressed, among other things, the situation in the city: the issues of home demolitions, forced evictions and settlements; the revocation of residency rights and IDs; and security concerns, including rising crime rates, in the Holy City. The Public Forum also looked at approaches to promoting a just and lasting solution to the question of Jerusalem, including through international law and institution-building. It discussed the role of non-State actors in promoting peace in Jerusalem, including through interfaith dialogue and people-to-people diplomacy. It was held at the Istanbul K邦lt邦r University.

Resources

  • Programme – Arabic
  • Programme – English
  • Opening Remarks – H.E. Zahir Tanin – English
  • Ms. Daphna Golan- Agnon- English
  • Mr. Mousa Qous – English
  • Ms. Fadwa Khader – English
  • Press releases