On Saturday, April 28, 2007 in Oakland, CA, Jewish Voice for Peace proudly presented the 2007 Olive Branch Award to two extraordinary people representing two extraordinary Israeli human rights organizations: Jeff Halper of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) and Professor Anat Biletzki, former chair of B'Tselem, the Israeli Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories.
Jewish Voice for Peace is one of the largest and. oldest Jewish peace organizations in the United States. We are dedicated to promoting a US foreign policy grounded in international law and democracy that recognizes the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians to self determination.
Both ICAHD and B'Tselem embody the spirit of the Jewish tradition of universal justice -- ICAHD through its unwavering dedication to stopping the illegal and inhumane practice of the destruction of Palestinian homes, B'Tselem through its fearless commitment to documenting human rights violations in the Occupied Territories. Both organizations are beacons of light to thousands in the United States. We look to you for leadership, courage and inspiration. It is with great pride that we have selected both groups to win the prize this year. Nominees were selected by a group comprised of members from across the United States.
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*Cecilie Surasky Director of Communications Jewish Voice for Peace*
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