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Peace in the Middle East is a right not a privilege and the time for peace is now. President Obama can put forth his version of a two-state solution which is the right option. But unfortunately it is only a partial solution, because without language on both sides that includes truth, forgiveness and reconciliation a two-state solution alone, will not bring real peace to the Middle East.

The Power of Peace challenges that, Mr. Obama and his advisors need to go to Israel, and instead of spending time in the Knesset, they need to spend time with people on the street, in the Gaza strip and in the settlements. They need to get lost in this complex land because only then will they understand how to mediate reconciliation between these two proud, passionate and persuasive cultures.  

In a profoundly straightforward and honest way, Jews and Palestinians have to acknowledge each other’s suffering, admit to one another’s past transgressions and focus on forgiveness for the future. Because, without forgiveness, there will continue to be begrudging negotiations made impossible with indirect communication that is subject to interpretation. And because when the first party makes a wrong turn, both sides will retreat to their rhetoric and history with neither side really believing that we each deserve dignity, a place to call our own and peace for our children.

GOAL: To create a Truth, Reconciliation and Forgiveness Commission between the Israelis and Palestinians as part of the "Two State Solution"

ACTION: 

1. Send a letter to President Obama (USA), Prime Minister Netanyahu (Israel), President Mahmoud Abbas (Palestinian Authority), requesting they convene a Truth, Reconciliation and Forgiveness Commission between Israelis and Palestinians.
2. Send a letter to former President Nelson Mandela and Bishop Tutu asking them to help create the Truth, Reconciliation and Forgiveness Commission.