Presentation by Israeli Defense Official
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The Middle East Institute and the Foundation for Middle East Peace are pleased to host Haggai Alon, a senior political advisor to Defense Minister Amir Peretz, to discuss economic policy for Israel and the Palestinian territories.
Recently appointed as the Minister's advisor on the fabric of life of Palestinians, Mr. Alon's responsibilities in this capacity include issues related to the separation barrier and movement and access, including Karni and other crossings. A veteran of the kibbutz movement and close confidant of Peretz, he played a large role in mobilizing the grassroots movement that brought Peretz to the Labor party chairmanship. Mr. Alon also believes that the Israeli and Palestinian economies are intertwined and supports moving forward on a diplomatic solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
