Böll Debates: The Joint List and the Israeli Elections – What does it mean for Palestinian politics?

The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung and Al-Shabaka: The Palestinian Policy Network cordially invite you to a discussion on the Joint List and their success in the recent Israeli election. The Böll Debates are a loose series of discussions on current political, social, and environmental affairs which aim to bring together Palestinian and international representatives from civil society, government, and other sectors.

Topic:     The Joint List and the Israeli Elections – What does it mean for Palestinian politics?

Guests:  MK Aida Touma – Joint List, Knesset Member

 Nadim Nashif  – Baladna, Director

 Nour Odeh – Journalist and political analyst

Welcome by Dr. René Wildangel (hbs)

Moderated by Tariq Dana (Al-Shabaka)

Date: 15 | April | 2015               Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Heinrich Böll Foundation’s Office in Ramallah

On January 22nd 2015 a “Joint List” consisting of the mostly Arab parties Balad, Hadash, Ta'al and the United Arab List was formed and participated in the Israeli elections. The common project received a lot of attention and managed to achieve more than 10% of Israeli votes for the Knesset, leading to an unprecedented representation of 13 Knesset Members. However, the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land was not a major political issue in the block’s election campaign. While expectations are high, the question remains what this outcome will mean for Palestinian politics in general.

*Light lunch will be served

*Please RSVP until 14th April at

ps-trainee1@ps.boell.org
or call 02-2961121

*Please find directions here: http://ps.boell.org/en/contact