Who Owns the Holy Land - Launceston

Who Owns the Holy Land?

• What is the role of religion in the ongoing violence between Israelis and Palestinians?
• Are Jews and Muslims historic enemies?
• What is the role of Palestinian Christians in the Palestinian national movement?

A panel discussion hosted by the Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN).

Muslim, Jewish and Christian voices share their stories and visions for peace.

Panelists:

• Yousef al-Reemawi: Palestinian musician and scholar. Founder of the Averroes Centre of Arab Culture and the Palestine Remembered program on Radio 3CR.
• Nachshon Amir: former Israeli army combat officer who was raised in a religious nationalist family but has been an active member of Free Palestine Melbourne for the past four years.
• Suzan Wahhab: President of Palestinian Christians in Australia.

Moderator:

• Michael Shaik: PIEN Project Officer and founding member of Free Palestine Melbourne.