4th – 8th November 2016 - The Director holds meetings in Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip

Oliver McTernan travelled to Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, 4th- 8th November, holding meetings in Ramallah, Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, and signing a contract with the European Union aimed at supporting a Palestinian dialogue within the political, youth and business communities.Discussions took place with Dr Sabri Saidam, the Minister of Education and Higher Education, and Dr Saeb Erekat, Chief Negotiator for the Palestinian Authority, in addition to members of the business community in Ramallah and Gaza. Meetings in the Knesset provided the opportunity to build upon discussions held in Belfast and Dublin, and to gain insight into the current political context.

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