A good news story with regards to Arab/Israeli relations emanating from the US.
It's an open secret that Israel surreptitiously trades with its Arab neighbours (in a big way) in terms of commerce. Indeed, many wealthy Arabs (not to mention poor Azan's) seek and get medical treatment for life threatening diseases/conditions in Israeli hospitals. With that in mind, imagine the possible sea-change of opinions following this.
Dozens of students from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Bahrain, The United Arab Emirates and Qatar visited the Israeli embassy in Washington this week.
The Arab students, who arrived in Washington in the framework of a young international leadership training program sponsored by the US government, listened to diplomatic briefs from embassy employees and asked questions.
“It was a unique opportunity to explain Israel’s position first hand,” said Rafi Harpaz, director of Public Affairs at the embassy, in a report sent to the Foreign Ministry.
When the briefing was over, the Arab students, all from affluent homes, shook Harpaz’ hand and asked to take photos with him, telling the director it was their first time meeting an Israeli.
Each student received a PR kit that included brochures about Israel, photos and CDs.
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