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On Sunday, April 18, 2010, the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) initiated an event titled ("The Chicago Hearing: Does U.S. Policy on Israel and Palestine Uphold Our Values?" ), modeled after a meeting of a United States Congressional fact-finding committee. The event was held at the University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus in Ida Noyes Hall. More than 250 people attended the event in person, while a national and international audience watched via live webcast. A panel of faith leaders, community organizers and academics heard expert witnesses testify to the impact of U.S. policy on Israel-Palestine. The AFSC stated that the hearing "highlighted voices of those on the other end of the pipeline of U.S. aid to Israel."〔(The AFSC's description of the event )〕 Discussion was moderated by (Helena Cobban ), a journalist and owner of the "(Just World News )" website as well as "(Just World Books )" publishing. Resources are hosted on the (Chicago Hearing )'s website, including: *Fact sheets on property rights, freedom of movement and military aid to Israel *A 28-page Final Report, gathering summaries of witness testimony; background information on U.S. policy; and data that reveals the impact of closure policies, military assaults, and military aid transfers on the situation *An "enhanced video" of the event, supplemented with data, graphics, and footage from Israel and Palestine *A how-to guide on organizing a Mock Congressional Hearing ==Context== The American Friends Service Committee is a "Quaker organization that includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace and humanitarian service."〔(The AFSC's About page )"〕 The AFSC began working in the Middle East in 1949. The organization, along with the International Committee of the Red Cross and the League of Red Cross Societies, was asked by the United Nations to organize relief work for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip.〔(United Nations Agency for Palestine Refugees FAQ )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Chicago Hearing」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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