November 2010 PEOPLE SPANISH AmbASSAdor to ISrAel MiddLE

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November 2010
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This 2008 year is now approaching its end. Despite the rapid end of the purely
military phase of the Palestinian Conflict, the conflict is still raging, claiming too
many lives. We wish the Middle-East an active 2009 year focused on peEadciet oanrd
DDdeaeevrae Frlor Fipermniedenns,dt,s w, here hatred dissolves and harmony blooms.
TDheiasr 2 F0r0i8e nydeasr, is now approaching its end. Despite the rapid end of the purely
To our readers, as always we would like to offer our best wishes for 2009 may your
military phase of the Palestinian Conflict, the conflict is still raging, claiming too
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People

sPaiN aMbassadOR
to ISrAel
Along with the European Union, Spain be-
lieves that it has a clear interest in stabilis-
ing the Near East. Our current efforts are
focused on the resumption of direct nego-
tiations aimed at achieving the two-state
solution. Without prejudice to the worthy ef-
forts of other players, Spain can provide an
added value to peace efforts in the region. We
provide a security component (1,200 troops
in UNIFIL), as well as an extensive social,
economic and technical assistance to the
Palestinian people. In the field of diplomatic
engagement, Spain has fostered schemes of
cooperation between the players around the
Mediterranean. Madrid hosted the peace con-
ference of 1991, where the peace process be-
gan. Eminent personalities like Javier Solana
and especially Miguel Angel Moratinos have
devoted years of efforts to help bring peace
to the Near East. These are important assets
that sustain Spain’s role.
3. Both countries are full members of
the Union for the Mediterranean. How-
ever, Spain has a special place in this Un-
ion, your comments.
We believe that the Union for the Mediterra-
nean is a valuable tool that can help all partici-
pating countries to engage together in pursuit
of our many shared interests, including the
achievement of peace in the region. The Euro
Mediterranean process was launched in 1995
in Barcelona, the city that hosts the UfM Sec-
retariat. We successfully supported the Israeli
candidacy to hold a position as Deputy Secre-
tary General of the Union.
1. Israel and Spain have maintained dip- Much has been done, in any case, to develop
lomatic ties since 1986, next year it will our friendly relations since 1986. The Span- 4. The Barcelona Process comprises
be 25 years, your comments. ish Prime Minister paid an important visit to three "baskets":
Israel one year ago. All along next year, it is
Next year we will commemorate the 25th an- Economic - to work for shared prosper-
niversary of the establishment of diplomatic our mutual intention to proclaim and enhance ity in the Mediterranean, including the
relations between Spain and Israel. At face the close bonds that join our governments Association Agreements on the bilat-
value, this period seems short. But we must and peoples as the best way to celebrate our eral level
not forget the many centuries in which the 25 years of official relations. We hope that our
Political - promotion of political values,
Spanish and the Jewish people had close rela- efforts will be crowned by mutual visits at the
good governance and democracy
tions. Spanish identity cannot be understood higher level. We will also promote exhibitions
without taking account of the Jewish ingredi- and conferences. The public should know Cultural - cultural exchange and
ent. We take pride in the special effort taken how sophisticated our relations have become strengthening civil society
in the last years in Spain to fully honour the
and how ambitiously we intend to project Role of Spain in providing this with Is-
great names of the Golden Era of Judaism in
them towards the future. rael
Sepharad and to restore and spread awareness
of the important spiritual and monumental 2. Spain is well known as a broker in the Spain believes that Israeli cooperation with
Jewish heritage in Spain. Middle East, your comments. other, notably Arab, participants in the Medi-
4 The Diplomatic Club Magazine
Rubrika
terranean process is highly desirable. All the areas mentioned in the
question are pertinent. Spain has mediated between Israel and some
of these partners in order to ensure the success of these multilateral
efforts. In the context of the future work of the Union for the Medi-
terranean, Spain is actively pursuing partnerships with Israel and other
members (like Israel’s neighbours) to carry out projects of common in-
terest in areas of shared needs, such as renewable energy or use of water,
among others.
5. Economic relations (figures): export, import, tourism and
potential
2007 2008 2009
Spanish exports to Israel (M€) 619 774 610
Spanish imports from Israel
905 846 702
(M€)
Israel is an important economic partner for Spain. Our exchanges cover popular here.
a wide range of sectors. Although the world economic crisis has slowed
The Israeli public is quite knowledgeable of
down the growth of bilateral trade, in 2010 the first signs of a recovery
Spain’s History and cultural production. Span-
have begun to appear. Tourism is blossoming in both directions. Invest-
ish artistic productions are well received in Is-
ment projects, especially in technological sectors, are on the rise.
rael. Many Israelis have proven their devotion
to the promotion of cultural relations. Singers
like David Broza, Yasmin Levy and Achinoam
Nini. Flamenco is passionately followed in
Israel, where dance academies like Silvia Du-
rán’s flourish. The fine arts, gastronomy, and
sports (Spanish soccer draws vast public sup-
port) complete the rosy picture.
7. Is it difficult to be an ambassador of
Spain to Israel? Private details.
There is never a dull moment being a diplo-
mat in Israel. We constantly face challenging
situations, but these help to bring out our true
“grit”. Not forgetting the pleasure of assisting
bilateral cooperation in many fields, peace
making diplomacy is arguably the noblest of
the branches of Foreign Relations.
From the private perspective, since the very
first day of my arrival in Israel with my fam-
ily, we have felt at home in this country which
shares a Mediterranean life style with Spain.
Israelis are really easy to befriend, which fa-
vours an enriching life full of interesting ex-
changes.
6. Cultural relations
The Spanish Minister of Culture visited Is-
rael in 2010 to strengthen ties and sign agree-
ments.
Casa Sefarad-Israel, supported by the Span-
ish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Region
of Madrid and the City of Madrid, plays an
outstanding role to maintain the presence of
both cultures in Spain and Israel. In Tel Aviv,
the Cervantes Institute, located near Dizen-
goff Square, is a key centre for the promotion
of the Spanish language and culture.
Only to mention the last few months, two
exhibitions -‘Spanish Diplomats during the
Holocaust’ and the photographies of Ouka
Leele- as well as several music and dance
spectacles (e.g., Madrid Dance at the Suzanne
Dellal Center) have been a real success among
the Israeli public. Spanish films are also quite
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People
n 2008 the Knesset, after long deliberations, passed a law regu-
Ilating the immunity of foreign states (Sovereign Immunity). It
expressly refrained from addressing the touchy subject of diplo-
matic and consular immunity - Section 21: “This law does not derogate
from diplomatic or consular immunity or other immunity prevailing in
Israel under any other enactment or custom”. There were good reasons
why the Knesset did not touch this touchy subject; they are regulated
by the Vienna Convention of 1963 and 1964 to which Israel is a party
by way of ratification. None of them, however, have been made part
of the municipal Israeli law by codification. There is no dispute that
these conventions reflect and have become part of the customary pub-
lic international law which has on countless occasions been declared
to form part of the Israeli legal system unless being in contradiction to
other Israeli legislation.
The Law had been needed for a long time, and the need had been epit-
omized since the decision of the Israeli Supreme Court in the matter of
Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada v. Sheldon Edelson et.al. in
which the President of the Supreme Court (as he then was) Mr. Justice
Barak, said:
“Before concluding I want to draw the attention of the Minister of
Justice to the necessity of enacting a law relating to the immunity of
the state. So did England, the United States Australia and Canada. In
all those countries, and in others, the customary international law pre-
vailed, and was replaced by a codified enactment. The question of im-
munity raises difficult problems which should be regulated by law.”
In his recommendation, Justice Barak mentioned the subject of diplo-
matic immunity which, in his view, should also be subject to legislation.
However, the Ministry of Justice and the Knesset feared to enter the
minefield of diplomatic immunity and contended themselves by ad-
sOvEREigNtY
ANd dIPlomAtIc ImmuNIty
IN ISrAel
Peter gad Naschitz
dressing the subject of sovereign immunity (which is not subject of any setting out the reasons why he thought that the transaction being of a
international convention). commercial nature, did not accord to the Ambassador any immunity.
It should be mentioned that the lease contract was not between the
The Edelson case, mentioned above, dealt with the residence of the
landlord and the Ambassador or his Embassy, but between the landlord
Canadian Ambassador in Israel which was rented to him for 5 years
and the sovereign, Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada and
with an option to prolong for a second period of 5 years. However, the
the landlord. Thus, the legal battleground was the terrain of sovereign,
exercise of this option was subject to the agreement of a bank which
not diplomatic immunity. The Court analyzed at length the origin and
held the mortgage over the house. In the interim this mortgage was extent of both facets of jurisdictional immunity, both emanating from
purchased by Mr. Edelson, whose ultimate goal was to enforce the the executive power of the sovereign, but concluded that, which state
mortgage and purchase the property. Now, the Canadian Ambassador (or sovereign) immunity was the creation of public international law,
gave notice by the landlord about his intention to extend the lease, but diplomatic immunity was regulated by the Vienna Convention and
the bank, the original holder of the mortgage, notified him (obviously was not to be the subject of the dispute at hand. The court went on
at the wish of Mr. Edelson) that it objected to the extension of the the trace the historical development of the concept of the immunity,
lease. The Ambassador went on the occupy the house, basing himself noting that with the advent of increasing intervention of states into
as the notification of the extension of the lease. The landlord went commercial activities, particularly in the sphere of shipping, the justi-
on to issue a summons and filed an eviction action. The Ambassador fication of immunity dwindled with the time. Thus, the (third) appeal
wrote to the Court maintaining that he had immunity and did not con- to the Supreme Court was to no avail, and the Ambassador, ultimately,
sider himself subject to the jurisdiction of the court. The judge, how- had to pack his belongings and move to other premises.
ever, was not impressed, and proceeded to write a detailed decision,
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As a sideline it can be mentioned that Mr. the appellants, that the accepted exceptions District Court that the basis of the claim
Edelson, who was behind the scenes of the to the rule of immunity should apply in this against the U.S. was founded on the allegation
whole odyssey, did not manage to buy the case. These exceptions are the war-like opera- of negligence, which is a recognized exception
house because another contender outbid tion and the discretionary rule. The basis of to the application of immunity.
him. these contentions was that the Saratoga was
The judgment of the Supreme Court was
moored at Haifa in expectation of its possible
In the long and erudite decision of the Su- given after the entry into force of the new
involvement in the Iraq war, and the fact that
preme Court, Justice Barak embarked upon Immunity Law (on 16 November 2008). Of
the rental of the Altuvia and mode of board-
a protracted voyage through English, Ameri- course, the events which formed the basis of
ing of the seamen on its board were a matter
can, Canadian, German and Greek jurispru- the litigation occurred 18 years before that
of discretion of the naval authorities. The Su-
dence, all of which led to the demise of the date; however, the Law is applicable also to
preme Court repeated the rule that sovereign
theory of absolute immunity in favor of the proceedings, which were commenced before
immunity did not exist in respect of an activ-
comparative doctrine, underlining the differ- the date of its operation, provided that they
ity which could be carried out by any private
ence between the executive and commercial had been pending before the court on that
person (such as the hiring of a boat) and that
immunity. date. As this was the case, the Law could not
the correct yardstick was – not the specific
be applied. Nevertheless, Justice Amit re-
However, before the publication of the judg- purpose of the operation, but the general na-
ferred extensively to the Law and analyzed its
ment of Canada, and the events which led ture of the matter. Thus, the Court availed
provisions and applications holding that they
thereto, a tragic event occurred: on 21 De- itself of the example that a contract for the
complied with the decisions as well.
cember, 1990, a civilian ferry, which was char- purchase of shoes for the army would not
tered by the U.S. Navy, to transport members benefit from immunity. This is the place to remember a dictum of Jus-
of the crew of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Sara- tice Barak in the Canada case, that as far as
The decision of the Supreme Court, which was
toga, from the ship to shore and from shore to he was concerned he would decide that the en-
published on 3 August, 2010 had been awaited
the ship, sank in Haifa Bay. tire doctrine of immunity should not be a part
for a long time by the academic, legal and dip-
of the law in Israel with very few exceptions.
on board were 101 American seamen, who lomatic community, and it vindicated in full
This opinion, however, was not accepted by
spent a shore vacation, en route to their ship. the arguments of the claimants (respondents
the Knesset. As aforementioned, there is no
They were in civilian clothes and partly under in the appeal). The grounds propounded by
codified law in Israel relating to diplomatic im-
the influence of alcohol. Their shore furlough Justice Itzhak Amit and supported by Justices
munity; there are however several judicial de-
was not subject to any restrictions (except be- Naor and Hayut, based themselves mainly on
cisions upholding the rights of Ambassadors,
ing forbidden to visit the West Bank and Gaza) the “Negligence Exception”, but also support-
consuls and diplomats to benefit from diplo-
and no standing orders of the Navy applied to ed the application of the commercial transac-
matic and consular immunity.
them. The sea was rough and the boat, the tion doctrine. The Court agreed under the
Altuvia, was unsafe in certain respects. The
boat sank, with loss of 21 seamen. Some of
the next of kin of the seamen sued the skip- Curriculum Vitae
per and owners of the Altuvia, who eventu- TALYA LADOR-FRESHER
ally settled the claims and pursued the Israeli Chief of State Protocol
Ministry of Transport and the U.S. Navy, by
way of a third party motion to reimburse
them for the amount paid or a part of it, due Professional Career
to negligence in performing their regulatory November 2010 Chief of State Protocol and Head of the
duties and control and supervision of the ves- Protocol and Official Guests Bureau,
sel, respectively, in permitting it to sail in an Ministry of Foreign Affairs
unsafe condition and inclement weather. The 2006 – 2010 Minister Plenipotentiary Embassy of
Israeli Ministry of Transport settled the claim Israel, London
with the owners of the Altuvia, but the U.S.
2003 – 2006 Director, European Department of the
Navy alleged that it enjoyed state immunity
Economics Affairs Division, Ministry
and could not be sued before an Israeli Court.
of Foreign Affairs
After a protracted hearing, the District Court
of Haifa issued a decision, 15 years after the 2000 – 2003 Advisor to the President on World Jewish Affairs, Office of the President
occurrence, upholding the arguments of the of the State of Israel
Altuvia and rejecting the defence of immunity 1997 – 2000 Deputy Director, World Jewish Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign
by the U.S. The court particularly mentioned Affairs
that the U.S. themselves defined the operation 1993 – 1997 Consul for Information Consulate General of Israel in New York
of being of a civilian nature, by addressing the
lease contract of the boat as being a “com-
mercial liberty boat”, “commercial passenger 1991 – 1993 Second Secretary Embassy of Israel in Kingston, Jamaica
ferry” and “water taxi”, and by permitting the 1989 – 1991 Diplomatic Cadet, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
members of the crew to conduct themselves
Education
outside of American Navy regulations and
1984 – 1987 B.A. degree in Business Administration and Political Science, Hebrew
discipline. It further mentioned that the de-
University, Jerusalem
scending from the “Saratoga” was optional for
the 6000 seamen on board and was not a part Languages
of their military duties. Hebrew, English, German
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Personal
the United States and confirmed in full all the Year of Birth: 1962
reasons of the District Court, basing itself
Military Service: Intelligence, 1981-1983
also an the judgment in the matter of Canada.
Married, two children
The Court also rejected the arguments of
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Middle East Digest egyPt ANd ISrAel:
37 YEaRs Of
waR aNd PEacE
"Today we would like to commemo-
rate the generation of October, the
heroic soldiers, the innocent vic-
tims, and of course president Sa-
dat, who refused to accept the de-
feat of 1967. Brothers and sisters,
those who experienced war, more
over believe in peace. I have seen
wars, with all their hardships, and
I have seen peace process, with its
ups and downs. We are reaching
for just and lasting peace that will
end occupation of Arab and Pales-
tinian lands and will return rights
to their owners" – from president
Hosni Mubarak televised address
on 06.10.2010
The occasion was 6-th of October, a day of pride and joy for every
Egyptian, a day celebrated by Egyptians as Victory day in 1973
war, a day when all the Egyptian TV channels broadcast black
and white chronicles of Egyptian forces crossing the Suez Canal,
yet the president has chosen the anniversary of war to talk peace.
President Mubarak who 37 years ago led the Egyptian Air Force
as Commander in Chief, reminded the Egyptians and everybody
else who was listening, that Egypt strongly supports current nego-
tiations efforts between Israel and Palestinians and will put every
possible effort into peacemaking in the region .
Were Mubarak’s words falling on deaf ears? Although the Camp
David agreement with Israel and Sadat’s historic visit to Jerusalem
were unquestionably among the most obvious outcomes of that
war, the majority of Egyptians prefer to dwell on sweet memories
of military success rather than be reminded of the peace deal that
many consider being humiliating and embarrassing.
The anniversary of Camp David accords signed 5 years after the
war, on 17.09.1978 went by large unnoticed by the mainstream
press. It's no secret that today peace agreement with Israel still
stirs heated discussions and controversy in the Egyptian society
which is highly critical of normalizing relations with the Jewish
state and consequently of the regime that refuses to cut ties with
Israel no matter what. As governmental newspapers were praising
the war and it outcomes, members of opposition, both secular and
Islamic, had concentrated on less attractive side of October war
aftermath.
Muhammad Al-Baradei, ex-head of IAEA, rumoured to partici-
pate in 2011 presidential elections race, believes that the oppor-
tunities that were presented to Egypt after October war never
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egyPt ANd ISrAel:
by Ksenia Svetlova
existing peace between Israel and Egypt, its
advantages weight a thousand times more
then disadvantages. “Just think about all
37 YEaRs Of
those victims, military and civilian that the
war could of taken, think about the resourc-
es. The war was devastating for Egypt, but
if the Attrition war would continue, Israel
waR aNd PEacE would be ruined as well. So although the
circumstances could be different and more
convenient, we have to stick to this peace
and the Egyptian government is doing its
best to achieve just and lasting peace in the
region” the source said.
materialized. "Unfortunately neither in field elites. Now it’s important to remember that At the same time, when some Egyptians
of peace making nor in economic did we en- they comprise not more than 10% of the relished on black and white photos and
joyed the long desired progress and stability" whole population and they are the only ones images from the past and others discussed
wrote Baradei on his website on 6 of Octo- that can genuinely say that the war had ben- economic and political perspectives in
ber. The comments of Baradei's popular Fa- efited with them, since Egypt went through post-war reality of Israel and Egypt, on the
cebook page confirmed that his numerous economic liberalization process and joined other side of the Canal the ghosts of war
supporters identify with his words, and even global economy. The masses, however, are were also coming back to life. Although the
more so do not believe that peace with Israel impoverished and disappointed with all the official Israeli narrative claims that Israel
is possible in short term, since more wars promises of better tomorrow. If the achieve- wasn’t defeated in 1973 war, 6 of October
in the region will follow suit. “The Egyptians ments of the war were so tremendous, how is hardly a day of Victory and celebrations.
give a new meaning for peace with Israel come the life after the war is becoming more It’s rather a day of commemoration, when
and peace in general almost every year” says difficult day by day, they ask”, professor families visit the graves of their loved ones,
professor Yoram Meital the Chairman of Meital says. This year a blockbuster “Wlad and the ex-soldiers look back at the battle
the Chaim Herzog Center for Middle. East al-Aam” (Cousins) have demonstrated how scenes, and feel pain in their scars all over
Studies and Diplomacy. “There were years shocked must an Egyptian feel if he or she again. This year the recollections of the
when Mubarak was in particular stressed the will end up in Tel Aviv, and a few years ago war became that much more intense due
military aspect of the war, reminding of great “Sefara fi Emara” comedy (Embassy in the to the release of declassified documents
military achievements and the breakthrough building) starring Adel Imam revealed a pop- and protocols of the war. The exposure
ular anti-Israeli sentiment on the streets of of hard disagreements between the politi-
after 1967 defeat. However, during the early
Cairo. So what kind of peace was Egypt’s 83 cal leadership and the military, desperate
years of Oslo the vision changed, and the war
years old president speaking on the day that battles, squabbling and uncertainty of the
was described as the gateway for peace”, says
commemorated the October war? Professor forthcoming opened up the old wounds. It
Meital.
Meital is convinced that the term peace can clearly showed that 1973 war was a power-
Inevitably, different Egyptians attribute dif- be understood in broader Middle Eastern ful blow to the Israeli society, that is not
ferent meaning to such complex and charged context. “Nowadays the region is comprised forgotten or forgiven despite the 37 years
terms “war” and “peace”. As French poet and of two camps. The first camp is the peace of peace that came since.
critic Paul Valery once put it: “War is a mas- camp, if you will. It includes Egypt, Jordan,
In each war people die and hostages are tak-
sacre of people who don`t know each other Saudi Arabia, some North African states and
en, but the aftermath is always different. Will
for the profit of people who know each other Palestinian Authority. The other camp is the
a war be a gateway for peace or for a new
but don`t massacre each other”. radical camp – Iran, Syria, Hizbullah, HA-
war? Will the winner be generous towards
MAS etc. The first camp defines itself as a
Paradoxically, many Egyptians who fought the defeated? The October war is especially
peace camp, and labels the others as the war
Israel both in 1967 and 1973 (and a few who unique in that sense, since both parties con-
camp, stressing that they know war, hence
participated in 1948 war), have tasted the bit- sider themselves the winners, and both ad-
they seek peace. The latter naturally argue
terness of defeat and disappointment , were mit that they also experienced the defeat.
that they are the sane ones, while the first
deprived of food and adequate equipment Both countries seek peace, but put different
camp is a camp of defeat. There is very sig-
due to mishaps of the leadership and eventu- meanings into the word. For the meanwhile
nificant tension between the two, and if find
ally had to witness the change of heart of the Egypt and Israel will continue this awkward
ways in political language first of all”.
regime who now befriended the Israelis, hold dance around each other, committed to the
strong anti- normalization attitudes. “Those The diplomatic sources in Cairo also told uneasy status quo. The question is how long
who profited the most from the war were the the DC that despite the criticism of the could this status quo last?
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susaN g. KOMEN fOR thE
cuRE® ORgaNizatiON
LauNchEs its activitiEs iN
isRaEL iN PaRtNERshiP with
iNtERNatiONaL hadassah
wOMEN’s ORgaNizatiON
The "Victory of Life"-Israel Race for the Cure to be held on Octo- among women. In Israel alone breast cancer
constitutes nearly 30 percent of all cancer
ber 28th 2010 in Jerusalem was the highlight point of the organi-
cases and is the number one reason for death
zation's launch events in Israel with thousands of Israelis taking
amongst women in Israel. In the last 25 years
part in marching in support of the battle against breast cancer as the frequency of diagnosis with breast can-
part of the partnership of more than ten women organizations. cer has gradually risen with over 4,000 new
cases diagnosed every year hitting women at a
The event which was the first of it kind to be held in Israel will
younger age than ever up to a short time ago.
bring to Jerusalem people from all over Israel asking to promote Hadassah's researchers in Israel have only re-
the education for early detection of breast cancer alongside many cently been able to identify an apparent halt
guests who will arrive to Israeli epically for this cause and event. in the rise due to prevention measures and de-
velopment of advanced techniques of treating
Komen races for the cure take place in cities and sites all over the
breast cancer. The Susan G. Komen for the
world creating a powerful and meaningful public presence that
Cure organization has contributed over $2
brings attention and influences public agenda. The race in Jeru- million in Israel in the last 16 years to support
salem was opened by internationally renowned fashion designer varying breast cancer research projects as well
Dorin Frankfurt who has agreed to volunteer as the race's hon- as women’s outreach programs.
orary chairperson.
usan G. Komen for the Cure®, the
Slargest volunteer-based international
organization to raise awareness for
battling breast cancer and support scientific
research for the disease's prevention, will
be launching the Israel Breast Cancer Col-
laborative with activities in Israel in October
2010. This initiative is a continuation of the
organization's plan of action to work globally
to discover and deliver the cures for breast
cancer. Susan G. Komen for the Cure is a
unique foundation as it combines the support
for scientific research with funding for educa-
tion, screening and treatment programs on a
global scale.
The organization began with a promise be-
tween two sisters, Nancy Goodman Brinker
and Susan Goodman Komen, when Susan provide education, screening and treatment The Municipality of Jerusalem and the Hadas-
was fighting her battle with breast cancer. Su- programs aimed at early detection and deal- sah World Zionist Organization are partner-
san’s compassion for others and commitment ing with the disease. The organization has ing with Susan G. Komen for the Cure in this
to making a difference throughout her own cooperated with more than 50 government coming year’s projects which will take place in
ordeal moved her sister, Nancy Goodman and non-governmental organizations in five October 2010. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat is
Brinker, to promise her sister that she would continents in order to develop solutions and the official host of the organizations launches
do everything in her power to end breast can- strategies for dealing with the global breast events in Israel.
cer forever. That promise lives on in the Susan cancer crisis.
G. Komen for the Cure foundation and is an THE 300,000- women strong Hadassah or-
inspiration to people around the world. During its years of operation the Susan G. ganization which began developing modern
Komen for the Cure has developed its unique health care in pre-state Israel nearly a hun-
Since this promise 30 years ago, Susan G. Races – runs, walks and symbolic marches dred years ago and has continued to support
Komen for the Cure has invested nearly $1.5 – coined the Susan G. Komen Race for the medicine, education and social welfare has
billion US globally in research, education, Cure® Series, as main vehicles for both rais- partnered with Komen to increase awareness
screening, treatment and awareness programs ing awareness while empowering people and and treatment of breast cancer. The work of
particularly geared to low income communi- giving those who have the disease support and the Hadassah hospitals in Jerusalem serves as
ties where the need for outreach and educa- hope. The Komen Race for the Cure Series an everyday testimony to the wide attention
tion are greater. The organization has invested currently takes place in 141 cities globally. and focuses on issues of women health and
more than $900 million to support scientific breast cancer treatment.
research and an additional $450 million to Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer
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