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Recently many problems occurred in Palestine and they need a fresh breathing. This contest might invoke some spark among them and this is really a great move to make them stable in the so called contests.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/poetry_contest_palestinian_youth/ Mon Oct 12, 2009
Thank You Christina for sharing this experience with us. And my gratitude to Khaled who has preserved what is most precious in humanity in a most inhumane environment; Bethlehem, Christianity's cradle, is fully enclaved, walled in today. If Khaled wants to go to visit a relative in the near city of Jerusalem he will have to endure humiliation, check points, and all this without a guarantee that he will get as far as a stonethrow from Bethlehem. Thank you Khaled for your humanity, thank you Christina for being his and humanity's "impresario".]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/poetry_contest_palestinian_youth/ Thu Jul 23, 2009
ALL OF MOSLEMS AND NON MOSLEMS IN HOLY LAND AND THE WORLD I HOPE THEY ARE VERY EAGER TO PEACE AND SAFETY AND SECURITY FOR US AND FOR OUR KIDS FOR THE FUTURE TO LIVE IN SAFETY LIFE WITH OUT ANY FEARING FROM EACH OTHER , TO FOREGET THE BLOODY PAST AND BELT THE TRUTH AND FAITH FOR THE FAMILYS FOR FUTURE TO DEVELOPE TO BELT NOT TO DEMOLISH AND DESTROYING WHAT WAS BELT .
ALL WE ARE THIRSTY AND STARVEY AND HUNGRY TO PEACE IN PALESTINE IN HOLY LAND , I DONOT WANT TO SE MY KID THROW STONE TO JEWISH OR JEWISH SHOUT MY KIDS IN FRONT OF ME THIS IS THE REASON I AM NOT IN PALESTINE MY HOME EVEN I AM LIVING IN CANADA , IF THERE IS PEACE ONE DAY IN PALESTINE I WILL NOT STAY EVEN SINGEL SECOND IN USA OR CANADA EVEN THEY ARE THE BEST PLACE I FIND TO LIVE IN SAFETY AND FREEDOM AS THEY ARE FREEDOM COUNTRIES.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/poetry_contest_palestinian_youth/ Tue Jul 21, 2009
What a wonderful story. Christina, you are a beacon of light to the world. Thanks for sharing.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/poetry_contest_palestinian_youth/ Mon Jun 08, 2009
It is nice to see poetry resonate in a healing way throughout the world and that the U.S. nourishes this lovely form of expression. I read once if poets practiced politics and politicians poetry the world would be a much more peaceful to live in!]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/poetry_contest_palestinian_youth/ Sun Jun 07, 2009
What a touching inspired and uplifting story. Congratulations to Khalid for a beautiful poem and thank you to Christina for sharing it as well as her thoughts and feelings with all of us.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/poetry_contest_palestinian_youth/ Fri Jun 05, 2009 U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem Webmaster Maath writes:

You can read the winning Poems here:
http://jerusalem.usconsulate.gov/poetry_winners.html]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/poetry_contest_palestinian_youth/ Fri Jun 05, 2009
Wonderful inspiring story and I am glad the U.S. recognizes the efforts of students all around the world.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/poetry_contest_palestinian_youth/ Thu Jun 04, 2009
What an HONOR for Christina to be able to present Kahid with his award. Hope we get to read the whole poem. We pray every day for PEACE in ALL the WORLD.

Keep up the good work Christina.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/poetry_contest_palestinian_youth/ Thu Jun 04, 2009
This makes me choke up to read this! And makes me very proud as well to be an American and to be able to offer such a positive stance in the world so that such awards are seen with such pride by persons around the world (American or not). Congratulations to Khalid and I hope that his winning poem will be posted for us to enjoy.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/poetry_contest_palestinian_youth/ Wed Jun 03, 2009