By, Rosa Doherty
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By, Rosa Doherty
An artwork project by Arab and Jewish women in Israel holds the answer to peace, says Dudley North Labour MP Ian Austin.
Mr Austin was among politicians who viewed Wizo’s Olive Tree exhibition in Parliament. Established three years ago to promote co-operation, the project enables women from different backgrounds to find common ground by painting an olive tree, a traditional symbol of peace. The works have already been displayed at the European Parliament, the Scottish Parliament and the United Nations.
Mr Austin said the exhibits showed “the vibrant, diverse and multi-ethnic democracy that is Israel. The picture you get in Parliament about Israel and Palestine is often polarised.”
