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Project Unified Assistance (PUA) is a US-based humanitarian nonprofit organization advocating to establish a UN operated and regulated airport in the Gaza Strip.

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Backers of PUA’s concept include Palestinians (from both the West bank and Gaza), Israelis, Jews, Muslims, Arabs, and American and international experts who believe in the need for humanitarian aviation as a service to people in Gaza. Our advisers include former high ranking US and UN diplomats, academics, communications experts, NGO directors and businessmen with an interest in the Middle East. We have been and continue to promote PUA's concept with Israeli politicians and think tanks, Palestinian diplomats, analysts, and journalists, American strategists, groups, and activists, and dozens of international diplomats, policy analysts, security experts, humanitarian workers, journalists, and economic development practitioners. The majority support the proposal and have no objections to the idea or its components – their concerns pertain to how soon this could be implemented, and whether Israel would support the proposed humanitarian, UN managed airport. PUA's concept was collectively built by technical, diplomatic and legal experts who support our work discretely due to professional constraints imposed by their sensitive roles. Some others are adopting a ‘wait-and-see’ approach to observe broader reactions to the concept. We are honored and humbled by the endorsements of the following individuals (this is a partial list): 

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* Please Note: PUA is an independent nonprofit and is not affiliated with the United Nations, governments, or any other organization. Titles are for Identification Purposes Only

Ashraf M. Ghneim

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Water Expert, Gaza Coastal Municipalities Water Utility 

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David Griffis

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U.S. Business Law Attorney and Professor at the University of San Francisco 

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Dr. Ethan Chorin

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Former U.S. Diplomat and Geopolitics Expert on Libyan and African Affairs 

Dr. Gershon Baskin

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Israeli Political and Social Activist  and Peace Advocate

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Gordon Strause

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 Online Tech Products Expert

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Captain Ibrahim Ghouli

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CEO of Aviation Link International and Former Palestinian Airlines Pilot Based in Gaza 

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Jehad Nassar

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Palestinian Air Traffic Control Expert

Jim Lacy

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Architect and Project Manager

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Maya Zuckerman

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Entrepreneur and Marketing Professional

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Paul Totah

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Director of Communications at Saint Ignatius College Preparatory and PUA's Board of Directors Chairman

Raed Ibrahim

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Gaza-Based Strategic Planning and Development Consultant

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Amb. Richard W. Murphy

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Former U.S. Ambassador and Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs

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Sam Samaha

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Palestinian-American Businessman and Renewable Energy Entrepreneur

Dr. Yaser Alwadeya

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Palestinian Businessman and Independent Political Activist

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Yousef R. Shehada

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Founder of the Palestine Special Olympics​

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Abdul Razak Al-Abed

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Humanitarian Activist, Business Development Expert, and CEO of Al-Abed Consulting

Ezzat Ramini

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Judge – Palestinian High Judicial Council

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Dr. Oren Kroll-Zeldin 

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Jewish Studies Professor at the University of San Francisco​

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Sam Lauter

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U.S. Governmental Relations and Communications Expert

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Ahmad Shukri

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Banking Logistics & Real Estate Investments Expert

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Khaleel Isa 

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Mental Health Coordinator at International Medical Corps​

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Sami Jamil Jadallah

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President of the New Arab Foundation, Founder of the Arab Peace Corps Initiative and U.S. Army Veteran

Majd Baniodeh

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International Development Professional

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Dr. Majdi Alkurdi

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Palestinian Human Development Specialist

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Jeff Kositsky

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Director of the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

Bharat Parihar

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International Development Professional

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Mahmoud Shehada

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Gaza Account Manager / CTG Global – International Humanitarian Support

Tony Chessell

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Operations Manager / CTG Global – International Humanitarian Support

Dr. Mohammed Omer

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Palestinian Journalist and Scholar

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Iman Abu Aitah

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Palestinian Youth Empowerment Visionary and Women's Rights Advocate

Joe Goldman

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Public Affairs and Civic Engagement Manager at Jewish Community Relations Council

Dr. Kevin DeJesus

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Professor of Social Sciences, Johnson and Wales University

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Kamal Abu Shawish

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Palestinian Political Analyst

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2017 © Project Unified Assistance (PUA) is a United States-based 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization.

Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permissible by law. 

PUA follows OFAC regulations and complies with the SDN list.

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