
Project Unified Assistance (PUA) is a US-based humanitarian nonprofit organization advocating to establish a UN operated and regulated airport in the Gaza Strip.
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):
* 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
Water Expert, Gaza Coastal Municipalities Water Utility

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

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

Dr. Gershon Baskin
Israeli Political and Social Activist and Peace Advocate

Gordon Strause
Online Tech Products Expert

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

Jehad Nassar
Palestinian Air Traffic Control Expert

Jim Lacy
Architect and Project Manager

Maya Zuckerman
Entrepreneur and Marketing Professional

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

Raed Ibrahim
Gaza-Based Strategic Planning and Development Consultant

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

Sam Samaha
Palestinian-American Businessman and Renewable Energy Entrepreneur

Dr. Yaser Alwadeya
Palestinian Businessman and Independent Political Activist

Yousef R. Shehada
Founder of the Palestine Special Olympics

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

Ezzat Ramini
Judge – Palestinian High Judicial Council

Dr. Oren Kroll-Zeldin
Jewish Studies Professor at the University of San Francisco

Sam Lauter
U.S. Governmental Relations and Communications Expert

Ahmad Shukri
Banking Logistics & Real Estate Investments Expert

Khaleel Isa
Mental Health Coordinator at International Medical Corps

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

Majd Baniodeh
International Development Professional

Dr. Majdi Alkurdi
Palestinian Human Development Specialist

Jeff Kositsky
Director of the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

Bharat Parihar
International Development Professional

Mahmoud Shehada
Gaza Account Manager / CTG Global – International Humanitarian Support

Tony Chessell
Operations Manager / CTG Global – International Humanitarian Support

Dr. Mohammed Omer
Palestinian Journalist and Scholar

Iman Abu Aitah
Palestinian Youth Empowerment Visionary and Women's Rights Advocate

Joe Goldman
Public Affairs and Civic Engagement Manager at Jewish Community Relations Council

Dr. Kevin DeJesus
Professor of Social Sciences, Johnson and Wales University

Kamal Abu Shawish
Palestinian Political Analyst
