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[HWPL] Historic Battle and the Peace. Serial Posting 1. Battle of Kadesh (HWPL in Egypt and Palestine)

When? 1275 B.C.

Where? Orontes River, Southwest of Homs, Syria

Who? the Egyptians under Ramses II and the Hittites under Muwatallis

Why? Ramses II wanted to expand his country towards Syria and invaded Hittite territory.

How? Ramses led his army towards Syria, but was deceived by Hittite agents and was suddenly attacked by the Hittite army. However, the Egyptian army counterattacked and the war continued on for 15 years. Today, the exact outcome of who won or lost is not conclusive because each country recorded its history in its own favor. However, it is generally believed that a Hittite version excavated at Boghazkoy assessed the battle with more accuracy.

What happened?

As a result, both countries came to a peace treaty called the 'Kadesh Treaty' which is the first example of a peace treaty in history.

Some articles in the Kadesh Peace Treaty agreed between these two nations were as follows:

- Mutual Defense Treaty

- Mutual Respect: Protection of each majesty, amnesty for deserters, criminal extradition agreement etc.

- Nonaggression pact

- Legally biding agreement between the gods of the Hittite and the Egyptian. Whoever keeps it will be blessed, whoever breaks it will be cursed

- Mutually respected and assured succession of heirship of each country

More than 2000 years after the Battle of Kadesh, peace still hasn't come to Egypt and Palestine but they are struggling for world peace with HWPL and Chairman Man Hee Lee. Many VIPs and citizens in Egypt and Palestine have participated in HWPL's peace initiatives. Some people even joined in the drafting of the DPCW (Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War) which is an international law for world peace, while others participated in the 918 World Peace Festival, 525 Peace Walk, the Legislate Peace Project, the Peace Letter and more.

Someday, peace will truly come to Egypt, Palestine and even the whole world as we keep up the peace work with HWPL and Chairman Man Hee Lee:)

Peace!

[HWPL] HWPL Peace Camp Education in Israel with Israeli and Palestinian students!

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[HWPL] HWPL Peace Camp Education in Israel with Israeli and Palestinian students!

Original Link : Israel-Palestine Peace Education Camp Hope School Spreading the Message of Peace

Most people with an interest in international affairs, especially the Middle East, know how 'healthy' (irony intended) the relationship between Israel and Palestine has been since time memorial.

Long-term hatred and violence between these two countries on religious, political and diplomatic grounds has become an infamous issue within the international community. Countless casualties have resulted from major and minor military conflicts, claiming the lives of many innocent victims.

To this end, HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light. Chairman: Mr. Man Hee Lee) has been carrying out its global Peace Education campaign and hosted Peace Camp Education for Israeli and Palestinian students to teach them about peace.

Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL always shouts for world peace, and he works for a world of peace to pass on to future generations. To make it a reality, he emphasises the importance of teaching youth everywhere how to understand and love one another and resolve conflict through dialogue, not with knives and guns.

Mar Elias Institution, Saint John's School and Hope School in Palestine all signed MOAs with HWPL, co-hosting 'HWPL Peace Education Camp: Crossing Border', with 150 faculty leaders and students in attendance.

Mr. Michael Chacour, the executive director of Mar Elias Institution said :

"......I find it the best education to help our kids to accept others, especially in our land. Such events should be held in other countries as well as Israel and Palestine."

To date, HWPL has signed numerous MOUs with ministries of education in the Philippines, Cambodia and Sri-Lanka - to name a few - and with schools and universities across the world (You can find related peace education articles in my blog).

On that day, students and faculty leaders wrote peace letters urging the heads of the 193 world states to support the DPCW (Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War; a new international law drafted by HWPL's International Law Peace Committee to resolve all global conflicts and achieve world peace). The DPCW, with its 10 articles and 38 clauses, will be enacted at the UN.

Mr. Khader S. J. Abuabbara said :

"......This created a culture of peace and planted the spirit of peace in the minds of the students who were entrusted to us..."

Personally, I'm relieved to see Israelis and Palestinians working together to learn about world peace in the midst of the ongoing conflict. To finish my article, I'd like to quote words by Alex, who participated at the peace camp:

"...I had the opportunity to build a good friendship with other students. I believe peace must be part of any work we carry out."

I hope people from all countries everywhere become close friends via HWPL's DPCW and peace campaign :)





Peace!

Want to be informed and involved? Click Below!

HWPL official homepage : www.hwpl.kr

IWPG official homepage : http://www.iwpg.org/en/

IPYG official homepage : www.ipyg.kr

DPCW information : http://www.hwpl.kr/en/initiative/lawForPeace