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Computer Game Lets Players Try Virtual Peace

Peace center will distribute games to Israelis, Palestinians during US talks

By Laurel Jorgensen,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 25, 2007 4:12 PM CST

(Newser) – A computer game that promotes peace in the Middle East will be distributed to Palestinians and Israelis this week while their leaders meet in the US to negotiate, the Associated Press reports. “PeaceMaker” players choose roles as Israeli or Palestinian leaders and respond to attacks from the opposing side. Leaders who launch counter-attacks don’t thrive in the game.


The Peres Center for Peace plans to hand out the games Tuesday, the same day Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will meet at a peace conference in Annapolis. The center’s director says he hopes gamers will try switching roles to understand the limitations of the other side. “The way is pragmatism, entering the role of the other,” he says.

Israeli flags are seen with a general view of Jerusalem's Old City, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007. Israeli, Palestinian, Arab and world leaders are set to meet in Annapolis, Maryland this week at a U.S. hosted peace conference. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
Israeli flags are seen with a general view of Jerusalem's Old City, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007. Israeli, Palestinian, Arab and world leaders are set to meet in Annapolis, Maryland this week at a U.S. hosted...   (Associated Press)
In this photo released by the Israeli Government Press Office, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, and his wife Aliza arrive at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 . Israel and the Palestinians have been trying for months to hammer out a joint blueprint for peace to present to...
In this photo released by the Israeli Government Press Office, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, and his wife Aliza arrive at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 . Israel and the Palestinians...   (Associated Press)
Demonstrators gather outside the residence of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, in Jerusalem, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007. Israeli, Palestinian, Arab and world leaders are set to meet in Annapolis, Maryland next week at a U.S. hosted peace conference. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)
Demonstrators gather outside the residence of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, in Jerusalem, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007. Israeli, Palestinian, Arab and world leaders are set to meet in Annapolis, Maryland...   (Associated Press)
An Israeli policeman gestures to motorists at a flying checkpoint in Jerusalem Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007. Israeli police and the army were on high alert after threats of attacks by Palestinian militant groups. Israeli, Palestinian, Arab and world leaders are set to meet in Annapolis, Maryland, USA,  next week at...
An Israeli policeman gestures to motorists at a flying checkpoint in Jerusalem Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007. Israeli police and the army were on high alert after threats of attacks by Palestinian militant groups....   (Associated Press)
Palestinians wait for permission from Israeli soldiers to use the main road to Jerusalem, at the Kalandia checkpoint, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007. Israeli, Palestinian, Arab and world leaders are set to meet in Annapolis, Maryland next week at a U.S. hosted peace conference. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)
Palestinians wait for permission from Israeli soldiers to use the main road to Jerusalem, at the Kalandia checkpoint, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007. Israeli, Palestinian, Arab and world leaders are set to meet...   (Associated Press)
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