APN Policies and Positions: Believe in Israel. Believe in Peace.
Settlements
Settlements – including settlement expansion and the proliferation of proto-settlements known as “illegal outposts” – are a political, security, and economic liability for Israel, and an existential threat to Israel as a Jewish, democratic state. Read More...
▼ info
Jerusalem
APN supports a negotiated solution to competing claims in Jerusalem. We believe that whatever the arrangements, the emergence of a Palestinian capital in Arab areas of Jerusalem would not undermine Israel's claim to Jerusalem as its capital. Rather, it could clear the way – at long last – for international recognition of Jewish Jerusalem as Israel's capital. It would make Israel's capital a more Jewish city, solidify Israel’s sovereignty over it, and allow Israel to shed the burden of ruling over hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who are not and do not desire to be Israeli. Read More...
▼ infoThe Gaza-Hamas Challenge
APN believes that the U.S. should adopt a serious, far-sighted policy toward Hamas. This must include working to halt violence in the short term and prevent its re-emergence in the future, and improving the humanitarian situation. Most important, the U.S. must work to establish a meaningful political process. Even the most durable, sustainable interim arrangements cannot substitute for negotiations to deal with the core issues of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Read More...
▼ infoA New Chapter In The Middle East
Americans for Peace Now supports President Obama in carrying out his mandate in the Middle East, and will do everything possible to work with him to realize the long-cherished and long-denied goal of peace, security, and stability for Israel and all inhabitants of the region. Read More...
▼ infoTop Stories story archive
A Sweet New Year, Steeped in Peace, from APN
Direct Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks Open
APN Study Tour to Israel: February 5-12, 2011
APN's David Pine speaks past the hecklers
They did so because there are so many of us who know that Israel needs peace to survive.
See videos and the transcript of the speech.
Publications
- Peace News:
- Articles
- Press Releases
- Recommended Reading
Forward: "One Solution: Two States" By APN's Lara Friedman
The steady march of settlements, the rightward shift in Israeli politics, the growing sense that a conflict-ending
peace agreement is impossible -- all these things are feeding some pundits' impulse to declare the death of the
two-state solution as a means of ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.But what are the alternatives?
APN-ATFP joins Palestinian and Israeli as Interns
Ha'aretz: "IDF soldier on leave attacks group of Peace Now activists in Tel Aviv"
(Pictured: Peace Now activist placing an announcement during the current campaign)Soldier from elite Givati Brigade attacked activists passing out flyers near Tel Aviv's central train station; Peace Now to file formal complaint against soldier.
By Yaniv Kubovich
APN to Mideast Negotiators: Focus on Peace, not on Process
Press Release - For Immediate Release
APN condemns terrorist attack in West Bank
Washington, DC -- APN today unequivocally condemned the terrorist attack in the West Bank that killed four Israelis. APN President and CEO Debra DeLee stated:
"Today's attack is a senseless act of violence whose likely purpose is to derail the peace talks that are set to get underway in Washington this week. There are no doubt self-appointed spoilers who want to force both Israelis and Palestinians to spurn negotiations in favor of continued conflict. They cannot be permitted to succeed."
APN is America's leading Jewish organization advocating peace for Israel.
16,000 Sign Petition to Obama: Extend Settlement Freeze
Washington, DC -- Americans for Peace Now today delivered a petition signed by 15,962 people to President Barack Obama,
urging him to press for an extension of the moratorium on construction in West Bank settlements.(Read coverage in Ha'aretz:
Jews and Arabs don't have to be enemies
On the front page of the Style section in yesterday's Washington Post is a story about a remarkable
internship program.This was no typical Washington internship. APN hosted a Palestinian student, while the American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP) hosted an Israeli student. The two worked together on joint projects, lived together, and became close friends.
Ha'aretz Editorial: "The price of flawed policy"
Relations with Turkey will probably deteriorate further, and there may even be serious damage on the official
level.
When a regular, well-armed, well-trained army goes to war against a "freedom flotilla" of civilian vessels laden
with civilians, food and medication, the outcome is foretold - and it doesn't matter whether the confrontation
achieved its goal and prevented the flotilla from reaching Gaza.
Dissent Magazine & TPM: "End the Gaza Blockade"
By Jo-Ann Mort - June 4, 2010
There is a lot of misinformation flying around about what is going on in Gaza. Didn't Israel evacuate Gaza? Are
people in Gaza starving? What is going on with the Egyptian side of the border? Does Hamas want peace with Israel
or not? Is the current blockade stopping arms from entering Gaza via Iran? I hope that those who read this post
read it carefully. It would be great to engage in useful, intelligent dialogue on this site.
-
9/5 12:28a
important report by ACRI the effects of settlements in Palestinian East jerusalem. http://www.acri.org.il/eng/story.aspx?id=763
-
8/23 The Heads of the Legal System Visit the Settlers in Silwan
-
9/8 2:14p
Shana Tova and Eid Mubarak!
-
Transcript of Mitchell's Press Briefing on Start of Direct Talks
-
9/8 12:45p
Hoping that Obama, Netanyahu, & Abbas show the leadership needed in the next year to bring peace to Israel. Shana Tova.
-
Settler violence won't stop tomorrow's Peace Now rally
-
9/5 10:55p
@Boltyansky If you read the post, you'll see that it refers to a current policy objective, not contingency planning.
-
8/30 Maariv: Israel a significant importer (and re-exporter) of Iranian goods
-
9/8 4:35a
Happy New Year. שנה טובה كلّ عام وأنتم بخير
-
APN Backs Israeli Artists who Refuse to Perform in Settlements
APN's direct connection to Israel
Show your support for the Israeli peace movement.
Get a FREE Americans for Peace now sticker!
We've got cool stickers. You've got a laptop, a bike, a car, a window, a backpack or somewhere else that is feeling bland and inexpressive. Sounds like a perfect match. So fill out the form and we'll send your free sticker right away.
Displaying an APN sticker will help spread the word that there are thousands of us who believe in Israel and believe in peace.
Thanks!