APN/Peace Now in the News: June 28 - July 11, 2014

The Forward - July 9, 2014
APN's Lara Friedman op-ed: Reports that murder of Palestinian teen may have been committed by Palestinians defamed Palestinian society

http://blogs.forward.com/forward-thinking/201752/a-blood-libel-against-all-palestinians/?picks_feed=true&picks_feed=true&picks_feed=true

The Forward - July 10, 2014
APN-ATFP joint internship program participants find common ground in Washington
http://forward.com/articles/201759/israeli-and-palestinian-roommates-find-common-grou/?p=all

Haaretz (reprint of Forward story) - July 10, 2014
APN-ATFP joint internship program participants find common ground in Washington
http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/1.604311

LA Jewish Journal - July 9, 2014
APN intern Hamze Awawdeh's article: Far from family in West Bank: A very different Ramadan
http://www.jewishjournal.com/opinion/article/far_from_family_in_west_bank_a_very_different_ramadan

Defense News - June 28, 2014
APN: US security aid to the PA is in Israel's national security interest
http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140628/DEFREG04/306280020

The Arab Daily News (online, US-based) - July 2, 2014
APN press releases on recent violence reprinted in entirety
http://thearabdailynews.com/2014/07/02/americans-peace-now-denounces-murder-palestinian-israeli-teenagers/

Times of Israel - July 3, 2014
Thousands take part in Peace Now's "Demonstration of Sanity"
http://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-protest-wave-of-hate-in-tel-aviv/

Washington Jewish Week - July 2, 2014
APN's Ori Nir doesn't expect major Israeli offense against Gaza Strip
http://washingtonjewishweek.com/13558/mourning-questions-follow-israeli-teens-murder/

Ynet - July 3, 2014
Thousands take part in Peace Now's "Demonstration of Sanity" in Tel Aviv
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537790,00.html

The Forward - July 5, 2014
Conference of Presidents takes steps toward reform; APN has recently demanded such measures
http://forward.com/articles/201357/presidents-conference-takes-tentative-steps-to-mor/

His Words are Our Words

Hamze

I would like to bring your attention to an article featuring APN’s summer intern Hamze Awawdeh, a young Palestinian from Dura, just outside of Hebron which ran in The Forward and was picked up by Ha’aretz.

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Hamze is spending the summer with us as a part of our Joint Internship program with the American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP) . While we host a Palestinian intern, ATFP hosts an Israeli intern. For the past five years, through this program, Israeli and Palestinian students have worked jointly and forged close personal relationships.

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Reclaiming Israel's Future: Week 5 - Hard Truths; Take Action; Resources & Learn More

News Nosh 07.13.14

APN's daily news review from Israel
Sunday July 13, 2014

Quote of the day:
"It was fearful. I've never experienced such violence in Tel Aviv in a leftist demonstration."
--Rotem Bin Nun, 38, said after right-wingers beat left-wingers protesting the military operation against Gaza.**

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News Nosh 07.14.14

APN's daily news review from Israel
Monday July 14, 2014

Quote of the day:
“I want something final, not something ‘lite.’ If they want to make peace, fine; if it’s a military operation, also fine. If they want me to hand out candies in Gaza for it to be quiet, I’ll give out candies.”
--David Habaz, a member of Kerem Shalom, a kibbutz on the outside edge of Gaza, wants a solution.**     

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Hard Questions, Tough Answers with Yossi Alpher: July 14, 2014

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This week, Alpher discusses whether Operation Protective Edge against Hamas in Gaza is winding down; what the two sides' conditions for a ceasefire are; why Israel doesn't want to remove Hamas from power; what are the alternative strategies that Israel could invoke; whether Hamas' strategic aim is to kill Israelis; and some perspective, looking back and looking forward on Operations Cast Lead in 2009-10, Pillar of Defense in 2012, and now Protective Edge.

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Americans for Peace Now – like millions of Israelis and Palestinians, and others worldwide – is anxiously hoping that Hamas and other Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip will follow Israel’s suit and accept the Egyptian-proposed ceasefire agreement. The agreement was proposed Monday night. Israel’s government welcomed it last night, and officially accepted it today at a Cabinet meeting, and held its fire by 9:00 AM local time (2:00 AM Eastern time), but a barrage of rockets from Gaza continued. Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad intensified their rocket fire, arguing that Egypt announced the ceasefire without consulting with their leadership. In response, Israel too resumed fire and continued bombing the Gaza Strip.

We hope that Hamas and other Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip will accept the ceasefire, stop its rocket attacks on Israel and thus prevent further escalation.


Washington, DC – Americans for Peace Now (APN) welcomes news of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered by Egypt’s government.  APN urges both Israel and Hamas to adhere to the ceasefire and to find ways to prevent future security escalations such as the current one. APN further urges Israelis, Palestinians and the Obama administration to resume diplomatic efforts to return to the negotiating table in order to achieve a viable, lasting Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement with security for both sides.

APN's President and CEO Debra DeLee said: "Once again, following unnecessary bloodshed, destruction, terror and pain, Israel and Hamas chose diplomacy - the same kind of diplomacy that we at APN have been urging. This devastation, and the long-term impact it has on Israelis and Palestinians alike, can be obviated if both sides choose diplomacy now to pave the road for future Israeli-Palestinian peace.

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News Nosh 07.15.14

APN's daily news review from Israel
Tuesday July 15, 2014

Quote of the day:
"Cameras here, in Israel, film and tell about the suffering and pain of Israeli citizens subject to missile attacks....A dialogue must be established, an acknowledgment of the suffering of the other. Today, we want to direct those cameras to the suffering of Gaza residents, men, women and children killed during the last few days."
--Part of a statement read by Israeli filmmakers, in the midst of the Jerusalem Film Festival, calling for a ceasefire.**

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Intern Event: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict on Campus 7/16

Americans for Peace Now and the American Task Force on Palestine

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The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict on Campus

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Jews and Muslims join in fast for peace around the world

In the past month, the Jewish and Muslim communities have been shattered by the terrorist killings of four boys: Naftali Fraenkel, Gilad Shaer, Eyal Yifrah, and Muhammed Abu Khdeir.

On Tuesday, July 15th, the Jewish and Muslim calendars are united in a day of fast:
Traditionally, the 17th of Tammuz is a fast day commemorating the breach of the walls of Jerusalem before the destruction of the second temple, and beginning the 3 weeks leading up to the observance of Tisha B'Av.  The 17th of Tammuz is a minor fast day, lasting only from dawn to dusk. The fasts of Ramadan are also dawn until dusk fasts, done daily through the ninth month of the Islamic calendar (which this year began on the evening of June 28th). It is a holiday of sacrifice, and empathy for those who are less fortunate (APN's intern, Hamze Awadeh, wrote about what Ramadan means to him)
For both traditions, this is a day designated for soul-searching, an opportunity for people to take responsibility, and
for self-reflection, communal purification, and repentance.

Across the United States, in Israel and the West Bank, and internationally, Jews and Muslims are gathering together to observe this day in the hope of ending the cycle of bloodshed. Although it is not an answer, it is a hopeful gesture. We encourage you to participate in this day of reflection.

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