After seventeen years at Americans for Peace Now, our longtime director of policy and government
relations, Lara Friedman, is moving on to become the president of the Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP),
an important member in the community of Washington-based groups striving for peace and security for Israelis and
Palestinians.
Over the past two decades, Lara – perhaps more than anyone else – has defined APN, its footprint in DC and beyond,
its mission and its role. Today, she is one of the leading US experts on all things relating to the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict and is recognized as such worldwide.
Thankfully, we are not losing Lara. As she likes to point out, she is moving only several city blocks away. She
will still post her invaluable weekly Legislative Roundups on our web site and
keep sending them to her long list of subscribers. We are confident that Lara will further tighten the already
robust cooperation between APN and FMEP.
This week, Lara sent out a heartfelt message to our Board of Directors, saying: "(…) it has been an honor, a
privilege, and a joy to be part of APN these many years. I am immeasurably proud of this organization and its work.
And while leave-taking is bittersweet, I take comfort in knowing that APN will continue to be the most principled,
powerful American Jewish voice working for peace and security for a democratic, progressive Israel."
We are very proud of Lara. We’re deeply grateful for all she has done for APN and for our cause.
In recognition of Lara’s immense accomplishments, with APN and for APN, please
make a tax-deductible donation for Americans for Peace Now.