On behalf of Americans for Peace Now, President & CEO Debra DeLee sent a letter of condolences to Israel's President Shimon Peres, who lost his wife of 65 years, Sonia.
Yariv Oppenheimer -- Peace Now's director -- today published the following op-ed in the popular
Israeli daily newspaper Ma'ariv.Unique map produced by Peace Now's Settlement Watch Project
By Shaul Arieli | June 2005
(Available for download here)
The ninety-nine papers and proposals formulated during the twentieth century regarding the future of Jerusalem(1)
testify to the importance of the city for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - and to the ongoing battle of interests
being waged between the diplomatic and political representatives of these three religions. Each of the proposals
considers the local and global balance of power in the boundaries of the city and attempts to ensure freedom of
worship and internal management of the holy places.
Concrete steps an activist can take to draw like-minded individuals into pro-Israel, pro-Peace activism, while simultaneously providing a strong, credible voice on campus.
March 1978 Mr. Menachem Begin Dear Prime Minister, This letter is sent to you by Israeli citizens, who also serve
as soldiers and officers in the reserves. We do not address the following words to you with an easy heart. However,
at this time, when new options for peace and cooperation in the area are for the first time presented to Israel, we
consider it an obligation to appeal to you - to avoid steps liable to bring misfortune to our people and our ...