News Nosh 11.18.14

APN's daily news review from Israel
Tuesday November 18, 2014

Quote of the day:
"The death of a bus driver threatens to ignite Jerusalem."
--Subtitle in Yedioth on article about Palestinian driver of Israeli Egged bus, found hanging dead inside his vehicle.**

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Americans for Peace Now (APN) is horrified and outraged by today's savage terrorist attack on Jewish worshippers at a Jerusalem synagogue, which left four innocent civilians dead and others injured. APN strongly condemns this attack. We stand with the people of Israel. Our hearts are with the families that have been broken by today's attack. We wish full and rapid recovery to those who were injured.

Jerusalem is bleeding. At this time, Israeli and Palestinian leaders bear a heavy responsibility. They must put an end to inflammatory actions and rhetoric that would further intensify the bloodshed. They must fight terrorism and incitement. At the same time, they must also seek ways to engage diplomatically to reach a political settlement for the conflict – the only way to avoid perpetual bloodletting between Israelis and Palestinians.

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The 4th Annual Professor Gerald B. Bubis Lecture -- held in Southern California -- will be Thursday, December 4th, featuring Israel's renowned Jerusalem expert Daniel Seidemann speaking on the topic GETTING REAL ABOUT JERUSALEM.  It could not be more timely.

See below for further information, followed by a detailed bio on the speaker and on Professor Bubis.

RSVP's are requested to 323-934-3480 or apnwest@peacenow.org.

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JERUSALEM BURNING

News Nosh 11.19.14

APN's daily news review from Israel
Wednesday November 19, 2014

Quote of the day:
Unity cannot be a reason to "lend a hand to a government which only adds fuel to the fire, blocking every way to put an end to the hostility and violence." 
--Meretz Chairwoman MK Zehava Gal-On explains why she refused Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's offer to join a national unity government.**

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They Say, We Say - Read it straight through!

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Read They Say, We Say from beginning to end.

 

News Nosh 11.20.14

APN's daily news review from Israel
Thursday November 20, 2014

Quote of the day:
"Israel is not under an existential threat, we have been through much more serious threats. Israel is the neighborhood bully."
--Former IDF chief of staff Gabi Ashkenazi says Israel's leaders unnecessarily frighten its citizens.**

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Thank you: WWLD dinner

Thank you  for joining us in Boston for The What Would Leibel Do (WWLD)? Awards Dinner honoring Sidney Topol with The Leonard Fein Justice Award and Rabbi Toba Spitzer with The Elizabeth Wyner Mark Peace Award
on Sunday, January 11, 2015.

We appreciate your presence!

To pay via credit card or to make a credit card donation please click here.

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If you purchased a tribute ad, please pay via the donate page, send a check to the APN office, or contact us at 202-408-9898 or APNBoston@peacenow.org

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A Conversation with Rafa Anabtwai and Norbert Goldfield - Friday, November 21, Washington D.C.

Americans for Peace Now, Middle East Institute and Foundation for Middle East Peace

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A Conversation With Rafa Anabtwai and Norbert Goldfield

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Please join us for a conversation with Rafa Anabtawi, Director of Kayan, and Norbert Goldfield, founder and president of Healing Across the Divides.

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News Nosh 11.21.14

APN's daily news review from Israel
Friday November 21, 2014

Quote of the day:
"In times like these, it's important to remember there are also good Arabs! And they can be found here."
--Text attached to photo of a Muslim cemetery sent by an Ashkelon math teacher to his 11th and 12th grade students this week. The teacher reportedly said he sent it to his students by mistake instead of to another WhatsApp group.

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