Sun Sentinel - July 21, 2014
Rabbi Bruce Warshal praises APN and other peace groups for not losing hope
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/florida-jewish-journal/opinion/fl-jjps-warshal-0723-20140721,0,5120809.story

Global Research (online) - July 22, 2014
Peace Now mentioned in article about attacks on Israel's peace movement
http://www.globalresearch.ca/israeli-peace-movement-members-shouted-down-and-physically-attacked/5392698

The NY Jewish Week - July 23, 2014
APN's statement on Gaza War quoted
http://www.thejewishweek.com/news/new-york/fault-lines-open-civilian-deaths-mount

LA Jewish Journal - July 23, 2014
APN's David Pine quoted on Gaza War
http://www.jewishjournal.com/cover_story/article/los_angeles_reaction_to_gazan_fighting_ranges_from_anxiety_to_empathy

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2.  Bills, Resolution & Letters re: Iran diplomacy
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5.  Members on the Record
6.  From the Press

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.

On July 1, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu eulogized the three Israeli yeshiva students murdered in the West Bank. “A deep and wide moral abyss separates us from our enemies,” he said. “They sanctify death while we sanctify life…”

When 16-year-old Mohammed Abu Khdeir was kidnapped and murdered in East Jerusalem a few days later, Netanyahu’s words — and words like them — framed the story. Indeed, an unbiased consumer of media reports about Abu Khdeir’s killing would likely conclude that while the perpetrators turned out to be Jewish Israelis, they might just as likely, or more likely, have been Palestinians.

Americans for Peace Now (APN) mourns with the Palestinian people the death of Mohammed Abu Khdeir, the 16-year-old Palestinian kidnapped and brutally murdered last week in Jerusalem.  APN (once again) condemns the kidnapping and the killing, and sends its condolences to the Abu Khdeir family. APN calls on the Israeli government, the Palestinian Authority and all Palestinian factions, to prevent further escalation and further loss of innocent lives.

APN's President and CEO Debra DeLee said:

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With apologies for the irregular timing of the Round-Up – a victim of summer travel plans…

The Forward - June 24, 2014
APN expresses understanding for PC-USA's divestment move
http://forward.com/articles/200647/after-presbyterian-win-bds-advocates-trumpet-dives/?p=all

The Third Way (Mitchell Plitnick's blog) - June 23, 2014
Reprint of APN's press release on PC (USA)'s divestment decision
http://mitchellplitnick.com/2014/06/23/americans-for-peace-now-statement-on-pcusa-divestment/

Americans for Peace Now / (June 27,  2014)
Briefing call with Brigadier General (ret.) Shlomo Brom, who discusses why the 1967 lines, with reasonable land swaps, would be defensible bordesr between Israel and the West Bank portion of the future state of Palestine. Read More >

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2.  House FY 15 ForOps – Mideast Elements
3. Senate FY15 ForOps – Mideast Elements
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Of Special Note:

Lara Friedman op-ed 6/20: Facts on the Ground: Elliot Abrams’ Flawed Defense of Bibi’s Settlement Push

APN launches 6-week campaign: Reclaiming Israel’s future.  This week the issue was settlements.  Next week is Jerusalem.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is getting a raw deal.   That’s the line being peddled by Elliot Abrams, who has emerged in recent months as one of the staunchest U.S. defenders of Netanyahu’s settlement policy.  Rather than bury Netanyahu with criticism for expanding settlements, Abrams argue, the world should praise him for his unrecognized settlement restraint.  The facts, Abrams insists, tell the story – facts that Abrams cherry-picks and spins to build a case that is pure fiction.