Los Angeles Jewish Journal - August 4, 2014
APN's David Pine quoted in story on LA's reaction to Gaza war
http://www.jewishjournal.com/cover_story/article/los_angeles_reaction_to_gazan_fighting_ranges_from_anxiety_to_empathy

Los Angeles Jewish Journal - August 6, 2014
APN's David Pine participates in panel on Gaza war
http://www.jewishjournal.com/los_angeles/article/los_angeles_community_reacts_to_violence_in_the_gaza_war

The New York Jewish Week - August 6, 2014
APN Board Member Michael Walzer, on APN briefing call, quoted re: Gaza war
http://www.thejewishweek.com/news/israel-news/what-now-long-term-solution-hamas-unlikely

Haaretz - August 7, 2014
APN Board Member Jo-Ann Mort's op-ed: I'm not walking away from Israel
http://www.haaretz.com/opinion/.premium-1.609445

Voice of America - August 7, 2014
APN's Ori Nir: Pivot to two-state negotiations with PLO
http://www.voanews.com/content/will-gaza-crisis-force-israelis-palestinians-back-to-lasting-peace-talks/2406499.html

Herald Globe (VOA story) - August 7, 2014
>APN's Ori Nir: Pivot to two-state negotiations with PLO
http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/224538821

With official representatives of Israel and Hamas indirectly negotiating a ceasefire agreement in Cairo today, Americans for Peace Now (APN) is strongly urging the government of Israel, the Obama administration, and all stakeholders in Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts to bring the PLO and the Palestinian Authority – the sole legitimate representatives of the Palestinians – back into a final-status peace negotiations process.

APN's President and CEO Debra DeLee said: "It's time to pivot from war to real, credible peacemaking. Everyone knows what such peacemaking requires, including U.S. leadership that is prepared to hold both parties accountable for their actions. The only one viable way to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a two-state solution – Israel and Palestine, each living in recognized borders in peace and security. The only legitimate interlocutor for negotiating such a settlement on behalf of the Palestinians is the PLO, headed by Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the Palestinian Authority. Furthermore, having signed a reconciliation agreement with Hamas earlier this year, the PLO is well-positioned to negotiate on behalf of all the Palestinians, to make hard decisions around the negotiating table, and to deliver when time comes to implement a peace agreement."

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