"The main source that applied European pressure on the Rwandan government to pull out of the agreement to remove the infiltrators from Israel is the New Israel Fund... [a] foreign organization that receives funding from foreign governments... [with the ultimate goal of] erasing the Jewish character of Israel."
-- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
APN hosted a briefing call Tuesday, April 10th, at 1:00
pm EST with veteran Israeli political columnist Akiva Eldar.
Eldar discussed the current Israel-Gaza crisis, Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing and legal challenges, Israel-US relations, and other political topics.
Americans for Peace Now (APN) strongly rejects Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's absurd accusations against the New Israel Fund and calls on fellow American Jewish organizations to stand behind the New Israel Fund and Israel's civil society.
Washington, DC -- Americans for Peace Now (APN) is alarmed and saddened by the loss of life of unarmed civilians in the Gaza Strip, and warns against further deterioration of hostilities on the Israel-Gaza border. APN calls on both sides, Israelis and Palestinians, to exercise restraint and act responsibly to avoid further bloodshed.
APN Director of Policy and Government Relations Debra Shushan in Haaretz: March 19,
2018
"Trump's
Policies Towards the Palestinians Are Based on Bad Faith, Ineptitude and Cruelty"
Two conferences held last week underlined the Trump Administration’s combination of bad faith and ineptitude in
addressing Gaza’s severe humanitarian crisis. The first one, convened by the White House, was dubbed a
"brainstorming session" on Gaza by Trump’s special representative for international negotiations Jason Greenblatt.
At the outset, Greenblatt enjoined participants to "leave all politics at the door" in order to help Gaza. Read
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Times of Israel: March 29, 2018
"Liberal Jewish groups slam Bolton for ‘bellicose ideology, anti-Muslim
bigotry'," APN among liberal Jewish groups slamming Bolton for 'bellicose ideology, anti-Muslim
bigotry.'
The Forward: March 15, 2018
"Presidents Conference ‘Transparency’ Questioned After Malcolm Hoenlein
Revelations," APN among other member organizations of the Conference of Presidents that are concerned about
Hoenlein's role on corporate boards.
The Arab Weekly: March 11, 2018
"US policy on the Middle East just got foggier," APN's Ori Nir comments on the
Trump administration's lackluster performance in advancing Israeli-Palestinian peace.
Haaretz: March 5, 2018
"As Trump and Netanyahu Meet, Our Plea as Interfaith Leaders: Stop Boosting the
Proponents of a Religious War," APN's Debra Shushan co-authors interfaith op-ed: Stop Boosting the
Proponents of a Religious War.
Al-Bawaba: February 28, 2018
"Who are the Zionists Against Israeli Settlements and the Occupation of the West
Bank?," APN's Ori Nir quoted in story on "liberal Zionism."
Al-Bawaba: February 25, 2018
"What is the Pro-Israel Lobby and How is it Shaping US Foreign Policy on Iran?,"
APN's Debra Shushan quoted in story on American Jews' position re Iran.
Times of Israel: March 26, 2018
"Claiming Defense Ministry approval, settlers enter 2 disputed Hebron buildings,"
Peace Now condemns settlers' taking over disputed homes in Hebron.
Ynet News: March 26, 2018
"Settlements grew under Trump presidency," Peace Now report: Settlements grew under
Trump presidency.
JTA: March 26, 2018
"West Bank construction starts rose about 17 percent for 2017, Peace Now reports,"
Peace Now: West Bank construction starts rose about 17 percent for 2017.
i24 News: March 26, 2018
"Most new settler homes being built in 'isolated' West Bank settlements," Peace Now
report: Most new settler homes being built in 'isolated' West Bank settlements.
Jerusalem Post: March 26, 2018
"Illegal settler outpost building resumed with 16 new sites," Peace Now report:
Illegal settler outpost building resumed with 16 new sites.
Go HERE - or see below - for an invitation to the event with a link to make your reservation to join us in New York.
Note from Linda Heller Kamm, an event co-chair:
How wonderful that Americans for Peace Now has chosen Lara Friedman and Michael Walzer
as the honorees for its upcoming Vision of Peace Celebration. Lara, APN’s former Director of
Policy and Government Relations, has tirelessly represented the risks to Israel’s democratic and Jewish
character of the expansion of settlements. Always armed with the facts, she has presented them clearly
and accurately to both the State Department and the Congress while also alerting us all to the effects
of Israel’s shortsighted policies.
Michael has been an APN stalwart and Board member from the very beginning. Better than anyone else, he has articulated the moral vision that should motivate the Jewish state and its supporters. Through his writings and his soft spoken but forceful clarity he has laid out the imperatives for a just and peaceful outcome to the conflict now in its 70th year.
And APN is always there. As it has provided a voice for reason, APN has built a community of Americans and Israelis who cherish the idea of an Israel that is a light to the nations and who never give up. We must give it our full support.
So please join APN and Lara and Michael in an evening of tribute and rededication to the hard work that still lies ahead.
Go HERE - or see below - for an invitation to the event with a link to make your reservation to join us in New York. I hope I'll see you there!!
Linda Heller Kamm
P.S. If you aren't able to attend, you can still join the celebration and congratulate the honorees, recognize the work of APN, or send a message of peace that will be shared that night in our tribute presentation. Just return the response card with your contribution and your message.
Washington, DC -- Americans for Peace Now (APN) is alarmed and saddened by the loss of life of
unarmed civilians in the Gaza Strip, and warns against further deterioration of hostilities on the Israel-Gaza
border. APN calls on both sides, Israelis and Palestinians, to exercise restraint and act responsibly to avoid
further bloodshed.