Times of Israel: "In 2016 Bernie Sanders pushed the Democrats on Israel. Is he now mainstream?" (1/20/19)Debra Shushan, director of policy and government relations for Americans for Peace Now: "He's not so much out there on the left flank as he was... He is starting to pull some folks a little bit more in his direction." Read >> |
Ha'aretz: "Clashes Erupt During Eviction of Palestinian Family From East Jerusalem Home" (1/19/19)Hagit Ofran of the anti-settlement organization Peace Now said: "...it's cruel and hard-hearted to throw a family out of their home and move other people in for political ideological reasons... (it) undermines the moral basis of the Israeli demand that Palestinians not be given the right of return to their properties." Read >> |
JTA: "Ilhan Omar apologizes to Jewish groups for hurt caused by AIPAC tweet" (1/19/19)APN participated in a confidential conference call with Jewish organizations in which Rep. Ilhan Omar apologized for any hurt caused by her tweets suggesting that AIPAC pays politicians to support Israel. Read >> |