APN in the News: February 24 - March 30, 2018

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 More >

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.