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February 2005 Archives

Americans for Peace Now (APN) denounced an Israeli government plan to substantially boost settlement construction in the West Bank, while providing retroactive approval for 120 illegal settlement outposts.

Q. The Sharon government approved a revised route for the security fence, what are the implications? Q. What is the role of the military emissary?

February 28, 2005 - Vol. 6, Issue 30

Learning Curve, When the Whip Comes Down, Cats and Cream, Paging Janet Reno, Massada 2005, The Settler Army, Peace Prospects Open Doors, Changing Places

Read the former Deputy Speaker of the Knesset's speech given at the January 21, 2005 program sponsored byAPN, the Foundation for Middle East Peace, and the Middle East Institute

Read the former Deputy Speaker of the Knesset's speech given at the January 21, 2005 program sponsored byAPN, the Foundation for Middle East Peace, and the Middle East Institute

Americans for Peace Now (APN) today denounced an Israeli government plan to substantially boost settlement construction in the West Bank

Listen to the audio segment from NPR's Marketplace show...

Q. What, if anything, can stop disengagement now? Q. What are the ramifications of IDF Chief of Staff Yaalon's impending departure?

Legislative Round-Up - 2/18/05

I. New Bills and Resolutions; II. FY05 Supplemental Request

February 21, 2005 - Vol. 6, Issue 29

Moving From Poll to Poll, Addressing the Right-Wing Threat, Red Line Drawn on Kahanist Funding, Cementing Better Relations, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, Herzog on the Hot Seat

Law & Order, By APN Chairman Luis Lainer

As an attorney, it's a source of professional pride to see a fellow advocate take on a difficult issue to help improve the lives of people who are being wronged.

APN Mourns the Passing of Arthur Miller

Read excerpts from Arthur Miller's comments upon accepting the Shalom Prize from APN in 1999

On February 10th APN sent this letter to all Members of Congress...

Legislative Round-Up - 2/11/05

I. FY06 Budget Request II. HIRC MidEast Hearing - Palestinian Aid, Egypt on the Agenda III. On the Record - Rep. Leach (R-IA) IV. HR 418 update V. Hyde on H. Res. 56 (Commending Palestinian elections

February 14, 2005 - Vol. 6, Issue 28

The Era Of Good Feeling; Demons On The Wall; The Power Of Words; Soprano Politics; Fighting For Pole Position; Outpost Evacuation On Ice; Keeping Things In Proportion; Changing Channels; New U.S. Reform Envoy Considered; Ground Rules Re-Write; Can The Simpsons Be Far Behind?;

Q. ...Egypt's role in the Israeli-Palestinian process?...future of Egyptian-Israeli relations? Q. Why did Iran invite Abbas to Tehran; why did he accept?

Americans for Peace Now today called on Congress to support President George W. Bush's request for aid to Israel and the Palestinians.

Shibley Telhami for Americans for Peace Now

Professor Telhami, Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and Development at the University of Maryland, expresses his respect and admiration for the work of APN and Peace Now in an open letter to supporters.

Edward Witten for Americans for Peace Now

The renowned physicist and APN Board Member expresses his respect and admiration for the work of APN and Peace Now in an open letter to supporters.

Michael Walzer for Americans for Peace Now

Renowned political theorist and APN Board Memnber expresses his respect and admiration for the work of APN and Peace Now in an open letter to supporters.

APN Praises Results of Sharm el-Sheikh Summit

Americans for Peace Now (APN) today praised the results of the Israeli-Palestinian summit held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, noting that support from Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Jordan's King Abdullah is crucial to the ability of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to make progress in fighting violence and resuming peace negotiations.

Jerusalem Land Grab Underway - Contact Bush

PAST ACTION ALERT - FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY - PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND

February 7, 2005 - Vol. 6, Issue 27

The Basket Case, The Hashemite Helpline, Born In Sin, Democracy's Destroyers, The Majority Will Rally, Drive Time, Hypocrisy 101, Save Us From Redemption, EU-Israeli Export Arrangement Activated, Living In Fear of a Wardrobe Malfunction

Q. What are the implications of the recent elections in the Arab world? Q. What about Bush's tough talk in his State of the Union?

Danny Goldberg for Americans for Peace Now

Music executive and long-time champion of many significant causes expresses his respect and admiration for the work of APN and Peace Now

Legislative Round-Up - 2/4/05

I. Congress Passes Palestinian Election Resolutions (S. Res. 27 and H. Res. 56); II. New Bills and Resolutions; III. State of the Union; IV. Palestinian Aid Package; V. House Hearing on the Middle East; VI. Members on the Record (Frist, Capps, Ackerman)

Rabbis Joy Levitt and Michael Strassfeld penned this thoughtful letter to Christian friends of Israel about APN...

Leonard Fein for Americans for Peace Now

See this personal and passionate letter of support for APN from August, 2004, written by Leonard Fein -- noted journalist, commentator, and Jewish community activist...

Americans for Peace Now (APN) today praised the U.S. Senate for passing last night a leadership resolution commending the recent Palestinian presidential elections...

Americans for Peace Now (APN) today praised the U.S. Senate for passing last night a leadership resolution commending the recent Palestinian presidential elections, praising Israeli cooperation that allowed the elections to be held, urging President Mahmoud Abbas...

Senate & House Resolutions pass; see text and co-sponsors

APN Newsletter - Winter, 2005

See the cover letter from APN Chair Luis Lainer, and link to the entire Newsletter in PDF format...

New Peace Now Settlements Watch Report: 2004 in Review

Results of Peace Now's review of settlement and settlement outpost activity during 2004.

February 2005

Does It Make Sense for Israeli Government Money to be Bankrolling the Settlers' Campaign Against the Government's Own Disengagement Plan?

Legislative Round-Up - 1/28/05

I. New Bills and Resolutions; II. Letters; III. Satterfield on the Record

APN today expressed its appreciation to the Bush Administration for pressing the Israeli government to reconsider its earlier decision to apply the Absentee Property Law to East Jerusalem...

SPECIAL: Comments from Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE)

...from the World Affairs Council on Friday, January 28th, included comments about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Hard Questions, Tough Answers - January 30, 2005

Q. Are the ideas of Israel joining NATO and/or the European Union realistic? Q. ...what third party support roles are beginning to emerge?

November 2004

"The Majority Has Decided: It's Time to Leave Gaza..."

September 2004

"A New Year.A New Administration. A New Approach to Peace in the Middle East"

August 2004

"Facts on the Ground?" New settlement outposts keep cropping up all over the West Bank. By building them, Israeli hardliners are using the time-honored tactic of creating "facts on the ground," communities that they hope will become part of accepted, everyday reality and will be hard to dislodge. But their effort is part of a fantasy, a dangerous dream...

July 2004

"This is not just a check...it's a grave threat to Israel's security."

On Opposite Sides Inside the Same Frame

As Israelis and Palestinians stood in pairs before the camera, a clear picture of the peace process appeared through the lens. There, inside the frame, over and over stood two people sharing the same small space. They were willing to stand together even though they stood separately, on opposite sides. What emerged in the lens became a startling metaphor for those Israelis and Palestinians who are meeting the challenge of their lives, making peace between their two peoples.

To Honor Their Lives

This is the story of six people who never had a connection to one another. They are all haunted by the loss of a human being who left one morning, strong, healthy, and vibrant, only by chance to be in a place for a moment, and then seconds later, be counted among the random victims of a deadly terrorist attack

January 31, 2005 - Vol. 6, Issue 26

Disengagement Via Baghdad; Oh Mercy; Calling Settlers to Account; Hothouse Flowers; Rearview Mirror; Settlers Attack Israeli Police In Gaza; The O'Feiglin Factor; Sage of the Tsunami; Former Settler Leader Refutes Refusal; Housing Development;