Thug Theology: Hundreds of "hilltop" settler youth launched a new movement to build illegal outposts in the occupied territories last week.
Continue reading October 31, 2005 - Vol. 7, Issue 14.
October 2005 Archives
Index and Link to all issues of APN's "Settlements
in Focus"
(posted on 10/17/05)
Settlements in Focus
The Ultra-Orthodox Jews in the West Bank (Vol.1, Issue
12)A publication of Americans for Peace Now
What is the difference between the ultra-Orthodox and other religious Jews in the
settlements?
The ultra-Orthodox settlers come from a political-religious faction of Judaism that is distinct from
the one that gave birth to the ...
Q. ...what can we learn from the remarks about Israel made by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinezhad? Q. On the 10th anniversary of the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin....
Continue reading Hard Questions, Tough Answers with Yossi Alpher - October 31, 2005.
All about the unique characteristics of Hebron and the Israeli settlements there
Continue reading Settlements in Focus - Vol. 1, Issue 13: HEBRON.
I. ForOps Update; II. New Bills and Resolutions; III. Other
Continue reading Legislative Roundup - October 28, 2005.
See the material presented in Peace Now's October 5th press conference on West Bank Settlements and Outposts
Continue reading West Bank Settlements & Outposts - New Powerpoint Presentation.
Peace Now Launches New Peace Initiative: The Israeli Peace Now movement presented a new peace initiative last week that calls for the evacuation of 43 settlements in the West Bank in a two-stage plan, along with the removal of illegal West Bank outposts and the renewal of negotiations with the Palestinians.
Continue reading October 17, 2005 - Vol. 7, Issue 13.
Read excerpts from the pointed exchange about Israeli settlement expansion and U.S. inaction at a recent Middle East Subcommittee hearing
Continue reading Senator Chafee vs. Condoleeza Rice.
October, 2005 - Renewing channels of dialogue - Dismantling outposts - Continuing to evacuate settlements
Continue reading The Peace Now Plan: After the Disengagement.
I. Welcoming Abbas to Washington II. Defense Approps Update III. New Bills and Resolutions IV. APN Hill Event Oct. 24 - Chaim Yavin V. Chafee and Rice on the Record VI. Frist Welcomes Abbas VII. Bush-Abbas Press Conference VIII. Kaptur on Egypt Aid Threat
Continue reading Legislative Roundup - October 21, 2005.
Americans for Peace Now (APN) today welcomed the summit meeting between President George W. Bush and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, but called on the White House to move beyond photo-ops and speeches and to start taking action to advance the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Continue reading APN Welcomes Bush-Abbas Summit, Calls for Action, Not Just Words.
Listen to Chaim Yavin discuss "Land of the Settlers" on WBEZ's Worldview with Jerome McDonnell on the web
Continue reading Chaim Yavin's Radio Interview.
Majority Of Israeli Jews Favor West Bank Settlement Dismantlement: According to the latest Peace Index survey from the Tami Steinmetz Center for Peace Studies at Tel Aviv University, 57% of the Israeli Jewish public supports a far-reaching dismantlement of West Bank settlements...
Continue reading October 17, 2005 - Vol. 7, Issue 12.
Roll Up The Red Carpet: A planned Tuesday summit between Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been postponed for several weeks, and will likely take place in late October or early November, according to Palestinian official Nabil Abu Rdeneh. "There was not enough preparation for this summit," he said. "The meetings between Palestinian officials and Israelis will continue in the coming weeks to prepare for this summit." ...
Continue reading October 10, 2005 - Vol. 7, Issue 11.
"Reflection. Reconciliation. Responsibility. This week, Jews around the world mark the solemn holiday of Yom Kippur."
Continue reading Baltimore Jewish Times: "A Contemplation" by Debra DeLee.
The Year Of Living (Not So) Dangerously: Late September marked the end of the fifth year of the Intifada, which brought the fewest terror attacks and the fewest fatalities, on both sides, since the second year of the conflict. Factors contributing to the decrease in violence include the continued construction of the West Bank security fence, disengagement, and the calm that most of the Palestinian organizations have declared, according to a Ha'aretz investigation. Since ...
Continue reading October 3, 2005 - Vol. 7, Issue 10.
Q. How is Sharon likely to deal with coalition politics and relations with the Palestinians? Q. How might a nuclear Iran affect the attitude of Israel's neighbors toward peaceful coexistence?
Continue reading Hard Questions, Tough Answers with Yossi Alpher - October 3, 2005.
About the Jordan Valley and more...
Continue reading Settlements in Focus: Vol.1, Issue 11 - Eastern Strip of the West Bank.