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Tuesday, March 28, 7:00 - 9:00 pm (EST), New York City: Falafel, beer, and conversation are on the menu while watching a live broadcast from Israel as election results come it...

Falafel, beer, and conversation are on the menu while watching a live broadcast from Israel as election results come it...

The survey's purpose was to examine the settler's position regarding different topics on the agenda during the time after the disengagement plan took place and before the elections to the 17th parliament

Q. Why are Netanyahu's scare tactics in Israel's election campaign not working? Q. How does the Hamas victory affect Jordan?

The Post-Election Picture: In a new poll of Palestinian opinion since Hamas' victory, the Jerusalem Media & Communication Center found that 73.9% of Palestinians did not expect Hamas' overwhelming majority in the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) elections.

I. New Hamas Bill in the Senate II. House Hearings on US-PA Relations

"Amona Redux" is the subject of this issue of APN's unique web-based publication...

With the Cease Fire beginning Monday, Aug. 14th, Leonard Fein provides some perspective and a moving tribute to the fallen, including Uri Grossman...

Update on the first illegal outpost with permanent housing to be demolished as a result of Peace Now's petition to the Israeli court

Lack Of Peace Process Helped Drive Palestinians Into Hamas' Arms: The Palestinian Center for Policy Survey Research (PSR) released its exit polling from the recent Palestinian elections, revealing that a lack of a peace process with Israel contributed significantly to Hamas' stunning victory over Fatah.

Q. ...recommendations to shorten mandatory IDF military service...? Q. ...recommendations to reduce migration to Israel by Palestinians intermarrying with Israeli Arabs?

I. S. Con. Res. 79 in the House II. APN on S. Con. Res. 79 III. The FY07 Budget Request IV. New Bills and Resolutions V. S. Con. Res. 79 Debate Excerpts

Contact your Representative to thank him/her (only one voted no with 13 not voting)

Resolution expressing that U.S. assistance should not be provided directly to the PA if a political party holding a majority of seats maintains a position calling for the destruction of Israel.

The resolution calls for an end to direct assistance to the Palestinian Authority so long as any party calling for the destruction of Israel holds more than half of the seats in the Palestinian Legislative Council.

Q. Why did Russian President Putin invite the Hamas leadership to Moscow? Q. Ultimately, can we expect the Hamas takeover of the Palestinian Authority to be tranquil?

Raise The Drawbridge. According to the definition of high-ranking Israeli security officials, the formation of a Hamas government means a freeze in relations with Israel.

I. HR 4681 Update II. APN on HR 4681 III. Dear Colleagues Re: Hamas IV. The FY07 Budget Request

Read what three official international observers said about their experiences monitoring the Palestinian Legislative Elections

Homes built at this Illegal Outpost were domolished as a result of Peace Now's legal actions

Send an e-mail or letter to your Senator and Representative regarding this important issue

"To promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority, and for other purposes."

APN believes the international community (including the U.S.) must make a concerted and coordinated effort to pressure Hamas to recognize Israel's right to exist and end violence directed against Israel. However, APN cautions against using the Hamas victory as a pretext for imposing sanctions that undermine U.S. interests

Curb Your Enthusiasm: ...Hamas DID NOT receive a majority of the vote, although they received a majority of the legislative seats...

Q. Hamas' chances for forming a government? Q. How did Pal. opinion & exit polls misread the elections? Q. Why PM Olmert so tough on settlers?

I. Congress and Hamas; II. HR 4681 - Ros-Lehtinen/Lantos; III. Other Anti-PA Measures; IV. Dear Colleagues Re: Hamas; V. Review of Existing Law regarding Palestinians; VI. APN Hill Event - the 2006 Palestinian Elections; VII. Bills and Resolutions