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July 2006 Archives

Legislative Roundup - July 28, 2006

I. Bills and Resolutions II. New Christian Caucus for Israel III. Sen. Bingaman (D-NM) on the Record IV. Chafee vs. Bolton V. Statements on H. Res. 921

Q. How will the accidental death by bombing of some 60 Lebanese civilians at Qana early Sunday morning factor into Israel's ceasefire and international force considerations? Q. What will an international force for southern Lebanon look like? How will it function?

Former Knesset Member Naomi Chazan identifies two distinct "root causes" of the current crisis...

Israeli Security Expert Yossi Alpher offers a daily briefing during the elevated crisis in Israel...

Israeli Security Expert Yossi Alpher offers a daily briefing during the elevated crisis in Israel...

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(7/21/06) Settlements in Focus Challenges to the Settler Leadership (Vol.2, Issue 11) A publication of Americans for Peace Now Who does the Yesha Council actually represent? As noted in the Settlements in Focus, Vol. 2, Issue 10, the Yesha Council (the Hebrew acronym for "the Council of Settlements of Judea, Samaria, and Gaza") is the successor body of the original Gush Emunim movement - the religious-nationalist settlers who saw settlement of ...

Israeli Security Expert Yossi Alpher offers a daily briefing during the elevated crisis in Israel...

Israeli Security Expert Yossi Alpher offers a daily briefing during the elevated crisis in Israel...

Legislative Roundup - July 21, 2006

I. Hamas/Hezbollah Resolutions II. APN on Hamas/Hezbollah Resolutions III. Also on the Hill

Q. What are Israel's prime strategic considerations regarding international involvement? Q. How is the war affecting Israel and Lebanon economically?

APN today welcomed the announcement that President Bush and Secretary of State Rice plan to meet with Saudi officials in Washington on Sunday, and that shortly thereafter Secretary Rice plans to travel to the region to meet with Israeli and Palestinian officials

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Israeli Security Expert Yossi Alpher offers a daily briefing during the elevated crisis in Israel...

Americans for Peace Now today expressed regret over the very limited content of resolutions passed in both the House and Senate regarding Hamas and Hezbollah.

APN Policy Statement - July 20, 2006

Where things stand today, how we got here, and the way forward are covered in APN's statement

Israeli Security Expert Yossi Alpher offers a daily briefing during the elevated crisis in Israel...

The APN President & CEO discusses the ongoing relevance of APN...

Israeli Security Expert Yossi Alpher offers a daily briefing during the elevated crisis in Israel...

Israeli Security Expert Yossi Alpher offers a daily briefing during the elevated crisis in Israel...

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APN Legislative Round-Up - July 14, 2006

I. Congress responds to kidnappings II. Senate FY07 ForOps - details

Why did Hizballah attack Israel... Why is Washington not getting involved politically in trying to mitigate this highly volatile conflict?

Group of Eight Statement on the Middle East Crises

Today, we the G-8 Leaders express our deepening concern about the situation in the Middle East , in particular the rising civilian casualties on all sides and the damage to infrastructure...

APN called on President George W. Bush to send presidential envoys to the Middle East to work on resolving the deteriorating situation between Israel, the Palestinians, and Lebanon.

Wed., July 19, 3:00 p.m. EASTERN TIME: Hear from Israeli Security Expert Yossi Alpher

APN condemned the Hezbollah missile and kidnapping attacks against Israel, which are blatant violations of the internationally recognized border between Israel and Lebanon.

NEW ISSUE of APN's unique online publication...

Q. ...what are the Olmert government's strategic considerations in proceeding with Operation Summer Rains in Gaza and pursuing Shalit's release? Q. ...why is the Gaza operation moving so slowly?

All about the leaders and actions taken by the Yesha (Settlements) Council

9/16/05 - The latest edition profiles the Elon Moreh Settlement

APN called on President George Bush to start working hard to halt the escalating violence taking place in Israel and Gaza.

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APN Analysis: "The Prisoners' Document Dilemma"

Exploration of the document agreed upon by Palestinian President Abbas and Prime Minister Haniyah...

Q. ...prospects for a negotiated conclusion to the current Israeli campaign against Hamas in Gaza? Q. ...Could and should Israel talk to Hamas?

July 3, 2006 - Vol. 7, Issue 48

Oh Say, Can You See? Settlers from the illegal 851 settlement outpost near Itamar attacked soldiers guarding them with the demand that they remove the Israeli flag from the flagpole. "The flag offends us," said the rioters, "On this hill there is no State of Israel-there is a state of Halacha."