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News and Updates: June 2009 Archives

An examination of the 2009-2010 state budget shows nearly 1 billion shekels are explicitly designated for settlements

Peace Now Political Tour of Jerusalem's Old City

On June 25, 2009, Peace Now organized a tour bringing to view the political issues and realities of Jerusalem's Old City...

Peace Now's "Isreality 2009" Campaign

"Isreality 2009 -- in this show/reality, we all lose" is the slogan being used in ads, flyers, and other materials
APN is joining with a wide array of Jewish organizations to participate in this Father's Day initiative on behalf of Gilad Shalit
APN's founder discusses President Obama's engagement in the peace process and prospects for progress
Professors Shibley Telhami and Galia Golan respond to Netanyahu's June 14 speech and to the elections in Lebanon and Iran.
Peace Now covers the worrying elements of the speech in what they call "a rerun of Netanyahu from his first term"

Israel's Chief Justice lashes out over outposts

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Israel's High Court Chief Justice Dorit Beinisch lashed out at the Israeli government for failing to take action against illegal settlement construction.

"For years, we have been hearing from you about demolition orders that the authorities issue," Chief Justice Beinisch scolded the government lawyer. "But each time, nothing happens. You keep saying the law must be observed, and this is obvious. But, then, it is your duty to honor what you say."

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Listen to Debra DeLee, APN President & CEO, and Aaron Miller, currently at the Wilson Center in Washington, in discussion with APN Spokesman Ori Nir
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