"Settlement growth said to double; Rice calls West Bank projects 'not helpful'"
Continue reading More Articles re: Settlement Watch Report & Rice's Comments.
Peace Now in the Press: August 2008 Archives
"It is inconsistent," said Noam Shelef of Americans for Peace Now, which supports an Israeli group opposed to
settlement in the West Bank, where some 2.5 million Palestinians live.
Continue reading Reuters: "U.S. tax breaks help Jewish settlers in West Bank".
"...when asked about the report (Rice) she has told Israeli officials that such building does not advance the cause of
peace."
The report indicates that construction has nearly doubled in 2008; Secretary of State Rice "Israeli settlement activity
is not helpful."
Americans for Peace Now, a Jewish Zionist organization, and the American Task Force on Palestine, an Arab American
organization, teamed up to sponsor the Partners for Peace internship program
Peace Now director-general Yariv Oppenheimer said he strongly opposed the arrangement because of the length of time it
would take for Migron to be dismantled.
"The government caved in to settlers who threatened to use violence if they are evacuated while they illegally occupy
private Palestinian land," said Peace Now's Yariv Oppenheimer
Continue reading Articles re: Deal to move illegal Migron outpost to new location.
Yariv Oppenheimer, Director of Peace Now, agreed that the effectiveness of the gesture depends on the number of
prisoners released and their identities.
Continue reading Xinhua (China): "Israel's prisoners release leaves many question marks".
A visit organized by Peace Now three weeks ago, with about 250 participants, was forbidden to enter Hebron.
Continue reading Ha'aretz: "Zionism's dying between Hebron and Yitzhar" By Zeev Sternhell.
"Yariv Oppenheimer of Peace Now said, 'We think this harms the peace process.'"
Author Noa Nir, APN intern and daughter of APN Spokesman Ori Nir, participated in APN's Fact Finding Mission to Israel
Hagit Ofran of Peace Now (said) the police had stopped some 250 of their activists from entering the section of Hebron
under Israeli control on July 18
Is Israel serious about wanting peace? Plans approved last week by Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak for a new
settlement in the Jordan Valley provide ammunition for those who argue that the answer is no.
Freezing peace talks now would send the wrong message, Americans for Peace Now warned.
Continue reading L.A. Jewish Journal (JTA): "How will Israel's changes affect U.S.".
The state had already agreed in September 2007 to delay the evacuation order it had issued in response to a petition by
Peace Now.
Continue reading Jerusalem Post: "Migron settlers seek legal legitimacy".
Ori Nir, communications director of Americans for Peace Now, interviewed Imad Moustapha (audio), Syria's U.S.
ambassador, about the current Syria-Israel peace negotiations ...
"I feel that we missed a big opportunity to do something significant in the Middle East with Olmert," Yariv
Oppenheimer, Peace Now Secretary General
Continue reading Xinhua (China): "Will Olmert's departure affect Israeli peace talks?".
Hagit Ofran, who heads the settlement watch project for the left-wing Israeli group Peace Now, says the decision to
build permanent buildings will change the character of the settlement.
Continue reading Christian Science Monitor: "Israeli settlers in West Bank defy promise".
"... the activist Peace Now movement has asked the Supreme Court to immediately expel the settlers"
Continue reading Gulf Times: "Hardline settlers at home in Hebron army base".
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