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Americans for Peace Now: August 15, 2019
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"In barring Omar and Tlaib, Netanyahu in a single act creates more publicity and political oxygen than any visit might have; makes an Israeli PM appear to be a tool of a US President; blackens Israel's image; and erodes bipartisanship critical to US-Israeli relations"
Aaron David Miller, US Diplomat, who served as a State Department Middle East analyst, adviser and negotiator in Republican and Democratic Administrations, reacting to the news that Israel reversed course and is barring entry to US Members of Congress Rashida Tlaid and Ilhan Omar.
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Issue Briefs
Hard Questions, Tough Answers with Yossi Alpher [ [link removed] ]
August 12, 2019 - Gun Violence, Annexation, Government Corruption: Israel, the World, and the Law [ [link removed] ]
Yossi Alpher is an independent security analyst. Views and positions expressed here are those of the writer, and do not necessarily represent APN's views and policy positions.
Q. With all the guns floating around Israel, why doesn't it experience atrocities like El Paso and Dayton?
A. No other developed country has witnessed repeated mass atrocities like in the US...
Q. Speaking of annexation, did Indian PM Modi's decision to fully annex and integrate Indian-ruled Kashmir and eliminate its autonomous status inspire any Israeli annexationists?
A. No more than those Israelis already advocating annexing 60 percent of the West Bank (Area C) and relegating the other 40 percent (Areas A and B) to some form of apartheid...
Q. Still looking at the rule of law, four ministers in Netanyahu's transition government and one prominent coalition activist have been indicted or face police recommendations to indict. An entire extremist Arab party is likely to be indicted.
A. The list of the four begins with PM Netanyahu himself, who faces a hearing where he can appeal the prospect of indictment on three counts...
Q. Are we looking at rampant corruption or enhanced enforcement? And is this a big election issue?
A. Yes, corruption seems more widespread as Israel becomes more prosperous...
Q. Is there a bottom line here?
A. It is easy enough to recognize a single unifying theme connecting issues of gun usage, annexation and abuse of the rule of law in Israel...
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APN Breaking News
APN to Netanyahu: Let Tlaib and Omar In
APN strongly condemns the decision of Israel's government to deny two US members of Congress entry to Israel. APN calls on the government of Israel to reverse its decision.
It is outrageous that the government of Israel is joining the ugly practice of turning Israel into political football... Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MN) and Ilhan Omar (D-MI) are democratically elected members of the US Congress, which represents the people of the United States, and is Israel's staunchest supporting institution, bar none. Snubbing them is not only an affront to these two politicians but a blow to the institution and to Israel's relations with the American people.
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A Beacon of Hope - Message from Dick Gunther
...APN and Shalom Achshav have remained a voice of reason, even in the midst of despair. They have never acquiesced in their consistent pursuit of a just peace in the Middle East.
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APN Award Luncheon Honoring The Gunthers; Congressman Adam Schiff, Special Guest
Sunday, September 8, 2019 - Los Angeles
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At this APN event in Los Angeles, the Arthur P. Stern Leadership Award will be presented to Lois and Richard Gunther, pillars of the community with a lifetime of activism and leadership dedicated to tikkun olam and social justice.
Congressman Adam Schiff, Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, will discuss relevant issues in conversation with former Congressman Mel Levine.
More information, ticket purchasing, and donations for a tribute message to be shared at the event, whether or not you will be attending [ [link removed] ].
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APN 2019 Israel Study Tour - including Amman and Petra, Jordan - November 5-13, 2019 - DEPOSIT DEADLINE EXTENDED
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$500 deposit per person (refundable until September 1 when the balance is due).
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