Reuven Rivlin, President of Israel, after a phone call with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi following the assertion by President Trump that voting for a Democrat is disloyal to the Jewish people and to Israel.
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 Americans for Peace Now: August 21, 2019 |
 "The link between us is between peoples, based on historical ties, deep, strong friendships and shared values, not dependent on the links with either party."
August 19, 2019 - Election Update: The Tlaib-Omar Affair and Netanyahu's Panic 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. Did PM Netanyahu really refuse entry to two anti-Israel Muslim-American congresswomen because of a demand from President Trump? Is Netanyahu prepared to worsen already damaged relations with Congress, the Democratic party and the American Jewish mainstream just to strengthen Trump's US base? A. ...Put simply, the Netanyahu-Trump collaboration is bad news for the future of US-Israel relations... Q. So you have an explanation for the Tlaib-Omar fiasco that begins with Netanyahu, not Trump? A. Netanyahu's reaction to Liberman's mention of an Edelstein-led coalition was pure panic... Q. Yet surely Netanyahu was happy to help Trump portray the Democrats and the American Jewish mainstream as caving to the Tlaib-Omar variety of pro-BDS, anti-Israel propaganda. A. I would go a step further... Q. What else threatens Netanyahu's electoral chances, and what is he doing on other fronts to recruit voters who have drifted away to Liberman, Shaked, Gantz (Blue-White), Amir Peretz (Labor-Gesher) and even Ehud Barak (Democratic Union/Meretz)? A. Netanyahu is planning to burnish his "global leadership" image with the general electorate... Q. Meanwhile, if Liberman alone is gaining votes, who is losing them? A. Both Likud and Blue-White have dropped... Q. As matters stand and assuming current polling results don't change, what kind of coalition can emerge from the Sept. 17 elections? A. ...we might well end up again with a parliamentary standoff... Q. Bottom line? A. Beyond the ugly nitty-gritty of this election, one big question emerges regarding Netanyahu's panicky behavior...
APN Legislative Round-Up: August 16, 2019Produced by the Foundation for Middle East Peace in cooperation with Americans for Peace Now, where the Legislative Round-Up was conceived
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This outrageous, anti-Jewish slur fans the flames of Jew hatred in the US and puts American Jews in danger... Trump's comment also poisons US-Israel relations, attempting to shatter bipartisan US support for Israel's security and wellbeing, for Trump's own political gain. APN urges everyone in public life – both in the United States and in Israel – to stop playing partisan football with Israel and with the US-Israel relationship.
Top Democratic lawmakers in the House of Representatives are reportedly considering pushing for an inspector general investigation into US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, following his decision not to push the Israeli government to allow entry to members of Congress Omar and Tlaib.
Check out these excerpts where APN's Director of Policy and Government Relations speaks on Trump's disloyaty, the "anti-BDS movement" as a protection of the occupation, and on the accusation of anti-Semitism against opponents of occupation.
By Debra Shushan, APN Director of Policy and Government Relations The much-touted shared values between the U.S. and Israel no longer seem to include liberal protections for free speech.
APN Award Luncheon Honoring The Gunthers; Congressman Adam Schiff, Special Guest Sunday, September 8, 2019 - Los Angeles
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.
There is still an opportunity to reserve a spot for this unique travel and experiential tour, staring in Jordan and continuing into Israel and the West Bank. $500 deposit per person (refundable until September 1 when the balance is due). Send deposit by check to: APN at 1320 9th St. NW, #400, Washington, D.C., 20036, or by Credit Card (indicate "Study Tour" in comments box). Contact [email protected] or 202-408-9898 with questions. Go HERE for more information |
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