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Americans for Peace Now: November 5, 2020
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"Count the votes. Let the winners be declared, and let's get to work."
APN Tweet on November 4, 2020
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Hard Questions, Tough Answers with Yossi Alpher [ [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.
The US, Israel, and the Middle East: Biden or Trump (November 4, 2020) [ [link removed] ]
At the time this analysis was written, on November 4th, 2020, the results of the US presidential race were still inconclusive, and it was not clear when final, undisputed results would be available. The analysis therefore examines what the future holds for the Middle East under either Joe Biden or a re-elected Donald Trump.
Q. Would a President-elect Biden bring with him a Middle East legacy? Would he have a Middle East agenda?
A. Biden has long supported Israel and its security needs. Solidly...
Q. So will Biden renew Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts with a realistic plan?
A. ...Biden will have three solid reasons to avoid deep involvement in fostering a new Palestinian-Israeli peace process...
Q. If Biden does try, what might his two-state solution plan look like?
A. Biden would presumably have to choose...
Q. Inviting Iran to discuss revival of the JCPOA appears to be a more urgent and promising track for a Biden Middle East effort.
A. Indeed. The principals are waiting...
Q. If Biden wins, Trump will not turn over the reins of power until January 20. What might he attempt in the Middle East prior to then, to "cement his legacy"?
A. If Biden is elected and Trump wants to leave a reasonable or at least defensible legacy, he will concentrate on persuading additional Arab states to begin normalizing relations with Israel...
Q. How would a reelected President Trump deal with Israel and the Middle East in the course of the coming four years??
A. Basically, more of the same...
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Government Relations [ [link removed] ]
APN Legislative Round-Up: October 30, 2020 [ [link removed] ]
Produced by the Foundation for Middle East Peace [ [link removed] ] in cooperation with Americans for Peace Now, where the Legislative Round-Up was conceived
* Bills, Resolutions and Letters
* Hearings and Markups
* On the Record
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APN Events
TOMORROW - Friday, November 6th at 1:00 PM EST
Webinar: Post Election Analysis and Discussion
Join us as APN President and CEO Hadar Susskind welcomes expert voices to APN's virtual table for a post-election discussion.
Hear about the impact of Tuesday's election on our country, our world, and our work striving for peace for Israel and Palestine. Join with us and guests Mira Resnick, Senior Professional Staff Member for the Democratic staff of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Ilan Goldenberg, Senior Fellow and Director of the Middle East Security Program at the Center for a New American Security.
REGISTER HERE > [ [link removed] ]
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APN Statement on the Anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin's Assassination
Yesterday, November 4, was the 25th anniversary of the assassination of Israel's Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. APN honors his legacy by continuing to build the movement for Israeli-Palestinian peace.
APN's President and CEO Hadar Susskind said: "...his legacy is that of a man who recognized the legitimate national aspirations of the Palestinian people, who chose peace over war, who chose to extend his hand to those who had been his enemies, and who ultimately lost his life in the pursuit of peace."
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Peace Now Participates in 25-Year Yitzhak Rabin Memorial in Jerusalem
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To commemmorate the 25-year anniversary of the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, a demonstration was held on Saturday night in Zion Square, Jerusalem, the same location where 25 years previously an infamous rally known for its anti-Rabin incitement was held.
Go HERE [ [link removed] ] for a powerful set of photos from then and now.
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