Americans for Peace Now: November 5, 2020

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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)

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...

APN Legislative Round-Up: October 30, 2020

Produced by the Foundation for Middle East Peace in cooperation with Americans for Peace Now, where the Legislative Round-Up was conceived

Bills, Resolutions and Letters
Hearings and Markups
On the Record

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.

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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."

Peace Now Participates in 25-Year Yitzhak Rabin Memorial in Jerusalem

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 for a powerful set of photos from then and now.

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