ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA IN THE MEDIA ZOA Joins Israeli Groups to Protest Opening U.S. Palestinian Consulate in Jerusalem By Jerusalem Post Staff (OCTOBER 29, 2021 / JERUSALEM POST) Organizations who oppose the Biden Administration's intent to reopen a U.S. consulate for Palestinians in Jerusalem have formed a coalition that is organizing protests against the plan. A coalition of organizations who oppose the Biden Administration's intent to reopen a U.S. consulate for Palestinians in Jerusalem has formed and includes members of organizations such as The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA), the Sovereignty Movement, Im Tirtzu and Regavim. The new coalition is coordinating protest strategies and held a vigil in front of a U.S. facility on Agron Street in Jerusalem in protest of the plans, saying that the intention to open the consulate has led to outrage. "Establishing an American consulate for the Palestinian Authority in Jerusalem is the de facto partition of the city and its transformation into the capital of Palestine," said Yehudit Katsover and Nadia Matar from the Sovereignty Movement. "Israeli society is a friend of the American people. This is not something that one does to friends," said Im Tirtzu CEO Matan Peleg. "We call upon the American administration - if it is so urgent for you to open a special consulate for the Palestinians – open it in Ramallah, not in Jerusalem,” continued Peleg. "The Zionist Organization of America stands alongside Israel in opposing the attempt to legitimize a regime that supports terrorism through the opening of a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem," said Dan Illouz, ZOA Israel representative and former Jerusalem City Council member. READ MORE In Case You Missed It... You can find information on more of President Biden's appointments HERE. ‌ ‌ ‌ About Us News Videos ZOA Report Events Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish State's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people; fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts; and promoting the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence; presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel; and combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students. ZOA provides free legal assistance and programs to pro-Israel students at numerous college campuses. ZOA's bold, unapologetic voice has a significant impact on public discourse and policy. DONATE NOW Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2021, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]