APN's mission is to educate and persuade the American public and its leadership to support and adopt policies that will lead to comprehensive, durable, Israeli-Palestinian and Israeli-Arab peace, based on a two-state solution, guaranteeing both peoples security, and consistent with U.S. national interests.

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  Hadar Susskind · [email protected]
April 1, 2021 at 2:36 PM

Bringing the Peace Flag to Congress!

Americans for Peace Now Dear Friend, Congress is really into flags. Every member flies an American flag outside their door. Some fly college flags or state flags. I’m sure you’ve seen the controversy as some bigoted Reps (space laser lady) posted hate-fi…
  Debra & Aviva (Americans for Peace Now) · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 4:02 PM

APN, Israel, and You

Americans for Peace Now Dear Friend, As our second Passover seders in Covid-time wind down, we are struck by the differences from last year’s fraught, unsteady and sad moment of lockdown, trying to learn how to hold up the seder plate on a Zoom camer…
  Hadar Susskind · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Redemption and Responsibility

Americans for Peace Now Dear Friend, As we gather tomorrow for our second year of Covid seders, we may find ourselves at a table together with family and friends, or we may be gathering, once again, on Zoom. However we mark the day and tell the Passov…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 1:02 PM

APN Weekly Update - Israeli Election Webinar today at 11:00 EST, New Alpher, Action alert, and more

Americans for Peace Now: March 25, 2021 “If we receive a proposal, we’ll sit and talk."       Knesset Member Mansour Abbas, the head of the Israeli Islamist Ra’am Party,  who found himself in the unlikely position of kingmaker following Tuesday’s elections, when asked i…
  Hadar Susskind · [email protected]
March 22, 2021 at 2:31 PM

Paving the Path to Peace: A Passover Story from APN Founder Mark Rosenblum

Americans for Peace Now Dear Friend, One of the first lessons imparted by the Haggadah, the telling of the story of Passover, is that the Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years before they could reach the promised land.    The other lesson impa…
  Hadar Susskind · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 3:30 PM

ACTION ALERT - Tell Secretary Blinken: Curb Your Enthusiasm on IHRA

Americans for Peace Now ACT NOW: Tell Secretary Blinken to Reconsider His Support of IHRA Definition Dear Friend, Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently said that “the Biden administration enthusiastically embraces the 2016 International Holoca…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 5:15 PM

APN Weekly Update - Elections Webinar Thursday, New Alpher Q&A, Congressional letters, and more

Americans for Peace Now: March 18, 2021 "We are witnessing the last vestiges of what has been known as the Arab-Israeli conflict.” “The conflict is nothing more than a real-estate dispute between Israelis and Palestinians (…) It will ultimately be resolved when both sides agree …
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
March 11, 2021 at 8:55 PM

APN Weekly Update - New Alpher Q&A, Webinar recording, RIP Morale Bar-On and more

Americans for Peace Now: March 11, 2021 "Aren't you ashamed to arrest little children?" Palestinian residents of the West Bank village of Al-Rakiz, in the South Hebron Hills, as IDF soldiers arrested on Wednesday five Palestinian children on suspicion of trespassing into Havat …
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 7:57 PM

ACTION ALERT: Tell JNF-KKL We Want a Better Israel, Not a Greater Israel

Americans for Peace Now Add Your Name to Speak Out Against JNF-KKL Settlement Expansion Plans Dear Friend, Americans for Peace Now is part of an international coalition of organizations opposing the decision of the Jewish National Fund – Keren Kayem…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 3:45 PM

APN Weekly Update - Webinar with MK Michaeli today at noon (EST), New Alpher and Happy Purim!

Americans for Peace Now: February 25, 2021 "As the occupying power, Israel is responsible for the health of all the people under its control. It is outrageous that Netanyahu would use spare vaccines to reward his foreign allies while so many Palestinians in the occupied territori…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
February 22, 2021 at 7:01 PM

REMINDER: Two webinars this week

Americans for Peace Now TOMORROW - Tuesday, February 23rd at 11:00 am (EST) Prosecuting the Occupation? Israel and the International Criminal Court (ICC) Featuring: Michael Sfard, Human Rights Lawyer and Activist The international Criminal Court (ICC)…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
February 21, 2021 at 6:01 PM

REGISTER: APN Webinar with MK Merav Michaeli - February 25th

Americans for Peace Now Thursday, February 25th at 12:00 pm (EST) Electing a New Knesset Join this APN webinar with MK Merav Michaeli, the new chair of Israel’s Labor Party, in conversation with APN Board member Jo Ann Mort and APN President and CEO H…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
February 18, 2021 at 3:01 PM

APN Weekly Update - Webinar Tuesday, New Alpher Q&A, New podcast, and more

Americans for Peace Now: February 18, 2021 "We must internalize that the conflict cannot be managed over time, but must be resolved at the negotiating table with the intent of establishing two states." Maj. Gen. (res.) Amram Mitzna, Israel’s chief military commander in the West…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
February 11, 2021 at 3:01 PM

APN Weekly Update - Israeli-Palestinian demonstration, webinar recording, ICC statement, and more

Americans for Peace Now: February 11, 2021 "Tonight we realized that Jews and Arabs not only refuse to be enemies, but actually choose to be partners."   Peace Now Executive Director Shaqued Morag, at the Israeli-Palestinian joint demonstration in Silwan Saturday night. Yo…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
February 8, 2021 at 2:01 PM

REMINDER: Webinar on Israeli elections today at 1:00 pm (EST)

Americans for Peace Now TODAY - Monday, February 8th at 1:00 pm (EST) Israeli Elections Round 4: New Map or More of the Same? Featuring Israeli political analyst and pollster Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin. Israelis are going to the polls. Again. For the fo…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
February 6, 2021 at 2:01 PM

REMINDER: Join Peace Now's Jerusalem demonstration today via live-stream

Americans for Peace Now Join Peace Now Activists Today at 11:00 am (EST) via Facebook Click here to virtually join this protest at 11:00 am (EST, 6:00 pm Israel time) today. Today at 11:00 am (EST) Israel’s Peace Now movement will demonstrate together w…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
February 4, 2021 at 5:31 PM

APN Weekly Update - Join Peace Now's Saturday demo with Palestinians; Monday webinar on Israel elections

Americans for Peace Now: February 4, 2021 "The prime minister of Israel has ushered into the Knesset a supporter of terror..."   Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid,  commenting on the agreement, induced by Benjamin Netanyahu, to unite two far right parties, including one that …
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 3:01 PM

APN Weekly Update - Wednesday webinar, new Q&A, Biden reverses Trump policy, and more

Americans for Peace Now: January 28, 2021 "...the United States will urge Israel’s government and the Palestinian Authority to avoid unilateral steps that make a two-state solution more difficult, such as annexation of territory, settlement activity, demolitions, incitement to v…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
January 21, 2021 at 3:02 PM

APN Weekly Update - Congrats, President Biden & VP Harris, new Alpher Q&A, Podcast, and more

Americans for Peace Now: January 21, 2021 "Today we celebrate the triumph, not of a candidate, but of a cause—the cause of democracy. The people, the will of the people, has been heard, and the will of the people has been heeded." President Joe Biden, 46th President of the Unit…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
January 13, 2021 at 8:03 PM

APN Weekly Update - Settlement Expansion and Violence, Webinar Audio Recordings, and more

Americans for Peace Now: January 13, 2021 "I recall the words of the great Israeli poet Ehud Manor, when he said 'I can't keep silent. In light of how my country has changed her face, [I] won't quit trying to remind her in her ears. I'll sing my cries until she opens her eyes.…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
January 11, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Register for Today's Webinar with Tal Schneider

Americans for Peace Now Webinar What to Expect from the New Round of Israeli Elections with Tal Schneider Monday, January 11, 2:00 PM (Eastern) REGISTER Tal Schneider will analyze the Israeli political arena as it heads to the March 23rd general elect…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
January 6, 2021 at 7:21 PM

APN Weekly Update - Webinars Tomorrow and Monday; Peace Now videos; and more

Americans for Peace Now: January 6, 2021 "The Israel Defense Forces and the Civil Administration are acting in the West Bank under the orders of the settlers… the generator incident on Friday indicates how quickly our forces respond to the directive of their commanders." Amir…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
January 5, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Register for Thursday's Webinar with Daniel Levy

Americans for Peace Now Webinar: A New U.S. Approach to Israeli-Palestinian Peace, with Daniel Levy Thursday, January 7, 4:00 PM (Eastern) REGISTER Daniel Levy, President of the US/Middle East Project (USMEP), is an experienced analyst and practitione…
  Hadar Susskind, APN · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 8:32 PM

THIS. IS. IT!

Americans for Peace Now Dear Friend, This past week saw the shortest and darkest day of the year. But now, going into the new year, we see the light beginning to return to us. A new administration offers a brighter future for the United States and for …
  Hadar Susskind, APN · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 2:13 PM

Together inito 2021!

Americans for Peace Now Dear Friend, This past week saw the shortest and darkest day of the year. But now, going into the new year, we see the light beginning to return to us. A new administration offers a brighter future for the United States and for …
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 8:31 PM

APN Weekly Update - Support Peace Now, not later; Webinars on Biden Admin and Israeli Elections; and more

Americans for Peace Now: December 30, 2020 "The last three elections all produced similar results. The upcoming fourth election is going to be an entirely different story. Once it is over, Binyamin Netanyahu may very well find himself having been voted out of office." Daphna …
  Hadar Susskind, APN · [email protected]
December 29, 2020 at 3:02 PM

New Year, New President, New Congress

Americans for Peace Now Dear Friend, How many times in the past few days have you wished someone a happy new year and were told “well, it can’t get worse than 2020”? While it’s hard to argue with this truism, my take on our transition from 2020 to 202…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
December 27, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Mandy Patinkin Video – I support Peace Now, not peace later!

Americans for Peace Now Dear Friend, In a recent letter they sent on behalf of Americans for Peace Now, Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody included a story about Mandy’s experience following a concert he gave to benefit APN. Mandy told this story with his…
  Rabbi Shira Stutman · [email protected]
December 24, 2020 at 3:46 PM

Christmas in Bethlehem

Americans for Peace Now Dear Friend, At this time of the year, we all look for light and cherish it. This year, as we struggle with a deadly pandemic and with so much darkness around us, it is incumbent upon us, more than ever, to share the light and s…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
December 23, 2020 at 9:08 PM

APN Weekly Update - Webinar with Dr. Tamara Cofman Wittes, Middle East Partnership for Peace Act, and more

Americans for Peace Now: December 23, 2020 "I am grateful to be on this road with you. And in this challenging year, when everything is at stake, APN is grateful to you for your loyal and generous support of its work to keep peace at the top of the agenda." Ginna Green, Partn…
  Ginna Green · [email protected]
December 21, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Join me in supporting APN

Americans for Peace Now Dear Friend, Earlier this fall, when my friend Hadar asked me to be a part of APN’s commemoration of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, marking 25 years since he was killed at a peace rally in Tel Aviv, I immediately said yes. For …
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 3:02 PM

APN Weekly Update - Webinar Next Tuesday: Europe and the Middle East

Americans for Peace Now: December 17, 2020 "We have great hope for the Biden administration. We are certain that its foreign policy team will work with us to dismantle the chokehold on peace and help begin to build a stronger and better Israel." Hagit Ofran, Peace Now Settlem…
  Hagit Ofran · [email protected]
December 14, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Peace Now, APN, and You

Americans for Peace Now Dear Friend, Last week, over 150 APN supporters joined me and Hadar Susskind and Ori Nir to discuss the latest developments in the ongoing annexation of the West Bank, and to begin to predict the impact the incoming Biden admini…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
December 10, 2020 at 7:51 PM

APN Weekly Update - Happy Chanukah! PeaceCasts on Trump to Biden, and more

Americans for Peace Now: December 10, 2020 "As we light the first lights of Chanukah this week, let’s light a candle together for peace. There is change on the horizon, new actors on the stage, and soon we may see progress. We need to be vigilant with our support and ready to…
  Jim Klutznick, APN Chair · [email protected]
December 6, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Chanukah Greetings and Double Your Impact

Americans for Peace Now Dear Friend, We are at an inflection point in the U.S.-Israel relationship. With our elections over and Israel’s once again looming in the near future, there is an opportunity for a shift. Not just because elections always offer a…
  Hadar Susskind, APN · [email protected]
December 4, 2020 at 6:55 PM

Fighting the Weaponization of Antisemitism

Americans for Peace Now Dear Friend, I am happy to share the following Haaretz article about our decision not to endorse the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. This definition is not neutral or simply academic…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
December 3, 2020 at 10:24 PM

Webinars: Dr. Hanan Ashrawi on the 9th; Hagit Ofran on the 7th

Americans for Peace Now Please Join Americans for Peace Now for two timely webinars next week, both part of our series on the Israel-Palestine implications of the transition from the Trump administration to President-elect Biden’s administration. Mon…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
December 2, 2020 at 9:30 PM

APN Weekly Update - Settlement Webinar on Monday, Hope and Determination from Mandy and Kathryn, and more

Americans for Peace Now: December 2, 2020 "...we’re going to engage in negotiations and follow-on agreements to tighten and lengthen Iran’s nuclear constraints, as well as address the missile program." President-elect Joe Biden, who also said that the US always has the option…
  Mandy Patinkin · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Hope and Determination on Giving Tuesday

Americans for Peace Now Dear Fellow APN Supporters, To paraphrase the great Congressman John Lewis, peace is not a state; it is an act. Please read the letter from Kathryn and me -- read about Hebron, read about the moral bankruptcy the occupation has w…
  Hadar Susskind, APN · [email protected]
November 26, 2020 at 4:02 PM

A Thanksgiving Message From Americans for Peace Now

Americans for Peace Now Dear Friend, By this point in the year, living through 2020 has practically become an Olympic event. COVID has changed how we live our lives, where we go, and who we can be with. It has impacted our work, our economy and the hea…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
November 25, 2020 at 4:38 PM

APN Weekly Update - Make Your Voice Heard: Petition to President-elect Biden, and more

Americans for Peace Now: November 25, 2020 "We now have an opportunity to return this issue to the table... Without reopening this door, Israel will turn into one state with an ongoing conflict." Tzipi Livni, former Israeli Foreign Minister, on prospects for peace with the Pal…
  Hadar Susskind, APN · [email protected]
November 23, 2020 at 8:58 PM

Special Alpher briefing tomorrow at 12:00 noon (EST)

Americans for Peace Now Dear Friend, Henry Kissinger may have exaggerated when he famously said that Israel doesn't have a foreign policy, but only domestic politics. But he was not completely wrong either. Nobody is better equipped to interpret the rela…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
November 18, 2020 at 9:30 PM

APN Weekly Update - Webinar Next Tuesday on Biden Administration, and much more

Americans for Peace Now: November 18, 2020 "Creeping annexation cannot be a policy that the U.S. government supports if we wish to see peace in the region." Congressman Mark Pocan, with 40 additional US Representatives, in a letter to Secretary of State Pompeo protesting th…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
November 11, 2020 at 6:39 PM

APN Weekly Update - Congratulations to Biden and Harris, Trump-Enabled Settlement Expansion, and more

Americans for Peace Now: November 11, 2020 "I will never abandon the two-state solution because it’s the only solution... I am not doing the Israelis a favor by saying that. I am doing myself a favor." Saeb Erekat, Secretary General of the Executive Committee of the PLO, and t…
  Hadar Susskind, APN · [email protected]
November 7, 2020 at 10:13 PM

APN Congratulates President-Elect Biden, VP-Elect Harris

Americans for Peace Now Dear Friend, I am happy to share with you the statement we sent to the press earlier today, congratulating Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States. We look forward to working …
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
November 5, 2020 at 6:57 PM

APN Weekly Update - Post Election Webinar Tomorrow, and more

Americans for Peace Now: November 5, 2020 "Count the votes. Let the winners be declared, and let's get to work." APN Tweet on November 4, 2020 Yossi Alpher is an independent security analyst. Views and positions expressed here are those of the writer, and do not necess…
  Hadar Susskind, APN · [email protected]
October 30, 2020 at 8:29 PM

You're Invited! Post-Election Analysis and Discussion

Americans for Peace Now Dear Friend, Next week’s election will have tremendous impact on our country and our world. This of course includes our work striving for peace for Israel and Palestine. Who sits in the White House, and the team of people who work…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
October 28, 2020 at 7:37 PM

APN Weekly Update - Trump Administration Erasing the Green Line, and more

Americans for Peace Now: October 28, 2020 "...instead of harvesting olives I’m looking at this site and weeping." Musa Abu Alia, Palestinian owner of an olive tree orchard in the West Bank, upon discovering more than one hundred of his trees were chopped down in a "Price Ta…
  Americans for Peace Now · [email protected]
October 23, 2020 at 2:03 PM

APN Weekly Update - Rabin Memorial Event Video and New Alpher Analysis

Americans for Peace Now: October 23, 2020 "Reconciliation can be achieved, and a new future for the Middle East can be reached… I will see this as the living legacy of my beloved grandfather." Noa Rothman, at APN's memorial event held Tuesday, October 20, in honor of her gr…
  Hadar Susskind, APN · [email protected]
October 22, 2020 at 8:18 PM

What A Great Night!

Americans for Peace Now Dear Friend, Over 1700 people. Over 1700 people from across the globe signed up to join together on Tuesday night in light and spirit and song to commemorate the legacy of Yitzhak Rabin and the pursuit of peace that marked the f…