Mar 13 2014 - 4:38pm ATFP Mourns the Passing of Amb. Samuel W. Lewis
March 13, 2014

Amb. Lewis' legacy of dedication to peace is reflected in a video interview with him filmed by ATFP in October 2013. He emphasized that the quest for peace "isn’t about either the Palestinians or Israelis. This is about peace between both."

Mar 13 2014 - 11:47am Kerry: Mistrust Between Israel and Palestine
March 13, 2014

According to U.S. Secretary of State the level of mistrust between Israel and Palestine are at an all time high. Still, he insists on the possibility of reaching an understanding between the two sides, going into the last phase of the framework negations.

Mar 13 2014 - 11:45am Gaza militants offer rocket cease-fire with Israel
March 13, 2014

The Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad said Thursday it had agreed to halt a wave of rocket fire on Israel, signaling an end to the heaviest fighting between the sides since 2012. But Israeli officials refused to confirm any deal was in place.

Mar 12 2014 - 11:28am Lift the Mideast Roadblocks
March 12, 2014

As Pres. Obama prepares to meet in Washington next week with PA Pres. Abbas, Israeli opponents keep asserting that four issues pose insurmountable stumbling blocks: Palestinian recognition of Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people, the “right of return,” Jerusalem and security arrangements.

Mar 12 2014 - 11:23am Cameron to tout benefits of peace in Knesset address
March 12, 2014

David Cameron will land in Israel on Wednesday for the British PM's first visit since taking office in 2010. According to the Guardian, Cameron, who will be addressing the Knesset in the afternoon, is expected to speak about how Israelis and Palestinians could benefit from a peace agreement.

Mar 11 2014 - 4:02pm ATFP Mourns the Passing of Amb. Samuel W. Lewis
March 11, 2014

The American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP) notes with deep sadness the passing away yesterday, March 10, of Ambassador Samuel W. Lewis. Amb. Lewis had a long and distinguished career of public service, especially in the American diplomatic corps.

Mar 11 2014 - 12:30pm Graffiti in Israeli town: 'All Arabs are criminals'
March 11, 2014

Nineteen cars were vandalized in the Israeli Arab town of Jaljulya, near Kfar Saba, on Tuesday morning in an anti-Arab attack.

Mar 11 2014 - 11:51am Graffiti in Israeli town: 'All Arabs are criminals'
March 11, 2014

Nineteen cars were vandalized in the Israeli Arab town of Jaljulya, near Kfar Saba, on Tuesday morning in an anti-Arab attack. Residents of the neighborhood found several cars with tires slashed and some of them had graffiti on them with the words "God is king."

Mar 11 2014 - 11:32am The real impact of Israel's "Jewish state" demand
March 11, 2014

But at least one of its most problematic aspects has been significantly under-examined and underappreciated. The new demand negates, both in effect and intention, the greatest of Palestinian concessions, their 1993 recognition of the State of Israel.

Mar 11 2014 - 11:28am Fatah endorses refusal to recognize Israel as 'Jewish state'
March 11, 2014

The Revolutionary Council of President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday unanimously endorsed his rejection of demands to recognize Israel as a "Jewish state," officials at the meeting told AFP.


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