January 4th

Netanyahu delays E1 construction plans
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ynetnews
by Akiva Novick - January 4, 2013 - 1:00am


After declaring his support for the controversial E1 area construction plans in December, it appears that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hesitating to realize the plans.


Official documents to begin using 'State of Palestine'
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency
January 3, 2013 - 1:00am


President Mahmoud Abbas signed agreement on Thursday to start using "State of Palestine" on all official documents, according to PA news agency Wafa. 


Abbas: Palestine faces hardship without Arab 'safety net'
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency
January 4, 2013 - 1:00am


President Mahmoud Abbas warned on Thursday that without the pledged Arab "safety net" for the Palestinian coffers, Palestine will be in a difficult situation.


PA financial crisis could be obstacle to joining int'l bodies
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency
January 4, 2013 - 1:00am


The Palestinian Authority's financial crisis may prevent it from joining several international and United Nations institutions following Palestine's recognition as a non-member state in November, a legal official said Friday.


2 Israeli documentaries shortlisted for Oscar
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
by Daniel Estrin - January 3, 2013 - 1:00am


  The Mideast conflict has done little to help Israel's image in the world, but the way local filmmakers deal critically with the Israel-Palestinian issue has won wide international praise — and this year, recognition from the top of the movie industry.


Israel ex-spy chief blasts PM ahead of election
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
by Daniel Estrin - January 4, 2013 - 1:00am


 


Chefs offer their take on Jerusalem
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
by Danica Kirka - January 4, 2013 - 1:00am


  Two London-based chefs with roots in Jerusalem one day. The next, poster boys for peace.


Palestinians Move Toward Reconciliation
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Media Line
by Diana Atallah - January 3, 2013 - 1:00am


  When the Fatah faction holds what is expected to be a huge demonstration marking its 48th anniversary in Gaza, it will mark another step towards reconciliation with its rival Hamas faction in a dispute that continues despite occasional let-ups.  


Abbas' Fatah movement marks anniversary in Gaza first time in six years
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Xinhua
January 4, 2013 - 1:00am


  Hundreds of thousands of supporters of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah movement on Friday marked its 48-year anniversary in the Gaza Strip, for the first time in six years.


January 3rd

New Year Commitment and Appeal from ATFP
Press Release - Contact Information: Ziad Asali - January 1, 2013 - 1:00am

  Dear friend:   On behalf of the American Task Force on Palestine, I wish you a happy and prosperous new year.   2013 marks the second decade of our advocacy for the vital cause of peace. ATFP has been unwavering in our commitment to helping achieve a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Rather than operating from an ethnic perspective, our policies are informed by the American national interest, with the understanding that peace is also in the vital interests of Palestinians, Israelis, and the whole world.  



American Task Force on Palestine - 1634 Eye St. NW, Suite 725, Washington DC 20006 - Telephone: 202-262-0017