June 19th

ATFP Alarmed by "Price Tag" Violence, Welcomes Israeli and Jewish-American Condemnation Press Release - Contact Information: Tala Haikal - June 19, 2013 - 12:00am June 19, Washington DC -- The American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP) reiterates its concern about ongoing and escalating violence against Palestinians by Israeli extremists, and welcomes statements condemning these attacks by Israeli officials and leading Jewish-American groups. Read more

ATFP Expresses Pride in Mohammed Assaf, the Peaceful Palestinian "Rocket" Press Release - Contact Information: Hussein Ibish - June 19, 2013 - 12:00am ATFP Expresses Pride in Mohammed Assaf, the Peaceful Palestinian "Rocket"   June 19, Washington DC – Noting the stellar performances of young Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf on the “Arab Idol” singing contest, the American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP) urges its friends and supporters to join us in voting for Assaf. Read more

June 7th

ATFP Statement on the Appointment of New Palestinian PM Hamdallah Press Release - June 3, 2013 - 12:00am June 3, Washington, DC -- The American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP) extends its best wishes to new Palestinian Prime Minister Dr. Rami Hamdallah in meeting the challenges facing the Palestinian Authority and its premiership. Read more

April 15th

ATFP Thanks PM Fayyad for his Service, Reiterates Importance of Institution-Building Press Release - April 15, 2013 - 12:00am   April 15, Washington DC -- The American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP) thanks outgoing Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad for his outstanding service. Fayyad will continue as Caretaker Prime Minister for the Palestinian Authority (PA) but is expected to leave office in the near future. Read more

March 21st

ATFP Warmly Welcomes President Obama's Historic Jerusalem Speech Press Release - March 21, 2013 - 12:00am   Read more

February 19th

ATFP Concerned about Hunger-Striking Palestinian Prisoners, Reiterates Opposition to Administrative Detention Press Release - February 19, 2013 - 1:00am   Read more

February 15th

ATFP Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Announces Oct. 23 Gala Press Release - February 15, 2013 - 1:00am   Feb. 15, Washington DC -- The American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP) today celebrates the end of its 10th year of operations and the beginning of its second decade. Since its founding in 2003, ATFP has built on a clear mission: to advocate that a negotiated end-of-conflict solution that allows for two states, Israel and Palestine, to live side-by-side in peace, security and dignity is in the American national interest.   Read more

February 14th

ATFP Welcomes Reports Congress on Track to Release All US Aid to the PA Press Release - Contact Information: Hussein Ibish - February 14, 2013 - 1:00am   The American Task Force on Palestine today warmly welcomed reports that following a year of holds and delays, Congress appears to be preparing to release all outstanding US aid, totaling more than $500 million, to the Palestinian Authority. This aid is essential for the PA budget, to meet the payroll for public employees, fund crucial institution-building programs and finance the PA security services. ATFP thanks the Obama administration and leaders in Congress for taking the initiative to release this vital assistance to the Palestinian people.   Read more

February 7th

ATFP Hosts Washington Briefing on Israeli and Palestinian Schoolbooks Press Release - Contact Information: Hussein Ibish - February 7, 2013 - 1:00am   ATFP Hosts Washington Briefing on Israeli and Palestinian Schoolbooks   Read more

February 5th

ATFP to Host Briefing on Israeli and Palestinian Schoolbooks Press Release - Contact Information: Hussein Ibish - February 5, 2013 - 1:00am   DO ISRAELI OR PALESTINIAN SCHOOLBOOKS TEACH VIOLENCE?   Invitation to Briefing and Discussion of the First Definitive Study of Israeli and Palestinian Schoolbooks   Read more