Times of Israel: October 14
“B’Tselem
under fire for planned UN presentation on settlements,” discusses the criticism that the testifying
organizations and their representatives, such as APN’s Lara Friedman, are receiving.
Israel National News: October 14
“MK Kish: Time to Disconnect from B’Tselem and
Peace Now,” Knesset Member Yoav Kisch (Likud) spoke out against B’Tselem and Peace Now for being invited to the
UN Security Council Session, “Israeli settlements as an obstacle to peace and the two-state solution.”
San Francisco Chronicle: October 14
“Palestinians
push for UN membership and against settlements,” discusses Palestinian initiatives at the UN in the context of
the UN Security Council session on Israeli settlements, which APN will participate in.
Haaretz: October 13
“Israeli NGOs to Address Special UN Security Council
Session on Settlements,” APN will address the UN Security Council on West Bank settlements after Peace Now
decided not to.”
Jerusalem Post: October 13
“B’Tselem,
Peace Now to speak to UNSC against settlements,” APN’s Lara Friedman to address the UN Security Council
regarding settlements.
The Jewish Week: October 13
“’Here To Stay’ in Shilo,” quotes Hagit
Ofran, director of Peace Now’s Settlement Watch program, saying the new housing proposed for land near Shilo,
including 41 apartments earmarked for residents of Amona, an unauthorized outpost slated for destruction by Dec.
31, would be the start of a new settlement, not an expansion of an existing settlement.
Daily News (AFP story): October 9
“Netanyahu
speaks to Kerry to calm US over settler plan,” Peace Now says new construction in the West Bank amounts to the
establishment of a new settlement.