The Progressive Israel Network took action to oppose Prime Minister Netanyahu's plans for a major new settlement project in the highly sensitive E-1 area of the West Bank...
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Progressive Pro-Israel Groups Support Van Hollen Amendment Preventing the Use of US Funding for Illegal Annexation
All those who value human rights and Israeli democracy, support a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and want to see an end to decades of occupation should agree that it would be unacceptable for US tax dollars to help foot the bill for an act as extreme and destructive as unilateral annexation.
Ten American Jewish Organizations Send Letter to Gantz, Ashkenazi Opposing Annexation
As leaders of American Jewish organizations committed both to the security of the State of Israel and to safeguarding its future as a democracy, we urge you to consider the costs of any unilateral annexations in the West Bank and do everything in your power as a minister in this government to thwart it.
American Jewish organizations Reject Netanyahu-Gantz Annexation Plans, Support US Lawmakers Speaking Out
Eight member organizations of the Progressive Israel Network join all those standing up against annexation and for Israeli democracy and Palestinian rights. We welcome the leadership of lawmakers in Congress, who, consistent with the consensus view of the Israeli security establishment, are making clear the tremendous threats that annexation poses to the interests and shared values of both the US and Israel.
Progressive Israel Network Commends Passage of House Resolution 326 Opposing Annexation, Supporting Two-State Solution
As leading progressive pro-Israel organizations in the American Jewish community, we commend the House of Representatives for passing House Resolution 326. This landmark resolution, which reaffirms support for a two-state solution, marks the first time the House has formally opposed unilateral Israeli annexation of the West Bank and asserted longstanding US opposition to settlements.
Progressive Israel Network Calls on Israeli Government to Rescind Deportation Order Against Human Rights Watch Director Omar Shakir
As American Jewish organizations deeply concerned about the future of Israel’s democracy, we are disturbed and saddened by the decision of the Israeli Supreme Court to uphold the Israeli government’s order to deport Omar Shakir, Human Rights Watch’s Israel and Palestine Director.
13 American Jewish Organizations Call On Israeli Political Leaders to “Reject Annexation”
Thirteen organizations – the coalition members of The Progressive Israel Network (PIN), the Israel Policy Forum, the National Council of Jewish Women, and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association – sent a letter to the heads of Israel’s political parties calling on them to refuse any kind of unilateral annexation of the West Bank or parts of it.
Progressive Israel Network Opposes Netanyahu’s Annexation Pledge
A democratic and peaceful future for Israelis and Palestinians requires national self-determination for both peoples. Any step to unilaterally impose Israeli sovereignty over Palestinian people and territory in the West Bank is a step away from the two-state vision and toward the formalization of two separate and unequal legal systems.
Top American Jewish Organizations In Letter To Herzog: “Nation-State Bill Would Enshrine Discrimination Into Israel’s Basic Laws”
14 leading American Jewish organizations submitted a letter to Knesset opposition leader Isaac Herzog expressing opposition to the discriminatory “Nation-State Bill,” which is currently advancing in the Knesset. The bill would alter Israel’s constitution-level Basic Law in ways that pose severe risks to minority rights and Israel’s democratic foundation.
Ten Organizations Launch New Progressive Israel Network
oday, ten leading organizations representing Americans who are committed to pursuing democracy, equality and peace in Israel announced the launch of the Progressive Israel Network.