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 Obama vs. Terror Victims The $13 million dollar (construction cost alone) palace for Abu Mazzen currently nearing completion in Ramallah. Does it look like the PA is worried about finances? (Photo from Ari Briggs of Regavim)
In February of 2014 a federal civil suit, known as Sokolow v.Palestinian Authority was heard by a New York jury in the U.S. District Court Room of Judge George Daniels. The 10 American Families who were the plaintiffs either suffered injuries themselves or lost loved ones in terrorist attacks. The plaintiffs sought relief through a civil remedy provision in the Anti-Terrorism Act and were able to convince the jury that the Palestinian Authority (PA) funded terrorist activities that led to the maiming and deaths of the plaintiffs or their loved ones. A February 2014 jury verdict resulted in a judgment of $655 million in civil damages to be paid to the 10 families. The PA is currently appealing the verdict.
Often, a defendant who has lost their case after the trial phase is required to post a substantial bond while navigating the appeal process. The PA has asked the court for relief on these payments claiming the possibility of becoming bankrupt. President Obama's State Department has taken the unusual step of directing the U.S. Deputy of the State Department, Mr. Antony Blinken, to urge Judge Daniel to be lenient with the PA as to the amount of money they need to post. Obama had Blinken argue that bond payments would "add a new destabilizing feature to region."
On Monday, August 17th, Judge Daniels said that he gave "serious consideration" to the State Department's arguments to go easy on the PA. Judge Daniels weighed in sparingly for the defendants and ordered the PA to post a mere $10 million bond during the appeal process and add an additional $1 million monthly.
What disturbs you more? A president of the United States siding with terrorists? Or, a terrorist regime, which has received over $25 billion in financial aid from the U.S.A. and other countries over the past two decades, crying poverty? Has the $25 billion helped the Palestinian people or helped to bring about regional stability? The $25 billion given to the PA has not been used to promote a Palestinian democracy or provide adequate social services to the Palestinian people. For years the monies have been mismanaged and the EU and USA have not held PA leaders accountable. It is no secret that funds have either ended up in PA leaders' Swiss bank accounts or used to support terrorism. The PA currently spends $60 million a year to pay "salaries" to offenders in prison who have been convicted of murder or other terroristic activities. The PA is not a cash poor organization as claimed by President Obama's State Department. In fact, the PA concealed from the court its "Palestinian Investment Fund." The fund's portfolio had a value of $782.8 million at the close of 2012.
In summary, the PA is awash in money that is used for terrorism and to enrich its leadership. It is inexplicable and inexcusable that a United States President would choose to approach a Federal District Court to advocate for foreign terrorists rather than expedite the statutory award due to American citizens who are victims of terrorism. For further information read Steven Emerson's recent report at http://www.investigativeproject.org/4966/victims-attorney-disappointed-by-low-pa-bond |
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SAVE THE DATE AND SHARE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 5:30 PM
RALLY AND PRESS CONFERENCE AGAINST NUCLEAR IRAN
Confirmed: Senator Lindsey Graham and The Honorable Joseph Lieberman in true bipartisan fashion will be speaking at the rally in front of Senator Gillibrand's office!
Additional speakers from both parties to be announced. The goal: To spawn massive outpourings across the country on a larger scale than even Times Square. The nation opposes the US Surrender Plan to Iran. Our Senators and Congress members must hear us!
NOW IS THE TIME!
BE THERE, BE COUNTED AND MAKE YOUR VOICES HEARD!
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Call of the Day
This week AFSI is partnering with NORPAC and encouraging our membership and friends to participate in the "Call of the Day" to a specific locally elected federal official. When you call, please let the official's office know that you resolutely disapprove of the Iran Deal, more formally called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Today or tomorrow please place a call to Senator Richard Blumenthal's office, (202) 224-2823 and let his staff know that it is critical that we override the president's promised veto of H.R.1191 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. Though the staff will ask you for your name and zip code, you do not need to reside in Connecticut to make this important call. We also encourage you to email the senator's Legislative Director, Ethan Saxon. Mr. Saxon's email address is: ethan_saxon@blumenthal.senate.gov.Some of the talking points you may wish to mention about the deal are: - The immediate release of sanctions instead of Iran earning incremental sanctions relief after demonstrated compliance
- Iran automatically receives $150 Billion to further fund terrorism
- No provision for anytime-anywhere challenge inspections
- US hostages remain in Iran
- The Fordow enrichment facility remains operational and Iran keeps its centrifuges
- It does not prevent Iran from continuing its terrorist activities through its proxy armies in Syria, Yemen, and elsewhere
- The bulk of Iran's programs of weapons of mass destruction remains in place
- This deal has fewer safeguards than the failed deal we made with North Korea, which allowed North Korea to develop an atomic bomb and ballistic missiles. Note, Wendy Sherman, who was at the table during our negotiations with North Korea has once again failed to protect the United States from the proliferation of nuclear weapons by people who are our sworn enemies.
- The deal effectively guts the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and will lead to
Tell Senator Booker's office that a 20-kiloton bomb similar in power to the bomb dropped on Nagasaki, having an 8-mile kill radius, would slaughter 3,000,000 Jews if it were to detonate over Ramat Gan, Israel. Spread the word to your friends and watch for tomorrow's NORPAC & AFSI Call of the Day. |
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======================================== Distribute flyers at various commuter locations Senator Schumer needs our support. A quick and easy way to do this is to be at various RR stations, subway entrances, etc. and hand out flyers.
AFSI member Mike Chenkin has been doing this daily. But just one person is not enough. We need all of you! Just by being there you are supporting Senator Schumer, supporting Israel and OPPOSING THE BLATANT ANTI-SEMITISM OF HIS LEFTIST CRITICS.
The Iran Sellout is the test of our generation. TAKE ACTION NOW!!! For information and to get flyers, ========================================
Sunday, August 30, at Noon - BOSTON In Boston: Rally against the nuclear deal at the Statehouse (downtown) WRKO Radio Talk Host Jeff Kuhner will lead a mass rally against the Iranian Nuclear Deal at the State House on August 30 at Noon. Important Massachusetts Congressional Representatives have not yet decided how they will vote on the Deal in early September. We need to show them that even in Massachusetts there is massive resistance to a deal that guarantees Iran a path to nuclear weapons and grants the terror state $150 Billion which they will use to kill innocents and "infidels" across the region. Speakers will be announced over the next days.
Sunday, August 30 - Monday, August 31 - FLORIDA Join ICEJ (International Christian Embassy, Jerusalem) Director Susan Michael and stand with Israel at the International Summit for Israel on August 30-31 in Davie and Plantation, Florida. The Iranian Nuclear Agreement, if implemented, will create a serious existential threat to the security of Israel and a great risk to the United States. This is a critical time to arise in support of the nation of Israel. ICEJ US Director Susan Michael will be speaking at this event along with Ron Dermer, Ambassador of Israel to the United States, Congressman Evans Paul, and other key national and international leaders. AUGUST 30 INFORMATION Open to the Public. No reservations needed. No ticket or registration fees. Location: Nova Southeastern University, Don Taft Center, 3301 College Ave, Davie, FL 33314 Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm AUGUST 31 INFORMATION Leadership Mobilization Meeting for pastors, ministers, church and community leaders. $25 cost for lunch. Location: Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El, 8200 Peters Rd, Plantation, FL 33324 Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm RSVP Required. To RSVP contact: browardpastorsnetwork@gmail.com Monday, August 31, 5:30-7:30 PM - FLORIDA South Florida: Stop Iran Rally Rally at the office of Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, serving Florida's 23rd District. 19200 W. Country Club Drive, Aventura FL 33180
SAVE THE DATE AND SHARE: Tuesday, September 1, 5:30 PM PRESS CONFERENCE AND RALLY AGAINST NUCLEAR IRAN Outside Senator's Schumer's and Gillibrand's office 780 Third Avenue, NYC (at 49th street) The theme: "GILLIBRAND: DON'T SURRENDER AMERICA - JOIN SCHUMER" The goal: To spawn massive outpourings across the country on a larger scale than even Times Square. The nation opposes the US Surrender Plan to Iran and their senators and congress members must hear them.
Tuesday, September 8, 12:30 PM EST - WASHINGTON, DC Iran Deal Press Conference, featuring Members of Congress, Americans effected by Iranian terrorism, and luminaries to speak out against the Iranian Nuclear Deal. Sponsored by EMET - The Endowment for Middle East Truth AFSI is proud to be a co-sponsor of this very important event. Where: Washington DC: "West Grassy Area," facing the ellipse, in front of the Capitol building.
Wednesday, September 9, 8:00 PM - NEW JERSEY On Wednesday, September 9th at 8:00 PM, before the scheduled vote in Congress on the "Iran Deal", at Congregation B'nai Tikvah you will have the opportunity to hear from the esteemed law professor, Thane Rosenbaum. He is a Distinguished Fellow at NYU School of Law, where he directs the Forum on Law, Culture & Society. Thane Rosenbaum is a novelist, essayist, the author of the critically acclaimed novels, How Sweet It Is!, The Stranger Within Sarah Stein, The Golems of Gotham, Second Hand Smoke, and the novel-in-stories, Elijah Visible. His articles, reviews and essays appear frequently in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and the Daily Beast, among other publications. He moderates an annual series of discussions on culture and politics at the 92nd Street Y called The Talk Show.
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SAVE THE DATE AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Plan now for AFSI's 2015 Fall Mission, November 4-11, 2015! El-Al is now offering less than $900 air fares during our Mission period. Buy your seats now!!
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