Netiv Ha'Avot Evacuated - "We're Talking About Inches" | | Teens surround building to protest Netiv Ha'Avot demolition | | Fifteen families in the Jewish community of Netiv Ha'Avot have been removed from their homes. All because of a 15 meter housing infraction.
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked said this is "…a completely unnecessary evacuation, stemming from a serious mistake: It began with a mistaken state response that was given a few years ago - that we fixed fundamentally. ...this is where it ends. In the last three years, we've changed the discourse: Instead of asking 'when to evacuate', today we ask how to regulate."
AFSI officially decries this evil and senseless decree once again watching the destruction Jewish homes based on unproven, undocumented Arab claims. The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, must override the Israeli Supreme Court on all issues that call for the destruction of Jewish land and homes.
Arutz Sheva report HERE. Below hear from a Netiv Ha'Avot supporter on the scene. | | United States and North Korea Off to a Good Start | | This Tuesday's historic summit between President Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Un concluded by signing a joint statement, in which the United States committed to providing guarantees of security to North Korea in exchange for denuclearization.
Trump said he was suspending military exercises on the Korean Peninsula and that he expected the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, to move "very quickly" to dismantle his nuclear arsenal after. Trump said economic sanctions against North Korea would remain in place.
Mr. Kim stated, "We had a historic meeting and decided to leave the past behind. The world will see a major change."
While there are still serious human rights issues that future conversations must include, the overall agenda remains complicated and sensitive - one whose outcome holds great importance for America, Israel, and the world. AFSI is hoping for continued positive and productive meetings between the two leaders.
Full Trump-Kim Summit Statement HERE. | |
Americans for a Safe Israel in DC, Sharing Information with Congressional leaders
Helen Freedman and Judy Freedman Kadish, AFSI's Co-Executive Directors, traveled down to Washington DC on Tuesday, June 12 for two days of meets and greets with pro-Israel Members of Congress and their supporters.
A gala dinner on Tuesday night, sponsored by EMET, featured founder and leader Sarah Stern, along with a host of honorees. Mark Levin, famed radio and now TV personality, led off the list. He said his first trip to the Holy land, just last year, "actually changed his life". And he was happy to be present at the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem. He was effusive in his praise of Trump's policies regarding Israel, and labeled the media "disgusting, with blood on its hands, " especially with its coverage of the recent events in Gaza.
The other honorees echoed his sentiments, and it was a welcome experience to be with 400 people, all applauding our President. Senator Tom Scott of South Carolina emphasized the importance of Israel to the US, not only for its technological contributions but as the only democracy in the Middle East. The Senator is a sponsor of the much needed Anti-Semitism Awareness Act.
Starting early Wednesday morning, AFSI's Co-Executive directors, Helen and Judy, spent the day in discussions on Capitol Hill. The meetings were at the offices of great friends of Israel who sponsor and sign onto legislation that benefits Israel In many ways: Congressmen Ron DeSantis, Lee Zeldin, Pete Roskam, Duncan Hunter and Doug Lamborn. We discussed the travesty of the UNWRA situation and the 3D education the Arab children are receiving, focusing on the demonization, delegitimization, and destruction of Israel. We spoke about the tragedy of the destruction of Netiv HaAvot, that very day, and the fact that Sovereignty would make such actions obsolete. The absurdity of discussing a two-state solution with the PA, an entity dedicated to Israel's destruction, was also agreed upon. The Taylor Force Act, as well as support for the U.S.-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018 (House: HR 5141, Senate: S.2497) were also discussed.
The healthy exchange of ideas and information made it clear that AFSI has much to offer in terms of our "facts on the ground" information. We intend to intensify our efforts to convey the benefits of our experiences in Israel to these offices and others on a more regular basis.
| | Helen, President and Founder of EMET Sarah Stern, Judy at the EMET dinner | | Conservative commentator Mark Levin with Helen | | Helen with Congressman Doug Lamborn & Judy | | Helen, Policy Advisor to Rep. Peter J. Roskam Omri Rahmil & Judy in Roskam's office | | Haley's to UN: Condemn Hamas for Violence
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley this week slammed a UN draft resolution condemning Israel for PA deaths in Gaza as "fundamentally imbalanced" and instead proposed condemning Hamas for the violence.
Israel's ambassador to the UN Danny Danon voiced his support for Haley's proposed resolution: "It is despicable for any country to even consider to vote for a resolution condemning Israel while refusing to support the condemnation of Hamas. Such behavior is hypocritical at best, and at worst amounts to openly emboldening an internationally recognized terrorist organization responsible for the deaths of countless of innocent people."
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Congratulations and best wishes to President Trump on the occasion of his 72nd Birthday!
Sunday, June 17th at 9:30 AM Niesana Darshan Leitner -Discussing her NEW BOOK, "Harpoon: Inside the Covert War Against Israel's Money Masters "Harpoon" tells the story of former Mossad leader, Meir Dagan, and the secret task force he created to track and disrupt terror financing. This is the unit and the agents that Shurat HaDin worked with over the years. After many months navigating through IDF censorship, "Harpoon" (which is the name of the unit, only declassified recently) was published in November and tells the story of how Israel spearheaded the war on terror from a financial angle. The U.S. and other countries have since followed suit. Young Israel of West Hempstead - 630 Hemsptead Avenue, West Hempstead NY
Thursday - June 21, 2018 @ 6:30 PM An Article of Hope - Jews in Space: Members of the Tribe in Orbit When Ilan Ramon boarded the Space Shuttle Columbia, he made history as the first Israeli astronaut and a member of the most diverse crew in shuttle history. Film Screening and Q&A with the Director Dan Cohen. More info HERE. $10 Admission per person | $5 for YIVO/CJH members, seniors, students. Purchase tickets on SmartTix.com or call 212-868-4444. Center for Jewish History 15 West 16th Street, NYC (between 5th & 6th Avenues)
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| | Mark Langfan | Chairman Helen Freedman | Co-Executive Director P. 212-828-2424 | F. 212-828-4538 | | | | | | |
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