11-6-2017 Americans for Peace Now Calls on Jewish Federations to Cease Settlement Funding - Uri Blau Ha‘aretz


https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/.premium-1.821373


APN (Americans for Peace Nowiiiiii) urge Jewish Federations of North America to close loophole that permits donations towards projects that take place over the Green Line…

 

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