Press Room

Below is the archive of press releases issued by AAI and stories in which AAI appears. If you are a member of the media and interested in talking with us, please contact Omar Tewfik (202-429-9210).

February 25, 2008 — News

AAI Co-sponsors Capitol Hill Briefing on the Crisis in Gaza and Future Prospects for Israeli-Palesti

January 26, 2008 — Press Release

Campus Attacks on Palestinian Students Part of Disturbing National Trend

Campus Attacks on Palestinian Students Part of Disturbing National Trend of Bigotry Against Arabs, Muslims WASHINGTON – The Arab American Institute is deeply concerned by recent attacks on three Palestinian students at Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C.

November 28, 2007 — Press Release

AAI to Co-Sponsor Capitol Hill Briefing on Annapolis Conference

WASHINGTON – November 28, 2007 – The Arab American Institute (AAI) is co-sponsoring a Capitol Hill briefing, entitled “Digesting Annapolis: What Happened, What It Means, What Happens Next?”

November 20, 2007 — Press Release

Former Israeli and Palestinian Negotiators Discuss Prospects for Middle East Peace with Likely Iowa

Daniel Levy and Ghaith al-Omari Speak in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines on Trip Sponsored by AAI, Concerned Iowans for Middle East Peace, and Churches for Middle East Peace

November 20, 2007 — Press Release

AAI Commends Constructive Congressional Efforts Towards Palestinian-Israeli Peace

Letter to Secretary Rice led by Representatives Ackerman and Boustany and signed by 135 Representatives Calls for U.S. Engagement, Increased Palestinian Aid

July 16, 2007 — Press Release

Aid is Step Forward, but Bolder Leadership Still Needed

A Statement by AAI President James Zogby on President Bush’s Commitment to Palestinian Aid:

February 09, 2007 — Press Release

AAI: Bush Administration Should Call for Halt to Construction

AAI Concerned by Israeli Dig in Jerusalem; Requests Bush Administration Call for a Halt to Construction Activity

February 02, 2007 — Press Release

Israel’s Illegal Use of Cluster Bombs in Lebanon

AAI Commends State Dept., Renews Call for Prohibition of U.S. Purchase, Transfer of Cluster Munitions

November 22, 2006 — Press Release

Study Finds Illegally Built Israeli Settlements

WASHINGTON – Nov. 22, 2006 – The Arab American Institute (AAI) joins Peace Now in criticizing the Israeli government’s systematic disregard for the intrinsic and internationally-recognized property rights of the Palestinian people and calls upon the Bush Administration to publicly acknowledge the eroding effect this has on prospects for a longterm Israeli-Palestinian peace.

October 19, 2006 — Press Release

AAI Welcomes State Dept. Complaint Against Israeli Discrimination of Arab Americans

WASHINGTON – Oct. 19, 2006 – The Arab American Institute (AAI) welcomes Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s recent efforts to secure and defend the rights of Arab Americans of Palestinian descent to travel to the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

October 04, 2006 — Press Release

Arab Americans Barred from Entry into Israel and Palestine Asked to Contact State Department

Arab Americans Barred from Entry into Israel and Palestine Asked to Contact State Department and Arab American Institute As Many as 120,000 Arab Americans Believed to be Adversely Affected by Israeli Policy

July 26, 2006 — Press Release

AAI Tackles Roots of Conflict in Lebanon, Palestine, Israel; Future Role For the US

US Aid Groups to Discuss Humanitarain Crisis on the Ground: Washington – On Friday, July 28, from 12:00 – 2:00 pm, the Arab American Institute (AAI) will hold a briefing on Capitol Hill titled, “Understanding the Conflict and the Role of the United States.”

July 18, 2006 — Press Release

AAI to Organize Emergency Summit to Address Spiraling Middle East Violence

AAI Reiterates its Calls for a Ceasefire; Appointment of Special Envoy by President Bush: Washington — Arab American leaders from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C. Wednesday July 19th as part of an Emergency Summit on the Middle East being organized by the Arab American Institute (AAI).

July 18, 2006 — Press Release

AAI to Organize Emergency Summit to Address Spiraling Middle East Violence

AAI Reiterates its Calls for a Ceasefire; Appointment of Special Envoy by President Bush: Washington — Arab American leaders from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C. Wednesday July 19th as part of an Emergency Summit on the Middle East being organized by the Arab American Institute (AAI).

July 14, 2006 — Press Release

AAI Renews Call for Cessation of Hostilities, Requests State Dept. to Evacuate American Citizens…

WASHINGTON – The Arab American Institute (AAI) continues its call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for the State Department to immediately evacuate the estimated 25,000 American citizens trapped in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip as a result of Israel’s bombing campaign.

July 10, 2006 — Press Release

AAI Slams Israeli Decision to Bar Arab Americans from Visiting Israel, West Bank

Calls on Bush Administration to Step In, Enforce 1951 ‘Treaty of Friendship’: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Arab American Institute today slammed an Israeli decision to bar Arab Americans of Palestinian descent from entering Israel and the West Bank and called for the Bush Administration to immediately raise the issue at the highest levels with the Israeli government.

July 06, 2006 — Press Release

AAI Condemns Israel’s Indiscriminate Use of Helicopter Missiles Resulting in 20 Palestinian Deaths

AAI Condemns Israel’s Indiscriminate Use of Helicopter Missiles Resulting in 20 Palestinians Deaths, Calls on Bush Administration to Break its Silence

June 30, 2006 — Press Release

The Arab American Institute today condemned Israel’s indiscriminate use of helicopter and tank fire

WASHINGTON – The Arab American Institute called on President Bush to speak out forcefully regarding Israel’s ongoing offensive against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, reiterating that the ongoing operation is plunging 1.3 million people deeper into an already severe humanitarian crisis.

June 28, 2006 — Press Release

AAI Condemns Israeli Offensive: Use of Collective Punishment Exacerbates Humanitarian Crisis

Zogby: American Taxpayers to Shoulder Cost of Destruction: WASHINGTON  The Arab American Institute (AAI) today condemned Israel’s ongoing offensive in the Gaza Strip, which already has destroyed a power station and three bridges and resulted in the loss of water and electricity to 1.3 million impoverished Palestinians.

June 23, 2006 — Press Release

AAI Condemns Indiscriminate Israeli Bombing of Gaza Strip; Death of Innocent Children

Calls on Bush Administration to Address Growing Casualty Toll; Letter Requests State Department Review Arms Exports to Israel

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