Nov 18 Politics Bevin To Require State Contractors Promise They Don’t Boycott Israel Similar policies have been approved in 25 other states, but federal courts have struck down measures in Arizona and Kansas on free speech grounds. By Ryland Barton Nov 18 Politics Bevin To Require State Contractors Promise They Don't Boycott Israel Ryland Barton
Feb 15 Politics ‘I’d Like To See You Hold Back On Settlements,’ Trump Tells Netanyahu Recent remarks by senior White House officials had seemed to signal a possible shift in the long-held U.S. view that a two-state solution is integral to peace negotiations. By Bill Chappell, NPR Feb 15 Politics 'I'd Like To See You Hold Back On Settlements,' Trump Tells Netanyahu Bill Chappell, NPR
Mar 27 Local News Yarmuth Initiates Letter Calling for Two-State Solution In a letter to President Obama supported by U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., a group of congressmen are urging the White House to pursue a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The letter is being circulated among members of Congress and is backed by the liberal lobbying group J Street, which is holding its […] By WFPL News Mar 27 Local News Yarmuth Initiates Letter Calling for Two-State Solution WFPL News
Sep 27 Here and Now Tension in Israel, Protests on Wall Street, Extreme Chefs and Story Slams in Louisville: Here and Now Israel’s government has given the final go-ahead for the construction of 1,100 new housing units in east Jerusalem. The move is sure to heighten tensions, which are already high following a Palestinian move last week to seek U.N. membership. We’ll talk to Rami Ruhayem, the BBC’s editor in the region. What began as a modest […] By Laura Ellis Sep 27 Here and Now Tension in Israel, Protests on Wall Street, Extreme Chefs and Story Slams in Louisville: Here and Now Laura Ellis
Sep 21 Here and Now Obama Speaks to UN on Palestine, Funding the US Solar Industry, Bob Edwards on Today’s Media: Today on Here and Now 1:06pm: President Barack Obama addresses the United Nations General Assembly today as diplomats scramble to craft a deal that would avoid a showdown vote over a Palestinian demand for statehood recognition. The deal reportedly calls for Israel and the Palestinians to begin peace talks towards a two-state solution with Israel accepting its pre-1967 borders and […] By Laura Ellis Sep 21 Here and Now Obama Speaks to UN on Palestine, Funding the US Solar Industry, Bob Edwards on Today’s Media: Today on Here and Now Laura Ellis
Jun 13 Local News Yarmuth: New Mid-East Provides Hope But Potential Chaos Returning from a week-long visit to the Middle East, U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., met with leaders from the region and believes there’s a mix of optimism and anxiety across different countries. The congressman was joined by four other Democratic colleagues during the overseas trip and made stops in Jordan, Israel and the West Bank […] By WFPL News Jun 13 Local News Yarmuth: New Mid-East Provides Hope But Potential Chaos WFPL News
Jun 6 Local News Netanyahu Rejects Congressional Delegation Including Yarmuth Despite receiving a warm reception from Congress recently, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused to meet with a U.S. delegation that included Congressman John Yarmuth, D-Ky., in a visit initiated by a liberal lobbying group. The meeting was planned by J Street, a pro-Israel lobbying group that has been critical of the country’s settlement policies […] By WFPL News Jun 6 Local News Netanyahu Rejects Congressional Delegation Including Yarmuth WFPL News
Jun 1 Local News Group To Protest Israeli Consul General's Speech Two local groups will protest a speech by the Israeli Consul General to the U.S. this evening at the Jewish Community Center. By Gabe Bullard Jun 1 Local News Group To Protest Israeli Consul General's Speech Gabe Bullard
Dec 1 Arts and Culture Grawemeyer Goes to Writer on Middle East Diplomacy Today, the University of Louisville announced the recipient of the 2010 Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. Trita Parsi is president of the National Iranian American Council and wrote Treacherous Alliance: The Secret Dealings of Israel, Iran and the United States. He receives the award for the ideas in his […] By Elizabeth Kramer Dec 1 Arts and Culture Grawemeyer Goes to Writer on Middle East Diplomacy Elizabeth Kramer
Dec 29 Local News Local Activists Holding Middle East Peace Vigils The latest eruption of violence in the Middle East has sparked demonstrations around the world, including Louisville. John Morison of the local Community for Peace in the Middle East says the group plans a series of vigils to call for an end to hostilities between Israel and Hamas. Morison says his organization condemns attacks by […] By Rick Howlett Dec 29 Local News Local Activists Holding Middle East Peace Vigils Rick Howlett