Author: kamelhawwash

A British Palestinian engineering academic committed to engineering education and justice. I campaign for a correction of the injustice that befel the peaceful Palestinian people when Israel was imposed on them and hundreds of thousands became refugees. The Palestinian refugees have a right to return to their homes, villages and towns.

What Brexit should mean for the Arab world

On By kamelhawwashIn Balfour declaration, Britian, Coloumns, EU, Israel, Media, Nakba, Occupation, Palestine, Right of Return, UKLeave a comment

First published by the Arab Weekly on 30/10/2016 June 23rd marked a turning point in Britain’s relationship with the European Union when the British people voted to leave the union, triggering a process known as Brexit. This quickly brought about the resignation of the prime minis­ter, David Cameron, who was replaced by Theresa May. In …

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TV Interview: Israel Suspends UNESCO Ties

On By kamelhawwashIn Alaqsa, Israel, Jerusalem, Jews, Media, Netanyahu, Occupation, Palestine, Palestinian Authority, Solidarity, TV, videoLeave a comment

I contributed to the Press TV programme 'On the news line' about the UNESCO resolution confirming that East Jerusalem including the religious sites is illegally occupied. This was broadcast on 20/10/2016. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4y6rhb_on-the-news-line-us-elections-intervention-saudi-s-loosing-support-israel-suspends-unesco-ties_news  

Redefining anti-Semitism will not silence Palestinians’ struggle for justice

On By kamelhawwashIn anti Semitism, Balfour declaration, BDS, Britian, Coloumns, Gaza, house demolitions, Israel, Jerusalem, Jews, Lobby, Media, Nakba, Occupation, Palestine, Refugees, Right of Return, Security, Settlements, UK, Zionism2 Comments

First published in the Middle East Eye on 19/10/2016 The UK home affairs select committee has fallen for the Israeli lobby's attempt to conflate criticising Israel with anti-Semitism I would not be writing this column in this way if the UK Parliament’s home affairs select committee had not dragged my homeland, Palestine, into the controversy surrounding …

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TV Interview: Jordanians protest natural gas deal with Israel

On By kamelhawwashIn Alaqsa, Interview, Iran, Israel, Jerusalem, Media, Occupation, Palestine, Palestinian Authority, Settlements, videoLeave a comment

I was interviewed by Press TV on 14/10/2016 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4xjjv0_jordanian-protest-natural-gas-deal-with-israel_news

Rolls Royce, pants and sand: What Boris Johnson said to the Arab ambassadors

On By kamelhawwashIn Balfour declaration, Britian, Coloumns, Culture, Events, Gaza, Israel, Media, Nakba, Occupation, Palestine, Peace process, Recognition, Right of ReturnLeave a comment

First published by the Middle East Eye on 13/10/2016 The foreign secretary's candid speech reveals an opportunity to influence UK policy in the Middle East - Arab ambassadors should seize it Away from the endless discussions on Brexit at this year’s Conservative party conference in Birmingham, there were the usual fringe meetings and receptions that complement …

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Israel trumps Arab and Muslim world’s influence on US presidential candidates

On By kamelhawwashIn Coloumns, DAESH, IS, Israel, Jerusalem, Lobby, Media, Netanyahu, Occupation, Palestine, Palestinian Authority, Security, SettlementsLeave a comment

First published by the Middle East Monitor on 10 October 2016 image from the Middle East Monitor showing Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton, the two US presidential candidates. As the United States’ presidential race enters its final stage, with elections due on 8 November, the two candidates have been making their final pitches to woo …

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TV interview: Israel arrests over 50 Palestinians in the West Bank following attack in Jerusalem

On By kamelhawwashIn Alaqsa, Child prisoners, children, IDF, Interview, Intifada, Israel, Jerusalem, Occupation, Palestine, Security, videoLeave a comment

I was interviewed by Press TV on 10 October 2016. I tried to explain that the illegal occupation is to blame for the continuing violence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ovg1TaKDr2A

East Jerusalem is occupied but the hearts and minds of the children are not

On By kamelhawwashIn Apartheid, Child prisoners, children, Coloumns, Education, Israel, Jerusalem, Jews, Occupation, Palestine, Palestinian Authority, SettlementsLeave a comment

This column first appeared in the Middle East Eye on 6/10/2016 Jerusalem has a special place in the hearts of people all over the world. I was fortunate to visit it again recently, or rather “return”, as my parents were both born in this great city. My first sighting of the Dome of the Rock …

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TV interview: US condemns Israel’s new settlement plan

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I was interviewed by Press TV on 6/10/2016 about US unhappiness with the announcement of anew Israeli settlement despite 'understandings' with Netanyahu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWgebQCtRAs

Palestinians do not mourn the passing of war criminal Peres, even if Mahmoud Abbas does

On By kamelhawwashIn Abbas, Israel, Occupation, Palestinian Authority, Peace process, Right of Return, Uncategorized, War crimes, Zionism1 Comment

I write on the eve of the burial of a war criminal. Shimon Peres, former Israeli Prime Minister and President died on the 28th of September at the age of 93. I mourn the fact that he never faced justice to answer for his crimes against Palestinian and Lebanese innocent civilians. I also mourn the truly nauseating …

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