9/6/2015 I was interviewed by Press TV about the Pslestinian Authority's moves to bring cases against Israel to the ICC. Link here
Category: Gaza
Should Palestinian supporters book their tickets to the ICC?
While friends and supporters of Palestine were outside the Zurich Venue of FIFAs Congress, holding placards and Palestinian flags, the Palestine Football Association was inside working out a deal to pull the motion to ban the Israeli Football Federation (IFA). Instead of forcing the Congress to consider the motion which sets out why the …
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What would Miliband or Cameron do if Britain was occupied?
Gaza devastation, 2014 In interviews with the Jewish Chronicle, Conservative leader David Cameron and Labour Leader Ed Miliband tried to outdo each other in the depth of their friendship with Israel. They both understood Israel had a 'duty' to protect its citizens, and while Miliband questioned the proportionality of Israel's response to last summer's …
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From Berlin, on the Palestinians in Europe Conference
I spent the day (25 April, 2015) at the 13th Palestinians in Europe Conference in Berlin, Germany. This was my first experience of this major event. The organisers informed us that over 10,000, mostly Palestinians, had attended the day long event. The conference was jointly organised by the Palestinian Community of Germany and …
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Voters ensure UK Parliamentary candidates see Palestine as a key election issue
With the UK parliamentary elections only a month away, Prospective Parliamentary Candidates (PPCs) are feeling the heat on a number of issues. This time though Palestine is one of them. A well organised campaign led by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) has made it easy for voters to require PPCs to answer five questions. I urge the …
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My remarks at West Midlands PSC event
EditMy remarks at West Midlands Palestine Solidarity Campaign event "Dismantling Racism and Colonialsm and BDS (Boycott Divestment and Sanctions)" on Sunday on 1 March 2015 can be viewed here.
OXFAM: Gaza reconstruction will take over a century
Watch my interview on Press TV commenting on Oxfam's report on the lack of reconstruction in Gaza.
From Bouazizi to Alkasasba, the Arab Uprising from Spring to Nightmare
Mohammed Bouazizi Four years after Mohammed Bouazizi set fire to himself, triggering the Arab Spring, Islamic State set fire to Jordanian pilot Muath Alkasasba confirming that it had turned into the Arab nightmare. Jordanian pilot Muath Alkasasba Bouazizi, a Tunisian street vendor, took his own life on 17 December 2010 in in protest at confiscation …
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War, Peace and a Two-State Solution: UK View on Israel and Palestine
I was quoted in this article in Sputnik News. War, Peace and a Two-State Solution: UK View on Israel and Palestine 31/1/2015 "The decision to apply for ICC membership has been criticised by Israel and the US as being detrimental to negotiations, however Kamel Hawwash, vice chair of the UK-based Palestinian Solidarity Campaign, told Sputnik …
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Interviews on the ICC opening pre- investigation into Israeli war crimes
My comments on #Israel's reaction to the ICC considering an investigation into war crimes against Palestine including the Gaza war in 2014 and illegal settlements. On Russia Today, watch here On Press TV, Watch here Barrel bombs used by Israel in war on Gaza in 2014
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