Will Mahmoud Abbas follow up tough talk on Israel with action?

I made a contribution to this TRT World article, published on 20/5/2020 The Palestinian Authority leader repeated his declaration that Palestinians will absolve agreements with Israel but has yet to clarify what happens now. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that he is ending all agreements  with the US and Israel after the latter stated its intention …

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Interview on formation of new Israeli government Day 2020

I was interviewed by Ejaz Haidar on INDUS Special, Indus News on Nakba Day15/5/2020 My contribution starts 36 minutes minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbB6UGdor24

A Nakba that keeps repeating itself

First published by TRT World on 15 May 2020 The catastrophe that Palestinians first faced 72 years ago seems to only worsen with time. The Palestinian people commemorate the 72nd anniversary of their Nakba (catastrophe) on the 15th of May, one day after Israel celebrated the 72nd anniversary of its independence. The contrast could not be starker.  …

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My interview about protests in tel Aviv against the Netanyahu-Gantz Deal

I wan interviewed on the News Wire programme on Indus News on 4/5/2020 My interview starts at 29 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bimzA2iRy9c

Victory over UK government marks a key step for Palestine activists – but a long road lies ahead

First published by the Middle East Eye on 1/5/2020 Supreme Court ruling was heartening, but continued pressure is needed to quash the government's anti-boycott efforts A protester ties the Palestinian flag to a lamppost opposite Downing Street (Reuters) s we await the latest daily depressing updates on coronavirus casualty figures, we look for good news. But that …

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Palestinians in Jerusalem: Coronavirus under the occupation

This webinar was held by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign on 25/4/2020 https://youtu.be/589you2Hl0g

Pro-Palestine campaigners win decisive ruling

I was interviewed by RT on 30/4/2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqQEdM6Y3qo Press release here

Israel’s new government is being lauded despite Apartheid and annexation

First published by the Middle East Monitor on 22/4/2020 Blue and White alliance leader and former Israeli chief of staff, Benny Gantz on 18 February 2020 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency] When it comes to Israel, the international community has once again been exposed for the double standards and hypocrisy it reserves to support the rogue state. …

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Covid-19 in occupied territories

My contribution on Indus Special, Indus News on 10/4/2020 https://youtu.be/xayqA66_oAg

The PA’s response to the coronavirus shows that Palestine is ready for statehood

First published by the Middle East Monitor on 24/3/2020 Palestinian police officers wear masks to protect themselves from coronavirus as they stand guard in Bethlehem, West Bank on 5 March 2020 [Wisam Hashlamoun / Anadolu Agency] The US and Israel, as well as its supporters, seek to deny the Palestinians their rights to freedom, justice …

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