Netanyahu told us this would be a historic speech. In reality his address to the US Congress on March 3rd was more hysterical than historic. You would have thought Iran's Ruhani was about to press the nuclear button but according even to Israeli intelligence, Iran is nowhere near having a launchable nuclear bomb. He even …
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Watch my interview on Press TV commenting on Oxfam's report on the lack of reconstruction in Gaza.
Don't mention the 'p' word in the Israeli elections. It won't turn heads and it would only bring a shrug of the shoulders and a rolling of eyes. Israel is 'managing the conflict' with the Palestinians and as long as the cost of the occupation is low, there is no incentive for it to change …
Today, the Guardian carried this letter from over 100 artists that announced a cultural boycott of Israel 13 February, 2015 Over 100 artists announce a cultural boycott of Israel Along with more than 600 other fellow artists, we are announcing today that we will not engage in business-as-usual cultural relations with Israel. We will accept …
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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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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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We have a saying in Arabic which translates 'he attacked me then cried and complained before me.' ضربني وبكى، سبقني واشتكى. This nicely captures the audacity of Israel, which today complained to the UN Security Council about Hizbullah's attack on Israeli troops in the illegally occupied, Lebanese Shib'a farms. When complaining, it's arrogant Ambassador Prosor, …
My latest article for the Palestine Solidarity Campaign's Palestine News
Transcript of talk by Sir Vincent Fean at SOAS on 20 January 2015 Israel/Palestine – does recognising both states make a difference? My deep thanks for the opportunity to discuss the Israel/Palestine conflict, and what action we in the United Kingdom can take to advance the prospect of peace with justice and democracy in the …
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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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