31/10/2014 Statement on Sweden's recognition of Palestine and current situation n Alquds, Jerusalem The Palestine Solidarity Campaign welcomes Sweden’s decision to recognise the state of Palestine at a time when the Palestinian people face unprecedented aggression and violence from Israel. Recent events in Jerusalem which have included attacks on civilians, closure of the Alaqsa mosque, …
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The Express Debate: Should Palestine be recognized as a state?
I took part in a debate on whether Palestine should be recognized as a state with Pro Israel Broadcaster Charlie Wolf. This came shortly after the UK Parliament voted to support recognition and the Swedish Government's decision to recognize Palestine. The Express chose to run a long article that presented only the view that …
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Alan Duncan MP tackles illegal Israeli settlements and their supporters
Following the UK Parliament overwhelming vote to recognise Palestine as a state, Sir Alan Duncan MP makes an astonishing speech to the Royal United Services Institute entitled: ‘Middle East Peace- The Principles behind the Process’. He says defenders of illegal settlements should be viewed as extremists. The speech can be viewed here Here is an …
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Comment: Britain’s moral responsibility to Palestine
This is a piece I wrote on 20 September 2011 for http://www.politics.co.uk Interesting to look back, particularly following the vote to recognise Palestine in the UK Parliament. Comment: Britain's moral responsibility to Palestine Tuesday, 20 September 2011 4:45 PM This week the Palestinians will make representations for statehood to the UN. Britain should support them. …
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Interview on Israel’s TLV1 Radio on Recognition Vote and quoted in TIME Magazine
I was interviewed by TLV1 on 13 October 2014 prior to the UK Parliament's Palestine recognition Vote. Listen here I was also quoted in article by Ilene Prusher in TIME Magazine
Supporters of justice must thwart Netanyahu’s efforts to liquidate the Palestinian cause
Netanyahu produces another prop at the UN General Assembly The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu is on a mission to finally end the chances of a two-state solution to the Palestine Israel problem. His strategy seems to have the following elements: There is no occupation He is now regularly repeating the absurd statement that …
The ‘Status quo is unsustainable’ so let us maintain the status quo
President Obama addresses UN General Assembly How often have Western leaders said this about Israel's occupation of Palestine? President Obama said this again in his UN address on 24 September. Before him UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman said it in March of this year. US Secretary of State John Kerry said it even …
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My interview on Israeli TLV1 Radio on 28/9
I was interviewed by TLV1 Radio on 28/9 about President Mahmoud Abbas's speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday 26/9. Here is the link
My article in Palestine News: Fear in the West Bank
Here is a copy of my article in Palestine News, which is published by the UK's Palestine Solidarity Campaign Please join Palestine Solidarity Campaign at http://www.palestinecampaign.org Twitter: @pscupdates
UK Parliament EDM 313: UK Arms Exports to Israel
UK MPs asked to sign Early Day Motion 313 on Arms Exports to Israel Early Day Motions (EDMs) are formal motions submitted for debate in the House of Commons. However, very few are actually debated. EDMs allow MPs to draw attention to an event or cause. MPs register their support by signing individual motions. UK …
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