I was interviewed by Press TV about the worrying rise in demolitions of Palestinian homes. Israel can do this because it enjoys complete impunity. To watch the interview please click here
Category: Occupation
The next generation of Israeli leaders could complete Israel’s isolation
The next generation of Israeli leaders could complete Israel's isolation This was first published on the Middle East Monitor on Saturday, 19 March 2016 Photo from the Middle East Monitor The nature of Israeli politics tells us that elections could be called fairly quickly. Should that happen in the next couple of years it is …
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Hanan al-Hroub is a shining beacon for Palestine
The Middle East Eye published my latest article on 16/3/2016 Hanan al-Hroub is a shining beacon for Palestine Hanan al-Hroub was handed the second annual global teacher prize at a star-studded ceremony in Dubai on 13 March. Announcing the name of the prize winner, Pope Francis said “Part of education is to teach children how …
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The Arabs have handed Israel a dream start to the 21st century but it still wants more
This article was first published by the Middle East Monitor on 8/3/2016 The Arabs have handed Israel a dream start to the 21st century but it still wants more To Palestinians, the creation of Israel in their homeland in 1948 was a catastrophe known as the Nakba. Not only were they dispossessed of their land but …
Palestinians don’t attack Israeli soldiers in pursuit of ‘economic peace’
The Middle East Eye published this on 2/3/2016 Palestinians don't attack Israeli soldiers in pursuit of 'economic peace' Following France's stuttering attempt to restart the peace process, US Secretary of State John Kerry met Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas in Amman. This could lead to a meeting between Israel and the PA possibly in …
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Jerusalem at the heart of the conflict
My article was first published in Palestine News in February 2016 Jerusalem at the heart of the conflict Violence has erupted in Jerusalem in recent months with scores of deaths and regular clashes between Palestinian protestors and Israeli Occupation Forces. Here Kamel Hawwash, a native of East Jerusalem and vice chair of PSC, explains …
It’s time that the Palestinian Authority embraced the BDS call
This article was published by the Middle East Monitor on 19/2/2016 It’s time that the Palestinian Authority embraced the BDS call Image from the Middle East Monitor The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement has been in the news recently following the British government's decision to “ban” local authorities from applying their ethical procurement policies …
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برنامج وراء الحدث عن خطة بريطانيا لتجريم مقاطعة اسرائيل
شاركت ببرنامج وراء الحدث على قناة الغد العربي بتاريخ ١٧/٢/٢٠١٦. كان الموضوع عن خطة بريطانيالتجريم مقاطعة اسرائيل
PSC Statement on hunger striking Palestinian prisoner Mohammed Al-qeeq
February 17, 2016 End the administrative detention of Mohammed Al-Qeeq Supporters of justice for Palestinians are following news of the deteriorating health of Palestinian detainee Mohammed Al-Qeeq with great concern. Al-Qeeq, a Palestinian journalist is in his 84th day of a hunger strike in protest against his administrative detention. He is currently in Ha’Emek Hospital …
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Israel Lures Oscar Nominees With ‘All the Falafel You Can Eat’ Swag Bag
I was quoted in this article in Sputnik on 16/2/2016 Israel Lures Oscar Nominees With 'All the Falafel You Can Eat' Swag Bag
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