24/12/2015 I took part in the Press TV debate on increased extremism and violence within Israeli society. Link here
Category: Refugees
Palestinians have a problem with occupiers not Jews
The Middle East Monitor published this article, my first for the website. Friday 30 October 2015 Palestinians have a problem with occupiers not Jews One extremely disturbing feature of the recent clashes between Palestinians and Israelis has been what seems a deliberate framing by Israel of the reasons behind the knife attacks as simply hatred …
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when will the 2-state solution window actually close?
'The window is closing fast on the 2-state solution'. That is a statement that most western leaders regurgitate on an almost daily basis to explain the urgency of restarting the 'peace process'. But when will the 2-state solution window finally close and who will make that critical announcement? Who ever makes it, the question …
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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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The International Community has Created a Rogue, Nuclear State, Israel
Israel is a nuclear state, there can be no doubt about that. It's actions in defying countless United Nations Resolutions, continuing an illegal military occupation, annexing Palestinian and Syrian land and expanding illegal settlements. This and many of its policies and practices make it a Rogue State.Benjamin Netanyahu was as clear as he can be …
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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.
Recognition, BDS and Israeli elections
Gaza after Israeli knock on the door 2014 has been a highly tense and significant year in the quest for a solution to the Palestinian / Israeli problem. It started with the then ongoing 'peace talks'. They ended in failure because Israel had no intention of concluding a deal. The summer months saw deaths in …
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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Sign letter to British Prime Minister Cameron asking him to stop attack on Gaza
Image of 100,000 march from Downing Street to the Israeli Embassy on 19/7/2014 Keep the pressure up on the British Government to end its blanket support for Israel's terror operation in Gaza. Sign the Palestine Solidarity Campaign letter here. This will be handed in to Downing Street on Friday 25/7/2014 Dear Prime Minister, The world …
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Welcome Foreign Secretary Hammond, support the occupied not the occupier
As Philip Hamnond moves into the Foreign Office, my message to him is simple. Britain has for decades, supported the occupier over the occupied and conducted business as usual with Israel. It is time Britain reversed this shameful policy. Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, British Foreign Secretary Dear Secretary Hammond Congratulations on your appointment as …
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