On 10 June, 2015 Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel said: "Justice and freedom for the Palestinians are incompatible with the existence of the State of Israel" And they still talk about a 2-state solution!
Category: Settlements
Interview about the PA bringing cases against Israel to the ICC
9/6/2015 I was interviewed by Press TV about the Pslestinian Authority's moves to bring cases against Israel to the ICC. Link here
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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Should Palestinian supporters book their tickets to the ICC?
While friends and supporters of Palestine were outside the Zurich Venue of FIFAs Congress, holding placards and Palestinian flags, the Palestine Football Association was inside working out a deal to pull the motion to ban the Israeli Football Federation (IFA). Instead of forcing the Congress to consider the motion which sets out why the …
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Blair resignation eclipsed by FIFA crisis
The Middle East envoy Tony Blair finally let go of his role on the day the FIFA crisis blew, the 27th of May. Normally PR experts look to sue bad news on a day when it can be buried under other more prominent news. But his resignation was such good news for Palestinains it …
Interview about support for Israel in the new British Government
I was interviewed by Press TV's the Monarchy about the new British Governments potential attitude to the Palestine / Israel conflict. This can be viewed here
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.
Who cares about the Israeli elections?
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 …
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