First published by the Middle East Monitor on 20/3/2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=fX1ESZYQ8Cc Professor Richard Falk, former UN special rapporteur for Palestine, was hosted in London by the Middle East Monitor yesterday as part of his book launch tour. He introduced his book “Palestine’s Horizon Toward a Just Peace” eloquently to a packed hall. He had earlier been …
Continue reading Richard Falk: People must shame UN for quashing ‘apartheid Israel’ report
First published by the Middle East Monitor on 7/2/2017 Israeli police detain a Palestinian protester during a demonstration against US President Trump [Shadi Hatem/Apaimages] The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States appears to have emboldened Israeli politicians. Many clearly feel that their strongest ally will henceforth provide them with the chance to …
Continue reading Trump’s status quo for Palestine-Israel isn’t so bad, unless you’re a Palestinian
Interview on RT UK on 6/2/2017 It is inadequate to continue to condemn Israeli policies, time for action. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8d2BJ4J-MU
First published by the Arab Weekly on 5/2/2017 Since his inauguration, Trump seems to have rolled back on his embassy commitment, much to the surprise of many. Road signs are seen in front of the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim in the occupied West Bank, on January 17th. (Reuters) The question of whether the Trump …
Continue reading Debate: Why the status of Jerusalem is not the crux of the matter
Interview on Press TV on 25 January 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qBIY3RF52k&t=116s
First published by the Middle East Monitor on 17/1/2016 Image of the Middle East peace talk about Israel-Palestinian territories’ in Paris, France on January 15, 2017 [Cem Özdel/ Anadolu Agency] Many more air miles have been collected and many more fine dinners have been consumed in five-star Parisian restaurants off the backs of the Palestinian …
Continue reading Only through unity can the Palestinians counter Paris and Trump
First published by the Arab Weekly on 15/1/2017 The vote on UN Security Council Resolution 2334 on the illegality of Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories brought relations among the international body, Israel and the future US administration to a head. The United States unusually abstained on the resolution that criticised Israel while all other …
Continue reading Could the Palestine-Israel conflict destroy the UN?
First published by the Middle East Monitor on 9/7/2017 Image of the UN Security Council resolution that called Israel to stop settlement activities on Palestinian territories on December 23 2016 [Volkan Furuncu / Anadolu Agency] The Palestinians were set to conclude that their cause had been severely damaged in 2016 when the UN Security Council …
Continue reading UN resolution 2334 must be seen as a tool, not just a victory
First published by the Arab Weekly on 25/12/2016 London - Palestinian Christians and Palestinian Muslims are looking back with deep concern at a year in which they saw their struggle for freedom and independence battered. The Palestinians end the year with no sign of reconciliation between the main political factions Hamas, which rules the Gaza …
Continue reading Expecting more of the same for Palestinians
Interview published by Muslim Press on 18/12/2016 In an interview with Muslim Press, British Palestinian academic and writer on Middle East Affairs Kamel Hawwash said, “Netanyahu wanted to send a message to Iran to end its hostility to Israel hinting that any attack would be costly and that Israel is a 'tiger not a rabbit'.” …
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