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Tag: Israel
Talk on Palestine / Israel by former UK Consul-General to Jerusalem
Transcript of talk by Sir Vincent Fean at SOAS on 20 January 2015 Israel/Palestine – does recognising both states make a difference? My deep thanks for the opportunity to discuss the Israel/Palestine conflict, and what action we in the United Kingdom can take to advance the prospect of peace with justice and democracy in the …
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Interviews on the ICC opening pre- investigation into Israeli war crimes
My comments on #Israel's reaction to the ICC considering an investigation into war crimes against Palestine including the Gaza war in 2014 and illegal settlements. On Russia Today, watch here On Press TV, Watch here Barrel bombs used by Israel in war on Gaza in 2014
My heart is with the French people, but I am sorry, I am not Charlie
The murderous attack on the offices of the Charlie Hebdo magazine took place on the 7th of January, my birthday. I happened to be on a day trip to France for a meeting for work. I had to go through Paris on my way to Orleans and back. It was a surreal feeling to be …
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On the UN Security Council move by the PA
The end of 2014 saw an attempt by the Palestinian Authority to secure a United Nations Security Council Resolution setting a date both for the end of negotiations and an end of occupation fail to secure the necessary number of votes. In fact the PA knew that even if the nine votes in favour had …
2014, a year of Israeli thuggery and Palestinian diplomacy
As 2014 draws to an end, it will be remembered as the year when Palestinians regained the initiative in the Palestine / Israel injustice, through a wave of Parliamentary recognitions and a change in strategy at the UN. Israel's year will be remembered as one in which its extremist settler Government, led by the arrogant …
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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 …
Another extreme set of legislation by Israel
Over the past few weeks, it seems every day has brought a fresh hate statement or incitement by senior Israeli politicians or new legislation designed to humiliate and defeat the Palestinians. Sixty seven years since its creation, Israel has not learnt that it will not succeed in defeating the Palestinians. It continues to choose violence, …
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The Israeli occupation of Palestine needs to end
The Expeess Debate follow up. Watch here
My comments on Jerusalem Synagogue attack
My comments on Jerusalem synagogue attack on 18/11/2014 on 5 live Drive. Listen here from 2:14