Gaza devastation, 2014 In interviews with the Jewish Chronicle, Conservative leader David Cameron and Labour Leader Ed Miliband tried to outdo each other in the depth of their friendship with Israel. They both understood Israel had a 'duty' to protect its citizens, and while Miliband questioned the proportionality of Israel's response to last summer's …
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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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31/10/2014 Statement on Sweden's recognition of Palestine and current situation n Alquds, Jerusalem The Palestine Solidarity Campaign welcomes Sweden’s decision to recognise the state of Palestine at a time when the Palestinian people face unprecedented aggression and violence from Israel. Recent events in Jerusalem which have included attacks on civilians, closure of the Alaqsa mosque, …
This is a piece I wrote on 20 September 2011 for http://www.politics.co.uk Interesting to look back, particularly following the vote to recognise Palestine in the UK Parliament. Comment: Britain's moral responsibility to Palestine Tuesday, 20 September 2011 4:45 PM This week the Palestinians will make representations for statehood to the UN. Britain should support them. …
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I was interviewed by TLV1 on 13 October 2014 prior to the UK Parliament's Palestine recognition Vote. Listen here I was also quoted in article by Ilene Prusher in TIME Magazine
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