I was interviewed by Press TV on 28/9/2017 https://youtu.be/PWD8dwGgBq4
Tag: settlements
The US kicks the Israeli-Palestinian peace deal into the long grass
First published by the Middle East Eye on 30/8/2017 #Occupation Just days after a US delegation visit to Israel and Palestine, Netanyahu declares that Israel will no longer uproot settlements. Any dreams of peace anytime soon are a long way off Say what you want about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but he doesn’t …
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Interview: UN Chief says Israel’s settlement activity in Occupied Territories illegal under international law
Aired on Press TV on 29/8/2017https://youtu.be/Gxullc7alBk
Interview: ‘It seems Abbas has led Palestinians to a dead end’
Interview by Muslim Press on 3/7/2017 Muslim Press has conducted an interview with British Palestinian academic and writer on Middle East Affairs Kamel Hawwash about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the role Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is playing in this regard. “It seems Abbas has led the Palestinians to a dead end. Gaza is still …
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Mahmoud Abbas has led the Palestinians to a dead end. He must go
First published by the Middle East Eye on 29/6/2017 The president has hit a new low, cutting the salaries and electricity of Palestinians in Gaza. The next intifada will be against the Palestinian National Authority and this should worry Israel and Abbas Photo: A photo of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from 2016 (AFP) The embattled …
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The UK should put Israel on notice, not the UN Human Rights Council
First published by the Middle East Eye on 28/3/2017 After supporting the UN resolution against Israeli settlements, the UK's attack against the council is illogical - unless this is all about trade deals In a surprise move, the UK representative to the United Nations Human Rights Council made a scathing attack against the council at …
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Trump’s status quo for Palestine-Israel isn’t so bad, unless you’re a Palestinian
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 …
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TV interview about Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with Theresa May
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
Debate: Why the status of Jerusalem is not the crux of the matter
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 …
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Interview: New settlement plan jeopardizes peace
Interview on Press TV on 25 January 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qBIY3RF52k&t=116s
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