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Analysis: Labour rejects IHRA definition of antisemitism

Posted 20 July, 2018 in Analysis, Antisemitism, Labour Party
  The Labour party’s ruling body, the National Executive Committee, yesterday decided to adopt a controversial new definition of antisemitism. It did so in the face of near-universal condemnation from the Jewish community and overwhelming opposition from Labour MPs. Labour’s new code of conduct – which will be used to decide the disciplinary cases of those members accused…

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Analysis: The downgrading of the “ultimate deal”

Posted 12 July, 2018 in Analysis, Israel, Middle East, Palestinian Territories, Peace process
Donald Trump’s hope of pulling off the “ultimate deal” – an end to the conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians – appears to be more distant than ever, with US media reporting a significant downgrading of the US effort. This week the Washington Post suggested that, with the American Middle East peace plan stalled, the Trump administration was…

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LFI pressures government to act over incitement in Palestinian education

Posted 4 July, 2018 in Incitement, News, Palestinian Territories
Labour Friends of Israel is stepping up its campaign to pressure the government to act over incitement in the Palestinian education system. LFI chair Joan Ryan secured a parliamentary debate on the matter, held this week in Westminster Hall. Opening her speech, Ms Ryan said: “Given Britain’s long-standing advocacy of a two-state solution, I also believe it…

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LFI secures government PA curriculum review

Posted 2 July, 2018 in Incitement, News, Palestinian Territories
Following a sustained campaign from LFI, Foreign Office Minister, Alistair Burt, announced that the government will be conducting a review into the PA's new curriculum. The announcement came in a letter from Alistair to LFI chair Joan Ryan and LFI parliamentary supporter Ian Austin. Commenting on the announcement of a review, Jennifer Gerber, Director of Labour…

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Analysis: Gaza arson attacks cause massive fires in Israel

Posted 27 June, 2018 in Analysis, Hamas, Israel, Palestinian Territories
Israeli communities close to the border with Gaza have endured nearly three months of “kite terror” attacks launched from the coastal enclave. Kites, balloons and condoms laden with a metal pouch containing flammable substances such as burning coal or rags soaked with oil are able to drift across the border and float into Israel thanks to…

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Analysis: Prince William set to undertake first Royal visit to Israel

Posted 20 June, 2018 in Analysis, Coexistence, Israel, Middle East, Palestinian Territories
Photo: Frankie Fouganthin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons When Prince William arrives in Israel next week, it will be the first official royal visit to the country in the Jewish state’s 70-year history. The visit will underline the growing bond between Britain and Israel, and help put to bed historical strains in relations between the two countries. It is…

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