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Ian Austin on reports about the suspension of funding to the PA

Posted 7 October, 2016 in Antisemitism, Incitement, News, Palestinian Territories
Commenting on reports about the suspension of funding to the PA in today’s Sun, Ian Austin MP, LFI parliamentary supporter, said: “British aid has a key role to play in supporting the alleviation of poverty and economic development and the promotion of peace and coexistence in Palestine. Those goals are, however, undermined…

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Analysis: World Leaders Pay Tribute to Shimon Peres

Posted 4 October, 2016 in Analysis, Coexistence, Israel, Middle East, Palestinian Territories, Peace process
Leaders from across the world gathered in Jerusalem today for the funeral of Shimon Peres. Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Obama, former President Bill Clinton, and Amos Oz all paid tribute to the former Israeli Prime Minister and President. British dignitaries present at the funeral included Prince Charles, David Cameron,…

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MPs flock to support Labour Israel group

Posted 22 September, 2016 in Antisemitism, Coexistence, Israel, Labour Party, News, Palestinian Territories, Peace process
This story originally appeared in the Jewish Chronicle.  The Labour Friends of Israel group has trebled the number of Parliamentary supporters backing its work, as moderate MPs rebelled against Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership of the party. More than 65 MPs have pledged to back the group – more than when Labour was led by pro-Israel prime ministers Tony Blair…

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Analysis: Russia Enters the Fray

Posted 9 September, 2016 in Analysis, Israel, Israeli Politics, Middle East, Palestinian Territories, Peace process
Russia waded into the dense diplomatic waters of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process this week. Moscow’s intervention came in the form of a proposed meeting between Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. The move sought to reignite the dormant peace process by bringing the two leaders together for the first substantial…

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Michael Dugher MP calls on Jeremy Corbyn to ban Ken Livingstone

Posted 7 September, 2016 in Antisemitism, Labour Party, News
This article initially appeared on PoliticsHome. The former London mayor this morning reignited the row over his claims the Nazi leader had supported the creation of a Jewish state in 1932 "before he went mad and murdered six million Jews". Mr Livingstone - a key ally of Mr Corbyn - was suspended after making his remarks on live radio in April,…

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Analysis: Hamas to Participate in Palestinian Local Elections

Posted 1 September, 2016 in Analysis, Hamas, Palestinian Territories
Palestinian local elections are due to take place in the West Bank and Gaza on October 8th, where ballots will be held in 391 municipalities in the West Bank and 25 municipalities in Gaza. These are, however, no ordinary local elections. In a surprise announcement, Hamas announced they would be participating in these elections and…

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