EU’s delay in sanctioning Israel reflects compromised ‘peacebuilding’
Wednesday 1-July-2020
According to Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz 1 July is not “a sacred date” to implement the proposed annexation of more Palestinian land.
Ramona Wadi
Ramona Wadi is an independent researcher freelance journalist book reviewer and blogger. Her writing covers a range of themes in relation to Palestine Chile and Latin America. Her article appeared in MEMO.
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EU diplomacy is profitable for Israel but a disaster for Palestine
Thursday 18-June-2020
Since Israel announced its plan to annex swathes of the occupied West Bank the EU has only hypothesised on what steps the bloc may take in response.
Israel’s one-state reality is facilitated by the int’l community
Friday 5-June-2020
For several years the call for a one-state solution has been part of the alternatives to the two-state paradigm which forms the backdrop to international diplomacy on Palestine.
Normalizing Israeli violence during the pandemic
Saturday 30-May-2020
In April the Israeli Civil Administration stated that it would halt the demolition and destruction of Palestinian dwellings during the coronavirus pandemic.
The ICC does not pose a ‘strategic threat’ to Israel
Tuesday 19-May-2020
Since the International Criminal Court (ICC) determined that Palestine is a state for the purpose of its investigations into war crimes committed by Israel against Palestinian civilians a fresh round of threats against the institution is taking place.
The EU helps Israel export its colonial violence
Friday 8-May-2020
In 2018 the Israeli defense company Elbit won a €59 million ($63.7 million) contract to provide drone surveillance systems in the Mediterranean for the EU.
‘President Biden’ would not erase Trump’s concessions to Israel
Friday 1-May-2020
US Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden will not reverse the Trump administration’s unilateral decision to move the US Embassy to Jerusalem if elected president.
UN reports about Israeli violations lack meaningful political action
Friday 24-April-2020
While Israel and the Palestinian Authority were cooperating to curb the spread of the coronavirus Covid-19 occupation state and settler violence continued unhindered.
The Struggle Should Frame the Call for Freedom not COVID-19
Saturday 18-April-2020
The annual commemoration of Palestinian Prisoners’ Day can turn easily into a travesty of remembrance.
When humanitarian aid demeans political rights for Palestinians
Sunday 12-April-2020
As Gaza tries to impede the spread of coronavirus humanitarian aid albeit necessary is yet another reminder of how the international community continues to deny Palestinians their political rights and as a result the opportunity for autonomous decision-making.
When humanitarian aid demeans political rights for Palestinians
Wednesday 8-April-2020
As Gaza tries to impede the spread of coronavirus humanitarian aid albeit necessary is yet another reminder of how the international community continues to deny Palestinians their political rights.
Palestinian prisoners don’t matter to Israel’s security narrative
Friday 3-April-2020
Unsurprisingly Israel has not heeded requests to safeguard the health of Palestinian prisoners in its jails.
The EU supports UNRWA to safeguard its own diplomatic stance
Saturday 28-March-2020
The European Union is coming closer to admitting that there are political aims behind its funding of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
UNRWA funding will never be enough
Tuesday 24-March-2020
The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has launched an appeal for funds in preparation for a possible outbreak of the coronavirus in Palestinian refugee camps.
There are precedents for America’s eradication of Palestinian identity
Wednesday 18-March-2020
The international community has stated repeatedly that it will not accept any changes to issues related to Palestine upon which global consensus has been reached.
No sustainability for the Palestinians without their legitimate RoR
Wednesday 4-March-2020
The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) remains in perpetual financial crisis.