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[Live Media Appearance] France to recognise Palestinian state
I was on BBC News to talk about President Macron’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state and why it goes beyond diplomatic significance. This runs on a momentum of disillusionment in Europe and beyond, following the signing of a joint statement by 28 countries calling for an end to the Gaza atrocities. But for the…
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Commentary: Netanyahu will do just enough for the idea of Gaza ceasefire to keep Washington in his corner
In my latest writing for CNA, I dissect the argument that war sustains Netanyahu’s political position. The Israeli prime minister is faced with both internal and external pressures, but is juggling the scales to his advantage.Certainly, despite nominating President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, the Israeli leader has little interest in peace. Read the…
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[Media Comments] How Israel Appears to Be Gambling With the Trump Administration’s Patience
I spoke with Miranda Jeyaretnam of the TIME magazine about the Trump Administration’s growing frustration with Israel, noting that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was previously blindsided by Mr Trump several times before Israeli assault on Iran. Full article here and below. Israeli aggression appears to be vexing the Trump Administration. The White House said…
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