For the first time, a US politician has cut ties with @AIPAC, believing he has a better chance getting elected without AIPAC's support than with it.
This is the beginning of the end of AIPAC's stranglehold on American politics.
This is huge.
BREAKING: WWE legend The Undertaker CONDEMNS Israel:
"Israel is a bastard state built on blood and lies. No justice, no peace for killers of children."
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump puts his foot down and says Israel is BANNED from annexing the West Bank.
"There has been ENOUGH. It's time to STOP."
"I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. Nope. I won't allow it. It's not going to happen."
As the UK, Canada, Australia and Portugal joined 150 other countries in recognizing a Palestinian state, I caught up again with Israel’s Ambassador to the UN before today’s UN Assembly to get his reaction.
I also asked him about the aftermath of Israel’s strike on Qatar, with Saudi announcing a defense pact with Nuclear-armed Pakistan, as well as his reaction to Saudi’s warning to Israel if the West Bank is annexed.
Here’s the timestamps for my quick discussion with Ambassador @DannyDanon
00:00 – Four new countries recognize Palestine. Danon’s reaction.
00:34 – “It’s detached from reality. Hamas is still in Gaza – and we will finish the job.”
01:17 – “The world talks about a day after Hamas, but only Israel is acting.”
01:52 – Can there ever be a Palestinian state? “Not while terrorists are in power.”
02:57 – Why the Palestinian Authority has lost credibility.
03:36 – “They still pay salaries to convicted murderers. That must end.”
04:00 – On Lebanon: “We want peace, but Hezbollah must be checked.”
04:22 – On Syria: “Talks are happening – we’ll see where they go.”
04:46 – Saudi & UAE warnings over West Bank annexation – Danon responds.
05:13 – “No decisions have been made yet – dialogue will continue with allies.”
05:31 – The Qatar strike: “Like Bin Laden, terrorists are never safe – not even in Doha.”
06:10 – “We hit Hamas in Qatar – not Qatar itself.”
06:35 – “We support Qatar’s mediation efforts, but we will act when needed.”
07:03 – Would Israel strike Hamas in other Arab states?
07:18 – “Ask why they’re harboring terrorists – not why we’re hunting them.”
07:46 – “We have the names. We have the list. They will pay.”
08:00 – “We’ll minimize friction with partners, but our mission is justice.”
08:12 – “These weren’t peace negotiators. They were Hamas leaders.”
08:24 – Danon’s final message to Israel’s allies and adversaries alike.
🇫🇷 MACRON: “SETTLEMENT VOTE PROVED ISRAEL DOESN’T WANT 2-STATE SOLUTION”
@EmmanuelMacron :
“One key element triggering my July decision on recognition of Palestine was the Knesset vote to restart West Bank settlements.
It showed they don’t want to fight Hamas.
There is no Hamas in the West Bank.
They just want to destroy political bodies and the 2-state possibility.
I believe this is a terrible mistake for Israel itself.”
Source: @clashreport
Saudi FM hits back at reporter’s Gaza refugee question
"Palestinians they don't want to leave their land and we are not going to force to leave their land they have a right to their land and the right to live in safety and security in their land"
Brilliant Answer.
Spain’s PM at Columbia University:
“Defending your country is one thing. But killing 60,000 civilians, bombing hospitals, and starving children to death is something else entirely.”
“We are witnessing one of the darkest tragedies of the 21st century unfold before our eyes.”
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#Statement | The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomes the recognition of the State of Palestine by the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and Portugal. This recognition underscores the serious commitment of friendly countries to supporting the peace process and advancing the two-state solution based on relevant international resolutions.
🚨 THESE 10 COUNTRIES WILL RECOGNIZE A PALESTINIAN STATE AT THE UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON MONDAY IN NEW YORK
1. France 🇫🇷
2. United Kingdom 🇬🇧
3. Canada 🇨🇦
4. Australia 🇦🇺
5. Belgium 🇧🇪
6. Luxembourg 🇱🇺
7. Malta 🇲🇹
8. Portugal 🇵🇹
9. New Zealand 🇳🇿
10. San Marino 🇸🇲