The UK government has undergone a significant shift in its approach to Israel since the Labour Party took office. Foreign Secretary David Lammy has notably changed policies on arms sales, international law, and humanitarian aid.One of the most striking moves was the restoration of UK funding to UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, after it had been suspended due to unproven Israeli allegations. Additionally, the UK has dropped its opposition to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli leaders, a decision that has sparked concern among Jewish communal bodies.While Labour had previously called for transparency on arms sales to Israel, Lammy has yet to publish the legal advice on whether UK arms exports should be suspended. These shifts indicate a departure from the previous Conservative government’s stance, with some seeing it as a move toward greater accountability, while others worry it marks a distancing from Israel as a key ally.There has been a growing international push to hold Israel accountable for its actions in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) recently issued an advisory opinion stating that Israel's policies in the region violate international law, including findings of apartheid. Additionally, a UN-backed commission has accused Israel of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the ongoing conflict.Public opinion is also shifting, with increased scrutiny from human rights organizations and some governments reconsidering their stance on arms sales and diplomatic support. However, enforcement remains a challenge, as key allies like the United States continue to provide military aid and political backing.The question now is whether these legal and diplomatic pressures will translate into meaningful consequences.
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TWIP-250511
The US has long turned a blind eye to the killings in Gaza and across Palestine. While global awareness of Israel’s crimes grows, the US and European governments continue to defend Israel’s so-called "right to self-defense," fueling outrage among people worldwide. Social media, news reports, and even some governments have amplified the outcry—this genocide can no longer be concealed by silence. Sooner or later, accountability will come. Presidents and politicians who refused to hold Israel responsible will face scrutiny. Their legacies will crumble, condemned to the dustbin of history. They will be remembered as cowards, complicit in genocide. The story of Hind Rajab, a young girl whose tragic fate reached millions, remains unresolved—a year later, justice has not been served. Yet hers is just one of over 50,000 stories waiting to be told since the brutal assault on Gaza began. And beyond this, there are millions more untold since 1948. The world will not forget.
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TWIP-250504
TWIP-250504 Today we are listing to Yousef Munayyer a Palestinian – American writer and political analyst based in Washington D.C. Mr. Munayyer was the executive director of the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights. Previously he directed the Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development and it’s educational program, The Palestine Center and also a policy analyst with the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. Today we will listen to his discussion Sarah Ann Minkin during the Jewish left Conference which was sponsored by the Boston University Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs. Before that we will listen to story from Democracy Now.
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The Killing of Palestinians is the plane of making Gaza uninhabited.Israel, both materially and rhetorically has made their intent to destroy the Palestinian people clear. One of the most renowned and courageous Middle East scholars, Norman Finkelstein, has assiduously documented the Palestinian Plight for decades and he joins host Chris Hedges Report. Finkelstein and Hedges asses the current state of the genocide in Palestine as well as how the media and the universities have all but abandoned their principles in servitude to the Zionist agenda.
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TWIP-250420
The killing of journalists and paramedics in Palestine is a tragic and deeply concerning issue. These individuals often risk their lives to provide critical services and report on the realities of conflict. Targeting them not only violates international laws but also undermines the principles of humanity and freedom of the press. Such acts highlight the urgent need for accountability and protection for those working in dangerous environments. The international community must advocate for justice and ensure that perpetrators face consequences. Every life lost in these circumstances is a reminder of the human cost of conflict. This issue demands global attention and action to uphold human rights and dignity.
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