Gerald Kaufman is the British Labour MP for Manchester Gorton. He writes eloquently and compassionately on the so-called peace process in the Middle East:
"I recently returned from leading the first British parliamentary delegation to the Palestinian Authority. What we saw is never seen by ordinary, decent Israelis, like the citizens of Netanya - who, since they dare not venture into the occupied territories, have no idea of the persecution of Palestinians being carried out in their name.
"Last there two years ago, I was appalled at how an already unacceptable situation has deteriorated. There are now more than 600 fixed checkpoints in the tiny Palestinian area, which, with so-called flying checkpoints, make free movement almost impossible. In Bethlehem, which used to be crammed with tourists, we saw just two groups in Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity. The Old City of Nablus, which I knew for a quarter of a century as a hub of commercial activity, is also desolate. Heavily-armed Israeli troops man walls, gates and huts, all preventing Palestinians from moving about."
It's almost inconceivable for a leading Australian politician to speak such truths, let alone travel to the areas under direct Israeli occupation. The Zionist lobby will make sure any politician even thinking such ideas is put in his or her place.
"I recently returned from leading the first British parliamentary delegation to the Palestinian Authority. What we saw is never seen by ordinary, decent Israelis, like the citizens of Netanya - who, since they dare not venture into the occupied territories, have no idea of the persecution of Palestinians being carried out in their name.
"Last there two years ago, I was appalled at how an already unacceptable situation has deteriorated. There are now more than 600 fixed checkpoints in the tiny Palestinian area, which, with so-called flying checkpoints, make free movement almost impossible. In Bethlehem, which used to be crammed with tourists, we saw just two groups in Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity. The Old City of Nablus, which I knew for a quarter of a century as a hub of commercial activity, is also desolate. Heavily-armed Israeli troops man walls, gates and huts, all preventing Palestinians from moving about."
It's almost inconceivable for a leading Australian politician to speak such truths, let alone travel to the areas under direct Israeli occupation. The Zionist lobby will make sure any politician even thinking such ideas is put in his or her place.
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But they're Arabs, and therefore barbaric, and deserve having their homes bulldozed, right?
Indeed there is, and very few voices critical of Israel ever see the light of day.
My book examines why this is, and political behind-the-scenes moves that allow it to happen.
BUT, the Zionist lobby is starting to lose some of its power. And it's scared...
Thanks for the support, brave truth teller.
You can buy a copy next year for the appropriate price.
Kaufman is good. I was so impressed by a piece of his in the Guardian a few years ago I wrote to him to say 'goodonya'.
Love to see our trolls debating him...
TONY JONES: Now we turn to the seemingly eternal problems afflicting the Middle East. Gerard Kaufman is the British Labour MP for Manchester Gorton and a leading critic of Israel's expansionary tactics in the occupied territories.
We are also joined by err, Mr Shabadoo and Ms umm.. Neoleftychick...'
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