David Cameron Bans “Extremist” Israeli Settlers From UK
Dec 14, 2023
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Dalia Gebrial and Ash Sarkar discuss the UK's ban on extremist Israeli settlers, settler violence as part of Israel's strategy, the importance of workers for Palestine's strategy, international pressure on Israel and deteriorating conditions in Gaza, lack of a Minister for Disability, and the need for a Minister for Disabled People.
Israeli attitudes favor more force in Gaza, raising doubts about the realization of a two-state solution.
Growing international pressure on Israel to end its bombardment of Gaza challenges the prospects for a two-state solution.
The absence of a dedicated Minister for Disability in the UK government signals a deprioritization of disability rights and undermines representation of disabled individuals.
Deep dives
Dershowitz hopes for a two-state solution and Marshall Plan for Gaza
Alan Dershowitz, a staunch supporter of Israel, expresses hopes for a two-state solution in Gaza and suggests a Marshall Plan-style aid package to rebuild the region after the conflict. He emphasizes the need for Israel to rid Gaza of Hamas' control and believes the Israeli people will vote for a two-state solution with the right circumstances. However, Norman Finkelstein points out that Israeli attitudes favor more, not less, force in Gaza, raising doubts about the realization of a two-state solution. Finkelstein argues that the right to sovereignty for all people, including Palestinians, is inalienable and should not depend on the grace of neighboring states. He highlights the rising support for Hamas among Palestinians and questions Israel's disqualification of Hamas from peace negotiations. Finkelstein criticizes liberal manifesting and argues that expecting Palestinians to tolerate violence while denying them basic rights is inhumane.
Growing international pressure on Israel and impact on support for Hamas
There is growing international pressure on Israel to end its bombardment of Gaza, as evidenced by a UN resolution calling for the protection of civilians and their humanitarian rights. However, the US voted against this resolution, despite President Biden warning Israel against indiscriminate bombing. Support for Hamas has increased among Palestinians, with a majority wanting Mahmoud Abbas to resign. Additionally, a rise in support for Hamas in the West Bank and Gaza indicates a counterproductive impact of Israel's assault. The Israeli ambassador to the UK reiterated that there can be no Hamas or Fatah rule in Gaza moving forward, raising questions about the future political landscape. This evolving situation challenges the prospects for a two-state solution and the role of Hamas in peace negotiations. The impact of the conflict has highlighted the complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the need for a more comprehensive and fair approach to resolving it.
Lack of Minister for Disability in the UK government
The UK government's recent reshuffle did not appoint a new Minister for Disability, leaving the position vacant for the longest period in three decades. Instead, the government plans to assign disability-related responsibilities to an existing minister, which has raised concerns and signals a deprioritization of disability rights. This decision comes on the heels of a damning report by the Women and Equality Select Committee on the government's disability strategy. The absence of a dedicated minister for disability undermines the rights and representation of the 16 million disabled individuals in the UK. Calls for reinstating the position and appointing a disabled person to the role have been made, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure accessibility, social care, and support services for disabled individuals.
Dershowitz's argument on the need for strong action against Hamas and lessons from history
Alan Dershowitz argues for strong action against Hamas, comparing it to the need for forceful actions against Nazism and Imperial Japan in World War II. He hopes that Israel can rid Gaza of Hamas and rebuild it with international support, drawing parallels with the Marshall Plan that resurrected Germany and Japan as strong allies. However, Norman Finkelstein questions Dershowitz's belief in the Israeli people's desire for a two-state solution, citing polls that indicate 60% of Jewish Israelis want more force used in Gaza. He challenges the idea that it is up to the Israeli people to determine the fate of the Palestinians and emphasizes the inalienable right to sovereignty for all people. Finkelstein criticizes Israel's refusal to negotiate with Hamas and highlights the rise in support for the group among Palestinians, questioning the logic of excluding them from peace negotiations.
Contrasting perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Dershowitz and Finkelstein present contrasting perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Dershowitz emphasizes the hope for a two-state solution, with Israel removing Hamas from Gaza to enable a democratic, rebuild the region. He emphasizes the need for a favorable political climate and a democratically elected Palestinian authority in order to achieve this solution. In contrast, Finkelstein questions the viability of a two-state solution given Israel's actions and lack of interest, highlighting the growing support for Hamas among Palestinians. He argues that Palestinians should have the right to determine their own leadership and emphasizes the inalienable right to sovereignty for all people, irrespective of neighboring state approval.
Foreign secretary David Cameron has announced “extremist settlers” from Israel will be banned from entering Britain. Plus: the Tory government has yet again spat in the face of disabled people by scrapping the disability ministerial brief. With Dalia Gebrial and Ash Sarkar.
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