Intelligence Squared The Sunday Debate: The World Should Recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
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Sep 25, 2022 
In a thought-provoking debate, Natasha Hausdorff, a barrister and director at UK Lawyers for Israel, weighs in on historical legality, while Ehud Olmert, former Prime Minister of Israel, reflects on the peace negotiations he pursued. Palestinian activist Ghada Karmi discusses identity and nationalism, revealing deep-seated grievances. Jack Straw offers insights into the UK's geopolitical stance. The conversation navigates the complexities of Jerusalem's capital status, addressing emotional stakes and the urgent need for a truthful narrative to foster peace.
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Personal Displacement
- Ghada Karmi, born in Jerusalem before Israel's establishment, shared her personal experience of displacement.
- Her family home, still standing in West Jerusalem, has been occupied by Israeli families since 1948.
Proposed Peace Plan
- Ehud Olmert, as former Prime Minister, proposed a peace plan involving Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
- The surrounding Arab neighborhoods, he suggests, could be the Palestinian capital.
Unique Conflict
- Jack Straw highlights the unique nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with no other similar situation globally.
- He emphasizes the need for a solution, considering the demographic trends impacting Israel's future as both a Jewish and democratic state.
