Abbas vädjan: Bara USA kan stoppa offensiv mot Rafah

Abbas vädjan: Bara USA kan stoppa offensiv mot Rafah

Palestiniernas president Mahmud Abbas vänder sig till USA inför det högprofilerade mötet. Vi vädjar till USA att be Israel att stoppa Rafahoffensiven, eftersom USA är det enda land som kan hindra Israel från att begå det här brottet, säger han. Enligt Abbas väntar han sig att den omtalade offensiven mot Rafah inleds inom några få dagar. En sådan invasion skulle innebära den värsta katastrofen i det palestinska folkets historia, uppger han. Finns "nytt driv" Vid konferensen i Riyad deltar USA:s utrikesminister Antony Blinken och högt uppsatta tjänstemän från andra länder som försöker nå en överenskommelse om vapenvila mellan Israel och terrorstämplade Hamas. Vi möts vid en tidpunkt då en felbedömning, en felberäkning eller en felkommunikation ytterligare kommer att förvärra våra utmaningar, säger den saudiske planeringsministern Faisal al-Ibrahim inför mötet. Enligt WEF:s ordförande Børge Brende finns det ett visst nytt driv i samtalen kring gisslan och även möjligheter för en väg "ut ur det dödläge vi står inför i Gaza". Hamasdelegation till Kairo Samtidigt deltar inte representanter från Israel vid mötet, och Brende framhåller att medlarsamtalen med Qatar och Egypten pågår någon annanstans. Det här är mer ett tillfälle att ha en strukturerad diskussion, säger han. Enligt uppgifter till nyhetsbyrån Reuters väntas en Hamasdelegation resa till Egyptens huvudstad Kairo under måndagen för fortsatta fredsförhandlingar. Antony Blinken kommer i Riyad att "diskutera pågående ansträngningar för att uppnå en vapenvila i Gaza som säkrar frisläppandet av gisslan", enligt ett uttalande från USA:s utrikesdepartement, som även slår fast att det är Hamas som "står mellan det palestinska folket och en vapenvila".

4 000 poliser och militärer i Paris – inför orolig fotbollsmatch

4 000 poliser och militärer i Paris – inför orolig fotbollsmatch

I samband med en match mellan den israeliska klubben Maccabi Tel Aviv och Ajax i Amsterdam greps 62 personer i torsdags förra veckan. Enligt nyhetsbyrån AFP attackerades de israeliska supportrarna efter att ha rivit ner och bränt palestinska flaggor i Amsterdam – och bland annat The Times of Israel har rapporterat att supportrarna ska ha skanderat hatiska slagord gentemot araber och palestinier. I sociala medier cirkulerade videos där de israeliska supportrarna utropade ”det finns inga skolor i Gaza för det finns inga barn kvar” tillsammans med videor där propalestinska demonstranter attackerade israeliska fotbollssupportrar och skrek ”det här är för barnen!” Stort säkerhetspådrag vid arenan I eftermälet av våldsamheterna fördömde bland annat Nederländernas premiärminister Dick Schoof och Sveriges statsminister Ulf Kristersson attackerna som antisemitiska. Minst fem israeliska fotbollssupportrar fördes till sjukhus och Israels premiärminister Benjamin Nethanyahu bestämde att man skulle flyga hem de israeliska supportrarna. Nu ska israeliska Maccabi Tel Aviv spela nästa Nations League-match mot Frankrikes lag i Paris och den franska polisen har ett stort säkerhetspådrag med 4 000 poliser och militärer på plats för att förhindra eventuella våldsamheter. – Här vid Stade de France där jag står just nu är det väldigt hög säkerhet med mycket poliser runt omkring mig och människor som har fått gå omvägar för att kunna ta sig hem till sina bostäder. Men ändå lugnt så som det ser ut nu några timmar bort, säger utrikesreporter Jennifer Paterson. 1600 säkerhetsvakter inne på Stade de France Fransk säkerhetstjänst har kallat matchen på torsdag kväll ett ”högriskevent” och franska inrikesministern Bruno Retailleau har sagt att han kommer att bevaka matchen. – Det är ett exceptionellt säkerhetspådrag som man pratar om och man verkligen har omringat hela området här, vanligtvis brukar man kunna komma betydligt närmre själva arenan, säger Jennifer Paterson. Hon själv måste stå några minuter bort från arenan eftersom man inte kan komma närmre utan att visa upp en biljett till matchen tillsammans med ett personligt ID-kort. – Det är väldigt ovanligt att man behöver göra för den här typen av match. Sen utöver det så är det 4 000 poliser och militärer som har satsat in. Inne på själva arenan kommer man också ha 1600 säkerhetsvakter, säger Jennifer Paterson. ”Vill visa att vi står tydligt här i Frankrike” Hittills har man sålt cirka 20 000 biljetter till matchen och aktivister har försökt få matchen stoppad. Inrikesministern har försökt stoppa alla palestinska flaggor och vill bara tillåta den franska och den israeliska under matchen. – Det har varit mycket diskussioner. Kanske inte så mycket om att ställa in men framförallt om att placera den någon annanstans där det skulle vara lugnare att hålla den. Jag hörde till och med någon politiker som pratade om att man skulle omlokalisera den ner till Korsika istället, säger Jennifer Paterson. I fransk media har inrikesministern även uttalat sig om säkerhetspådraget inför matchen. – Man vill visa att vi står tydligt här i Frankrike för att man ska kunna hålla den här typen av event. Man ska inte backa för några hot och man menar också att det säkerhetspådraget som man har här är så pass högt så att det inte ska behöva ske några allvarliga saker här ikväll utan man menar att säkerheten är så pass bra, säger utrikesreporter Jennifer Paterson.

Gaza, just nu

Gaza, just nu

▸ Kriget mellan Israel och Hamas har nu pågått i över ett år, och förödelsen i Gaza är enorm. Hus, skolor och sjukhus ligger i ruiner, och bristen på mediciner, mat och vatten är akut. Nästan två miljoner människor är på flykt, och humanitära organisationer larmar om att en hungerkatastrof är nära. Samtidigt stiger dödstalen ständigt, och enligt FN är 70 procent av de som dött under krigets första sju månader kvinnor och barn. Hur akut är situationen för invånarna i Gaza? Gäst: Mia Hejdenberg, sjuksköterska och medicinsk humanitär rådgivare på Läkare Utan Gränser. Producent och programledare: Olivia Bengtsson. Klipp i avsnittet: Chanel 4, SVT. Kontakt: podcast@aftonbladet.se

Israel begår brott mot mänskligheten – omvärlden uppmanas svara

Israel begår brott mot mänskligheten – omvärlden uppmanas svara

Det finns inga militära skäl som kan rättfärdiga förflyttningen av i stort sett hela Gazaremsans befolkning – ofta gång på gång, enligt Human Rights Watch (HRW). Därmed har Israel gjort sig skyldiga till krigsbrott och brott mot mänskligheten, enligt en rapport från människorättsorganisationen. Israels krigföring strider mot krigets lagar, konstaterar de. ”Israels regering kan inte påstå att de skyddar palestinier när de dödar dem längs med flyktvägar, bombar så kallat säkra zoner och skär av mat, vatten och hälsovård”, säger Nadia Hardman, flykting- och migrationsforskare på HRW. HRW uppmanar omvärlden att svara med att införa sanktioner och stoppa vapenförsäljning till Israel. De manar även Internationella brottmålsdomstolen (ICC) att utreda tvångsförflyttningarna – och förhindrandet att återvända för dem som tvingas på flykt – som brott mot mänskligheten. Krigets lagar slår bland annat fast att tvångsförflyttning av civila enbart får ske i exceptionella fall, av absolut nödvändiga militära skäl, eller för befolkningens säkerhet. Om förflyttning ändå sker måste det finnas säkerhetsgaranter och ordnade boenden för dem som tvingas från sina hem. Dessutom måste de förflyttade tillåtas att återvända hem så fort det är möjligt – men i stället har Israel medvetet gjort stora delar av Gazaremsan obeboelig, konstaterar HRW.

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200. The Israeli settler movement, Ukraine blockaded, and Putin's perpetual power

Is the West moving to a more critical place concerning the Israel-Gaza war? Can Sunak's Rwanda policy be lawfully implemented? What is the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Russia? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all this and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics. 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Producers: Dom Johnson + Nicole Maslen Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Israel losing international support?

We speak to the BBC’s North America Correspondent, Anthony Zurcher about the UN General Assembly vote on a ceasefire in Gaza. As America warns Israel that the continuous attacks on Gaza are alienating allies, we look at what diplomatic solutions are being discussed. Today’s episode is hosted by Lyse Doucet, BBC Chief International Correspondent Guest: Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent GET IN TOUCH: - Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 - Or Email theconflict@bbc.co.uk TEAM: This episode was made by Lucy Boast and Bethan Ashmead Latham. The studio manager was Mike Regaard. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

48. Simon Sebag Montefiore: The impact of conflicting histories in the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars

Is understanding history a means to peace between Israel and Palestine? Has Putin’s obsession with Russia’s imperial history motivated his invasion of Ukraine? Is it possible to dismantle Hamas under Netanyahu’s leadership?  Rory and Alastair are joined by British historian Simon Sebag Montefiore to answer these questions and more in today's episode of Leading. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Producers: Dom Johnson + Nicole Maslen Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

192. What David Cameron’s return means for Israel-Gaza

What does David Cameron's appointment as Foreign Secretary mean for the UK's policy towards Israel and Palestine? What happened at the pro-Palestinian and against antisemitism marches? Has prime minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez behaved undemocratically? Rory and Alastair discuss all this and more in today's episode of The Rest is Politics. 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Producers: Dom Johnson + Nicole Maslen Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47. Tony Klug: Could the Israel-Hamas conflict restart the peace process?

Is peace possible in the Middle East? What is the difference between a one-state solution and a two-state solution? What is the role of the international community in resolving the conflict between Israel-Hamas? Rory and Alastair are joined by Tony Klug, leading expert on the two-state solution and conflicts in the Middle East in today's bonus episode. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Producers: Dom Johnson + Nicole Maslen Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, explained

The past century has seen the borders of Palestine and then Israel shift. From the Balfour Declaration in 1917 – when Britain first promised a Jewish homeland – a fierce struggle over land and nationhood has taken place. Whether you need a beginner’s guide to the history or just a reminder, we'll take you from that date through to the conflict today. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Kevin Connolly, former BBC Middle East correspondent. Host: Luke Jones. Links:- Six books to help you understand the Israel-Gaza conflict https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/6eadf81c-691b-11ee-a4e7-0fb10af55688?shareToken=601ea5a0228cb764228ddd2e97c53a63- Why are Israel and Gaza at war? The history of the conflict explained https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/why-israel-gaza-palestine-war-conflict-history-explained-xz0jv3phq Get in touch: storiesofourtimes@thetimes.co.uk Clips: Sky News Australia, BBC News, Associated Press, Al Jazeera English, The Atlantic, Thames TV, Clinton Presidential Library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

187. The Left and Israel

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Israel and the Palestinians: 1. The Palestinians

Katya Adler and guests explain the history and context of the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. In this episode we focus on life in the Palestinian territories of the Gaza strip and the West Bank and explore the history of how the state of Israel was created.

Israel Palestine conflict explained: A simple timeline and map

Support the Podcast:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1590358/supportGet Organized with Todoist:  https://get.todoist.io/897d3gggqsu1ECommerce Made Simple: https://get.sellfy.com/4od3xcj032qkMeditation Guides or Channels:Healing Earth Tones:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGmxHmX38NkBAgqHFiRBWNwTrue Higher Self:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFa2nW_0u3yv4pS_aXIYjBwOFFERS:Learnworldshttps://get.learnworlds.com/9udv4654o276Save time, money and energy to focus on what really matters. Create and monetize your online Courses, Memberships, Subscriptions with LearnWorlds.Israel Palestine conflict explained: A simple timeline and mapDespite international attempts to broker a ceasefire, conflict in the region is intensifying, with civilian casualties increasing and concerns of a full-blown humanitarian crisis mounting. On Monday, Israel conducted dozens of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, after Palestinian militants fired barrages of rockets at southern Israeli cities in the latest fighting. But while this marks some of the worst violence seen in the region, the history of the conflict goes back decades.A timeline of the conflict1920Britain takes control of the region known as Palestine after the Ottoman Empire is defeated in World War One.At this time, the land is inhabited by an Arab majority, with a Jewish minority, but without conflict.1920s to 1940sBritain begins establishing a 'national home' for Jews in the region as more and more Jewish people flee persecution in Europe.This leads to an increase in tensions between the groups - the area is seen as the ancestral home of both Jews and Arabs, with both groups claiming rights to the land.After World War Two as more Jews flee to the region, violence between the groups grows, as well as against British rule.Support the Podcast:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1590358/support The Art of Commercial Closing of ReThinkBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the show

Blinken arrives in Israel amid fears the Gaza conflict could escalate in the region

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, is expected to reiterate calls to Israel to do more to reduce civilian deaths in Gaza. Also: one of the legends of international football, Franz Beckenbauer, has died aged 78, and the scientists who say they had a "conversation" with a humpback whale!

The American politics of Israel

The Israel-Hamas war is dividing the previously united Democrats and uniting the recently fractured Republican party. Semafor’s David Weigel explains what that means going into 2024. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Isabel Angell, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard with help from Siona Peterous, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus - Israel Keyes: Plan of Attack

You asked for it – to say a huge final THANK YOU to all of you who brought us Gold in the Listeners' Choice category in this year’s BPAs, we promised you a bonus episode of your choice. And you voted in your thousands, for an episode on horrifying serial-killer scumbag, Israel Keyes.Keyes didn’t earn his place among America’s most terrifying serial killers only for his brutality, or coldness. The most horrifying thing about his tale is how comprehensively he got away with it.Travelling thousands of miles across the US, sometimes spending years researching a single kill, and with no discernible victim profile – Keyes operated completely under the radar for decades. He considered himself a master of the serial-killing craft. And in the end, even his downfall all seemed part of the plan…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Biden Supports Israel. Does the Rest of America?

A New York Times/Siena College poll has found that voters disapprove of President Biden’s handling of the war in Gaza, though voters are split on U.S. policy toward the conflict and whether or not Israel’s military campaign should continue. Jonathan Weisman, a political correspondent for The Times, breaks down the poll and what it means for U.S.-Israeli relations and Biden’s 2024 campaign.Guest: Jonathan Weisman, a political correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: Poll Finds Wide Disapproval of Biden on Gaza, and Little Room to Shift GearsHow Much Is Biden’s Support of Israel Hurting Him With Young Voters?Amid Dismal Polling and Some Voter Anger, Don’t Expect Biden to Shift His StrategyFor more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Should Israel Ransom Hostages? (Updated)

When we first released an episode on captured soldiers, back in August 2023, we had no idea that we were mere months away from the worst hostage crisis Israel had ever experienced.  On October 7, 2023, Hamas murdered 1,200 people – mostly civilians – and dragged another 240 to Gaza, plunging Israel into a nightmare. Hamas did not discriminate. They took babies as young as 9 months, elderly people well into their 80s, and everyone in between. Some of those 240 hostages have been rescued or released. Some were murdered in captivity. Three were killed mistakenly by “friendly fire.” But as of December 2023, 129 remain in Gaza, their fates and welfare unknown. And the questions we raised back in August remain more relevant than ever.  ~~~~   Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tO4xtCQdNDbcO3THe1elsiNrvREOuG6FjD3gcq5hDnA/edit?usp=sharing

185. Global perceptions of Israel-Gaza, Labour-Lib Dem bad blood, and Chinese economic crisis

Would an Israeli ground invasion shift international perceptions of the conflict? Why is Labour unhappy with the Lib Dems? Is China teetering on the brink of economic chaos? 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Producers: Dom Johnson + Nicole Maslen Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

181. Israel, invasion, and the trap laid by Hamas

Does Hamas actually want Israel to invade Gaza? Is there a danger that this tragic situation will strengthen the hand of the ultra-nationalist Israeli right? How should the international community respond to the war between Israel and Hamas?  On today’s episode, Alastair and Rory are joined by Israeli historian Yuval Noah Harari to answer all these questions and more, a week after Hamas launched its surprise attack on Israel. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics.  Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Palestine - A Complex History

The conflict in Israel and Palestine predates even the creation of the state of Israel in 1948. This episode explores the complicated history of Israel and Palestine, chronicling the ancient history of the temples in Jerusalem, to the Crusades, to the settlement of the land by Arabs almost 1,000 years ago, and to the more recent wars of 1948, 1967, the Intifadas, and the state of the conflict in present day. Tour gide and educator Yoav Biller shares shares perspectives from both the Israeli and Palestinian narratives.Yoav Biller's Website - https://www.wanderingisrael.co.il