Israel is increasing its unlawful settlements within the occupied West Financial institution whereas it wages its conflict on Gaza.
Israel says it plans to construct 22 new unlawful settlements within the occupied West Financial institution – the most important quantity accredited to be constructed at one time.
Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says the settlements are supposed to dam the creation of a Palestinian state.
In the meantime, the Israeli military continues its expanded offensive, destroying houses, roads and amenities, equivalent to waterways and hospitals, primarily making areas of the occupied West Financial institution uninhabitable.
And settler violence in opposition to civilians, together with destroying crops and uprooting bushes, is at an all-time excessive, in keeping with the UN.
Europe has hit again in opposition to the transfer to construct extra unlawful settlements by threatening sanctions. However can they’ve an actual impression?
What does this imply for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians? And is a Palestinian state now changing into practically not possible?
Presenter: James Bays
Friends:
Xavier Abu Eid – Political analyst and a former adviser to the PLO’s negotiation staff
Ori Goldberg- an Israeli creator, educational, and political commentator
Salman Shaikh – CEO of The Shaikh Group, an organisation engaged on diplomacy and mediation within the Center East