Prof. Ilan Pappe: Israeli blockade on Gaza far worse than coronavirus for Palestinians

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Prof. Ilan Pappe, author of ‘The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine’ after Nakba Day. He discusses the historical significance of Nakba Day and the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians by Zionist pro-Israel forces in 1948, the conflation of anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism … Read More >Prof. Ilan Pappe: Israeli blockade on Gaza far worse than coronavirus for Palestinians

Trump’s Ambassador to Israel Says US Ready to Recognise Israeli Sovereignty Over 30% of West Bank

Now that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has formed a unity government with his previous rival, Benny Gantz, the world waits with bated breath for the two to act on their pledge to annex parts of the occupied Palestinian West Bank. … Read More >Trump’s Ambassador to Israel Says US Ready to Recognise Israeli Sovereignty Over 30% of West Bank

US to Give Israel ‘Green Light’ on Jordan Valley’s Annexation Within Months, Netanyahu Claims

The so called “deal of the century” proposed by US President Donald Trump, which sets out a two-state solution, with Israel extending its sovereignty over the West Bank, was firmly rejected by Palestinian leaders as soon as it was unveiled. … Read More >US to Give Israel ‘Green Light’ on Jordan Valley’s Annexation Within Months, Netanyahu Claims

Netanyahu Says Extension of Sovereignty Over West Bank Will Come ‘as Soon as We Win’ Elections

Trump’s Middle East peace deal, which was unveiled on 28 January and vehemently rejected by Palestinians, specifically stipulates that Israel extend its sovereignty over parts of the West Bank, including those located in the strategic Jordan Valley, as well as Jewish settlements there. … Read More >Netanyahu Says Extension of Sovereignty Over West Bank Will Come ‘as Soon as We Win’ Elections

‘Tremendous concern’: Jordan’s King Abdullah says Israel annexing settlements would be ‘disaster’

The King of Jordan has come out harshly against any Israeli plans to annex new territory in the West Bank, predicting a “disaster” for what remains of the peace process with the Palestinians, and for a two-state solution. … Read More >‘Tremendous concern’: Jordan’s King Abdullah says Israel annexing settlements would be ‘disaster’