This looks quite promising for Palestinian sovereignty… My only question is whether a UN resolution of any type has the power to change the situation. But perhaps the Israel government and the five countries aligned against this resolution (which of … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Palestine
Jim Dean VT 9-30-15… “Palestine flag raised at UN headquarters for first time”
This news, as reported via Jim Dean, feels very significant for all regions seeking recognition of their inherent sovereignty. “People in the occupied West Bank, where the Palestinian Authority is based, celebrated the historic moment. Residents of Ramallah were watching … Continue reading
Jim Dean VT 5-13-15… “Vatican officially recognizes Palestine, while Israel fumes” (or, “What in God’s name is going on with this ‘Pope’ guy?”)
What’s going on with this Pope? It seems that, in his own way, he is (lovingly?) kicking all the old paradigm behaviors in the you-know-what. In any event, I sensed that this act is quite the major movement by His … Continue reading
Sputnik News 3-24-15… "Change of Tone? White House Says 50 Years of Israeli Occupation Must End"
This may be a promising development. My only challenge with all these “political” statements and things like that are that they often lead to nothing. Let’s envision this leading to “something” positive for all the Middle East. Here’s another article … Continue reading
RT 3-19-15… "US re-evaluation of Israel policy could pave way to UN condemnation"
Not much to add here. My sense is that during the campaign, we saw the real Netanyahu (e.g., “NO Palestinian state for you”), and now we see the back-peddling Netanyahu (“Well, we still support a 2-state solution.”). Pardon, but all … Continue reading
Press TV (Sputnik) 1-7-15… "Palestine to join ICC on April 1: Ki-moon"
All I can say here is that, this certainly “feels” it possesses a high degree of “bigness”… Namely, This is Big! (Sputnik News link) ————————————————————– Palestine to join ICC on April 1: Ki-moon (Sputnik News link) United Nations Secretary General … Continue reading
RT 12-30-14… "Palestinian statehood bid fails at UN Security Council as US, Australia vote against"
So the same old same old “governments” (two of them, the US and Australia Corporations) have done the same old same old thing, as likely could be expected. Solution: Remove ALL borders. Live as ONE planet. Live as ONE people. … Continue reading
Ken O'Keefe on RT [12-1-14] – "Palestine & the so-called 'two-state solution'" (and how this relates to Hawai'i)
[youtube=http://youtu.be/a8hPCEDhISE&w=500] http://youtu.be/a8hPCEDhISE [Kp Note: I’ve replaced the original video with another from RT, which has a more level sound volume.] This video of Ken O’Keefe explaining the non-effectiveness of any two-state solutions for the Palestine situation is, in my mind, … Continue reading
RT 12-2-14… "French parliament votes to recognize Palestinian state"
More signs that “Things are changing”? —————————————————————– French parliament votes to recognize Palestinian state France’s Socialist-led parliament has passed a symbolic vote to recognize Palestinian statehood, despite staunch objections from Israel. MPs in Britain and Spain have already passed similar … Continue reading
RT 10-30-14… “Sweden officially recognizes Palestinian state, Israel recalls ambassador”
This seems to be a significant moment. Perhaps more recognitions will follow. ——————————————————- Sweden officially recognizes Palestinian state, Israel recalls ambassador Sweden has recognized the occupied state of Palestine officially, according to its foreign ministry. The Scandinavian has become the … Continue reading
RT 10-13-14… “UK MPs pass motion to recognize Palestine as a state”
The article says it is a “symbolic” move, but to me, it seems to be a movement in the direction of peace. ———————————————————- UK MPs pass motion to recognize Palestine as a state The British parliament voted in favor of … Continue reading
VT 10-13-14… “Israeli lobby seeks to block UK parliament vote on Palestine”
But now see the following article!! —————————————— Israeli lobby seeks to block UK parliament vote on Palestine [ Editors Note: Good gosh, the “only Democracy” in the Mideast trying to subvert democracy in countries where Jews have lived safely and … Continue reading