US politics is something I have tried to keep a safe distance from, with all its “ins and outs” – considering how deep the political swamp is in the US, and its undulating waves. I consider the political elite as being cut from the same material, whether Democrats or Republicans or most of those on […]
Posts Tagged ‘riddance’
Palestinians sing good riddance to Trump but cautious about Biden
Like many Americans, Palestinians looked to the U.S. elections with anxious anticipation. It was no secret that another Trump term would mean more trouble. There were genuine concerns that the Palestinian Authority couldn’t withstand another four years of extreme political and financial pressures. Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh had little reservation saying that “God help us […]
USA and israel leaves UNESCO, Goodbye and Good Riddance
By Jeremy Salt | Palestine Chronicle | December 25, 2017 By Jeremy Salt | Palestine Chronicle | December 25, 2017 Holding hands, the US and Israel have decided to walk out of UNESCO. Nothing could be more appropriate. Two rogue states run by two dangerous buffoons. Two states that have wreaked immense violence across the […]
Video: Why UN should say "good riddance" to Israel
Ali Abunimah From the Editors 14 October 2017 On Friday I spoke to Aaron Maté of The Real News about the decision by the United States and Israel to pull out of UNESCO over claims that the United Nations cultural body has an “anti-Israel bias.” I explained that these claims are based on lies from […]
Optimism? Ordinary Syrians reflect on imminent ceasefire
With the Syrian ceasefire due to enter force on February 27, Sputnik’s Arabic edition asked Syrians to give their thoughts on the matter. Sputnik’s Arabic edition asked Syrians to give their thoughts on a much-awaited ceasefire in their country, which is set to take effect on February 27. This is what they said. Opposition […]