Spain convenes European, Arab nations to ramp up pressure on Israel over Gaza campaign
www.france24.com
Spain’s foreign minister called on the international community to impose sanctions on Israel to end the war in Gaza, as European and Arab nations met in Madrid on Sunday to push for a ceasefire and increased…

Representatives from European countries including France, Britain, Germany and Italy are joining envoys from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Morocco, the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

Norway, Iceland, Ireland and Slovenia, who like Spain have already recognised a Palestinian state, are also taking part, alongside Brazil.

    • Saleh@feddit.orgEnglish
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      3 days ago

      The UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese had multiple panel events in Germany cancelled or kicked out of their locations by the pressure of the German government. She also reports threats of her being arrested made by the police against the event organizers.

    • belastend@slrpnk.netEnglish
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      2 days ago

      I hope not. For the first time in years, the discourse around Israel has shifted. Like, 2 weeks ago, Members of the CDU got grilled on their attitude towards Israel and its renewed attacks at prime time on national television. This is unprecedented. I really think there is a shift in public discourse on Gaza.

      Obligatory fuck the Staatsräson.

      • dubyakay@lemmy.caEnglish
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        2 days ago

        What a coincidence. Right around the time of the PTB posts regarding feddit.org

        I had to do a quick double-take to verify this post is not on the nazi instance.

        • belastend@slrpnk.netEnglish
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          2 days ago

          I do not see the connection between “The discourse has changed” and “you get fooled by hypocritical politicians”.

          For the first time in ages, media outlets are openly questioning our stance on Israel. Talks of cutting off the weapons supply are fucking happening.