Edward Platt

Articles by Edward Platt

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Middle East

A state of collapse

12 November 2009
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Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to strengthen “co-operation between peoples”, but his attempts to bring the Israelis and Palestinians together have failed

Middle East

Crying out for justice

02 July 2009
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As the latest inquiry into Israel’s war on Gaza hears the harrowing testimonies of Palestinian survivors, Edward Platt exposes the obstacles in the way of truth and a fair trial

Middle East

The politics of demolition and construction in East Jerusalem have always been fraught. Now Israeli settlers are using archaeological excavation as cover for a programme of expansion and dispossession – but the inhabitants of one Palestinian village won’t go quietly.

Middle East

Beyond a two-state solution

16 April 2009
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For 40 years Israel has been paralysed by a settler movement that regards its activities as a legitimate extension of the Zionist project. But the settlers’ interests run counter to those of most Israelis and may end up destroying the country

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The conflict within Hamas

15 January 2009
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The territory's ruling party is by no means united. Until its factions can resolve their differences, peace with Israel is a distant prospect

Middle East

Israel v Hamas

30 October 2008
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Schools in Hebron are being closed and other charitable organisations put under pressure by an Israeli state convinced they are the conduits for Hamas funding and propaganda. But the result is more fear and hatred

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