Left Foot Forward is hosting a discussion about Israel, Palestine and the prospects for a two state solution at this year's Labour Party conference in Manchester.
Tuesday 17:30, Labour Party Conference, Manchester – LabourList Marquee (secure zone)
The issue of Israel and Palestine is rarely out of the news. Behind the stories of human tragedy, however, there exists a solvable land dispute. Traditionally this has meant progressives working towards a two state solution. But is this still a realistic goal?
In light of recent events, where now for the two state solution? Speakers will be asked to talk for seven minutes each before the debate is opened up to the floor.
Left Foot Forward with BICOM. Chaired by Left Foot Forward’s James Bloodworth with:
Richard Burden MP – Omer Bar Lev, Member of the Israeli Knesset – Melanie Ward, Labour PPC – Dermot Kehoe, BICOM
The event will take place at the LabourList Marquee inside the secure zone, just outside the conference centre.
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Wheelchair access: Yes
Drinks: Yes
For further information on holding an event with Left Foot Forward please contact events@leftfootforward.org
16 Responses to “Event: Where now for a two-state solution?”
Gary Scott
I genuinely believe that the good will to negotiate does not exist within Israel. We may feel that their leaders attitudes are over the top but the truth is that they are moderate when compared with the Israeli public’s opinion. The IRA sought peace when the USSR and Libya stopped funding and supplying them. This is something USA and UK must seriously consider if they want peace in the region.
swat
One State of Palestine, with Arab and Jew living together side by side can be the only solution. That means ‘Israel’ wil have to go.
Selohesra
How about one state of Israel, with Arab and Jew living together etc etc
Matthew Blott
And how comfortable would you be if you were Jewish living in a country where a majority of the population were Muslims, surrounded by Sunni Arab states?
Just Visiting
> I genuinely believe that the good will to negotiate does not exist within Israel.
That is your belief, or your interpretation of the situation.
Whereas on the Hamas side: they have written down their position: No one needs to guess.
They have put it in writing: they are committed to the destruction of Israel.
Which means a two-party solution is not what they want.
So seems like it won’t stand a chance – until Hamas disappear, or change their tune.
What are the odds on that, do you ‘believe’ Gary ?