Category Archives: Israel

Ignored by David Ward

Posted on August 2, 2013 by caronlindsay

Recently, David Ward, Liberal Democrat MP for Bradford East was suspended from the Party Whip until the eve of Conference in Glasgow over tweets which under some interpretations could question the right of the state of Israel to exist. On … Continue reading →

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What if Iran talked about holocaust and returning somewhere to the Middle Ages?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by caronlindsay

Can you just imagine the outcry if Iran’s President Ahmadinejad came out with comments like wanting to send somewhere back to the Middle Ages. What if he talked about inflicting a holocaust on a particular people? And then had his … Continue reading →

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Just stop the killing in Gaza

Posted on November 18, 2012 by caronlindsay

Ok, I’ve had enough. Will somebody please take Israel by the scruff of the neck and get them told that bombarding Gaza, causing immense suffering and a humanitarian crisis, is just not on. I’m looking at you, Barack Obama and … Continue reading →

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>Guest Post: Hugh O’Donnell MSP’s final report from the Middle East

Posted on November 3, 2010 by caronlindsay

>This is my last from the Middle East, Amman Airport to be exact.  Jericho where the Israelis will rebuild the wall If I have learned anything from this trip it is that the Israeli Government and the Quartet have no … Continue reading →

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>Guest Post: Jordan and Israel Visit Day 2 by Hugh O’Donnell MSP with photos

Posted on November 1, 2010 by caronlindsay

>Central Scotland Liberal Democrat MSP Hugh O’Donnell is currently visiting Jordan and Israel with an international delegation. Yesterday he sent a report and photographs. This is his account of what he’s seen today. Al-Aqsa Mosque Day two ends and we … Continue reading →

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>Hugh O’Donnell MSP’s Jordan and Israel Picture Diary

Posted on November 1, 2010 by caronlindsay

>So, I was lying in bed at 7:30 yesterday morning, dosing away, like you do on a Sunday, when I was roused from my semi consciousness by my phone beeping at me. The message was one of a stream of … Continue reading →

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>Guest Post: Hugh O’Donnell MSP in Jerusalem

Posted on October 31, 2010 by caronlindsay

>Central Scotland Liberal Democrat MSP Hugh O’Donnell is currently in Jerusalem as part of a  delegation led by Gerald Kaufman MP. Here he writes about what he’s seen today.So we come to the end of day one here in Jerusalem, … Continue reading →

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>A thoughtful persepctive on the Gaza situation

Posted on January 4, 2009 by caronlindsay

>An old friend of mine, Adrian Cruden, posted the article below on Facebook last night. I thought it was brilliant and deserved circulating to a wider audience. I first knew Adrian through Scottish Young Social Democrats back in the day. … Continue reading →

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>Clegg calls for EU action against Israel over Gaza

Posted on December 31, 2008 by caronlindsay

>Glad to see that our leader, Nick Clegg, is urging the EU to suspend a proposed co-operation deal with Israel. It would be a start and a major signal that a significant body of international opinion opposes Israel’s continued and … Continue reading →

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