Friday, November 20, 2009

Israel Under Widespread International Criticism for Settlement Expansion Plan

Democracy Now!
With Amy Goodman



"Israel is coming under widespread international criticism for its plan to engage in a new round of illegal settlement expansion on occupied Palestinian land. Israel says it will build 900 new housing units in the East Jerusalem settlement of Gilo. Meanwhile, Palestinian Authority leaders began a renewed effort last week to win international support for formal Security Council endorsement of a Palestinian state based on 1967 borders. We speak with UCLA professor Saree Makdisi, author of “Palestine Inside Out: An Everyday Occupation.”....."

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