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Israel is âtrying to make Palestine disappearâ: The Elders | The Bottom Line
Published 9 August 2026 ¡ world
After visiting the West Bank, the group of public figures known as "The Eldersâ has concluded that Israel âaims to make Palestine disappear physically, economically
After visiting the West Bank, the group of public figures known as "The Eldersâ has concluded that Israel âaims to make Palestine disappear physically, economically, culturally and politicallyâ. Mary Robinson, former president of the Republic of Ireland and one of the leading members of The Elders, tells host Steve Clemons that the delegation was âshockedâ at how the situation has deteriorated since 2023. âIt starts with hate speech, clear talk about Jewish supremacy and annexation of the West Bank,â says Robinson, adding that the Israeli government affords âcomplete impunityâ for settlers and soldiers grabbing land and disrupting the lives of Palestinians across the territory.
Published: August 10, 2026 ⢠1:00 AM IST ¡ Updated: August 10, 2026 ⢠1:39 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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After visiting the West Bank, the group of public figures known as "The Eldersâ has concluded that Israel âaims to make Palestine disappear physically, economically, culturally and politicallyâ.
Mary Robinson, former president of the Republic of Ireland and one of the leading members of The Elders, tells host Steve Clemons that the delegation was âshockedâ at how the situation has deteriorated since 2023. âIt starts with hate speech, clear talk about Jewish supremacy and annexation of the West Bank,â says Robinson, adding that the Israeli government affords âcomplete impunityâ for settlers and soldiers grabbing land and disrupting the lives of Palestinians across the territory.
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