British activist abducted by West Bank settlers and deported by Israel - The Latest
Summary
The Guardian’s Emma Graham-Harrison discusses the kidnapping and deportation of British activist Finn Jockin by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. She details a surge in settler violence, including sieges on Palestinian homes and attacks on American journalists, noting the complicity of Israeli security forces. The episode also covers Israel’s E1 settlement plan and the growing international pressure for sanctions, highlighting that even prominent Israeli figures now call for external intervention to curb "Jewish terrorism."
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Introduction: Kidnapping of British activist in West Bank
Details of Finn Jockin's abduction by settlers
Israeli police justification and deportation
Systemic nature of violence and UK government response
Surge in violence and far-right government support
Siege of Khusra and attack on US citizen's home
Impunity and attacks on American journalists
US response and lack of consequences for Israel
E1 settlement plan and international condemnation
Calls for sanctions from within Israel and Ramah Emanuel
Closing remarks and promotion of Politics Weekly
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