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SUMMARY:Israel and Palestine: Why is there so much conflict in the Middle East?
DESCRIPTION:This month\, Andrew (Adam) Smalley will be leading a discussion on the current situation in the Middle East.\n\n\n\nJews have been persecuted throughout the ages. ln response to a massacre of Israelis and the subsequent hostage taking\, Palestine is being attacked. Many people are protesting for a ceasfire\, and some are calling for a Free Palestine\, 100s of thousands across the UK in 2024 \n\n\n\nMany people will mix or confuse a desire for capitalism with cheap oil and gas from the Middle East\, exported to Europe and North America\, with the greed of Israel to land grab. As says the Bible\, “Why look for a speck in someone else’s eye when you have a plank in your own” \n\n\n\nThis presentation is to look at all the arguments that might support the underlying problems. Maybe it’s the power structures of Arabic countries and the West’s need for an ally in the Middle East\, or even a foothold to maintain low oil and gas prices. \n\n\n\nWhat can an average person do positively in response to the gradual destruction of Gaza and its people? How can they respond without offending a whole nation of people who\, on the whole\, are completely against what’s happening in Gaza\, just as many British people were against Tony Blair’s war in Iraq. \n\n\n\nSo join us for an interesting debate/discussion. All opinions are welcome\, we only ask that you respect the opinions of others and refrain from any abusive language. \n\n\n\nThe event is free under the priviso that everyone buys at least one drink from the bar downstairs (non-alcoholic beverages are available). \n\n\n\nLook forward to debating with everyone. \n\n\n\n\nSIGNUP AT MEETUP
URL:https://www.freethinkers.org.uk/event/israel-and-palestine-why-is-there-so-much-conflict-in-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:Lincolnshire Poacher\, Nottingham\, 161-163 Mansfield Rd\, Nottingham\, NG1 3FR\, United Kingdom
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