Former Irish President Mary Robinson says Israel is erasing Palestine physically, economically, culturally, and politically following a visit to the West Bank.
Key facts
- •The Elders is a group of public figures that recently conducted a visit to the West Bank.
- •Mary Robinson served as the president of the Republic of Ireland.
- •The delegation expressed shock at the level of deterioration in the region since 2023.
- •Robinson accused the Israeli government of granting impunity to settlers and soldiers.
Following a visit to the West Bank, the group of public figures known as The Elders has concluded that Israel aims to make Palestine disappear physically, economically, culturally, and politically. Mary Robinson, a former president of Ireland and a leading member of the group, stated that the delegation was shocked by the deterioration of the situation since 2023.
Allegations of impunity and hate speech
Mary Robinson stated that the current situation is characterized by hate speech and explicit discussions regarding Jewish supremacy and the annexation of the West Bank. She further alleged that the Israeli government provides complete impunity to settlers and soldiers who seize land and disrupt the lives of Palestinians throughout the territory.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Al Jazeera.
