30 dec 2016
The Palestinian Return Center (PRC) slammed on Thursday a speech by the American Secretary of State, John Kerry, on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, saying his comments pose a danger for Palestinians’ rights, particularly the right of return.
According to PRC, the call of Kerry to resettle refugees in countries other than their homes is unacceptable and is a flagrant violation of the international law.
On the basis of its committed position in defending the rights of Palestinian refugees and as an organization in special consultative status with the UN ECOSOC, PRC confirmed that breaching the Right of Return for Palestinian refugees is against international law, UN resolutions, and the Universal Declaration for Human Rights, which all grant the right of return.
PRC added that ignoring the right of return for millions of Palestinian refugees will indeed make attempts to achieve peace fail.
It noted that any discussions or negotiations should be based on and comply with international law. The right of return is well enshrined in international law.
PRC further stated that the reference of Kerry to the Nakba and Palestinian refugees’ plight is a new recognition of their suffering, adding that the only way to end it is to allow them to return to their native homes and villages.
On Wednesday, Kerry delivered a lengthy speech as part of his so-called “comprehensive peace vision.”
According to PRC, the call of Kerry to resettle refugees in countries other than their homes is unacceptable and is a flagrant violation of the international law.
On the basis of its committed position in defending the rights of Palestinian refugees and as an organization in special consultative status with the UN ECOSOC, PRC confirmed that breaching the Right of Return for Palestinian refugees is against international law, UN resolutions, and the Universal Declaration for Human Rights, which all grant the right of return.
PRC added that ignoring the right of return for millions of Palestinian refugees will indeed make attempts to achieve peace fail.
It noted that any discussions or negotiations should be based on and comply with international law. The right of return is well enshrined in international law.
PRC further stated that the reference of Kerry to the Nakba and Palestinian refugees’ plight is a new recognition of their suffering, adding that the only way to end it is to allow them to return to their native homes and villages.
On Wednesday, Kerry delivered a lengthy speech as part of his so-called “comprehensive peace vision.”
29 dec 2016
Trump with Don King
Speaking to journalists, US president-elect says Israel being treated 'very, very unfairly,' maintaining that countries that are 'horrible places' never get reprimanded; says UN could have potential, but could be a 'waste of time and money.'
US President-elect Donald Trump continued to tear into the UN for its disproportionate treatment against Israel, hours after US Secretary of State John Kerry gave a speech outlining his vision for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
Speaking to journalists in Florida, Trump said Israel is being treated "very, very unfairly," maintaining that countries that are "horrible places" never get reprimanded.
He also bemoaned the fact that Israel is "up for 20 reprimands" at the United Nations, whereas nations that are "horrible places, that treat people horribly, haven't even been reprimanded." Speaking to journalists, US president-elect says Israel being treated 'very, very unfairly,' maintaining that countries that are 'horrible places' never get reprimanded; says UN could have potential, but could be a 'waste of time and money.'
Shortly before Kerry’s speech Trump took to Twitter and posted: "We cannot continue to let Israel be treated with such total disdain and disrespect. They used to have a great friend in the US, but.......,"
Posting another one straight after, he made clear that the UN had become a foe of Israel’s.
"Not anymore. The beginning of the end was the horrible Iran deal, and now this (UN)! Stay strong Israel, January 20th is fast approaching!" he added, referring to when he takes over the White House from Democratic President Barack Obama.
During the same conversation with reporters, he refused to directly answer a question about whether Israel should stop building settlements, saying he is "very, very strong on Israel."
Addressing the general activities of the UN itself, Trump said it was responsible for causing many problems rather than solving them.
“So, if it lives up to the potential, it's a great thing,” Trump added. “And if it doesn't, it's a waste of time and money.”
Appearing alongside Trump was boxing promoter Don King who was carrying a number of flags, including an Israeli flag and calling for peace in the Middle East.
Speaking to journalists, US president-elect says Israel being treated 'very, very unfairly,' maintaining that countries that are 'horrible places' never get reprimanded; says UN could have potential, but could be a 'waste of time and money.'
US President-elect Donald Trump continued to tear into the UN for its disproportionate treatment against Israel, hours after US Secretary of State John Kerry gave a speech outlining his vision for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
Speaking to journalists in Florida, Trump said Israel is being treated "very, very unfairly," maintaining that countries that are "horrible places" never get reprimanded.
He also bemoaned the fact that Israel is "up for 20 reprimands" at the United Nations, whereas nations that are "horrible places, that treat people horribly, haven't even been reprimanded." Speaking to journalists, US president-elect says Israel being treated 'very, very unfairly,' maintaining that countries that are 'horrible places' never get reprimanded; says UN could have potential, but could be a 'waste of time and money.'
Shortly before Kerry’s speech Trump took to Twitter and posted: "We cannot continue to let Israel be treated with such total disdain and disrespect. They used to have a great friend in the US, but.......,"
Posting another one straight after, he made clear that the UN had become a foe of Israel’s.
"Not anymore. The beginning of the end was the horrible Iran deal, and now this (UN)! Stay strong Israel, January 20th is fast approaching!" he added, referring to when he takes over the White House from Democratic President Barack Obama.
During the same conversation with reporters, he refused to directly answer a question about whether Israel should stop building settlements, saying he is "very, very strong on Israel."
Addressing the general activities of the UN itself, Trump said it was responsible for causing many problems rather than solving them.
“So, if it lives up to the potential, it's a great thing,” Trump added. “And if it doesn't, it's a waste of time and money.”
Appearing alongside Trump was boxing promoter Don King who was carrying a number of flags, including an Israeli flag and calling for peace in the Middle East.
25 dec 2016
President-elect Trump with Carl Paladino at a rally in Albany, NY
Carl Paladino, a businessman who was co-chairman of Trump's New York State campaign, says he hopes the outgoing president 'catches mad cow disease'; on First Lady Michelle Obama he says: 'I'd like her to return to being a male and let loose in the outback of Zimbabwe.'
A Donald Trump ally has ignited widespread outrage after wishing for US President Barack Obama's death and making racially charged comments about the first lady.
Carl Paladino—a businessman who served as a co-chairman of the president-elect's New York State election campaign—made the incendiary jabs in a year-end feature published on Friday in Artvoice, a weekly newspaper in upstate New York.
Asked what he would "most like to see happen" in 2017, the former Republican candidate for governor of New York state said he hoped Obama "catches mad cow disease after being caught having relations" with a type of beef cattle and "dies before his trial."
When questioned what he would "most like to see go" next year, Paladino replied "Michelle Obama."
"I'd like her to return to being a male and let loose in the outback of Zimbabwe where she lives comfortably in a cave with Maxie, the gorilla."
Paladino's remarks quickly spurred angry reaction on social media and drew the ire of elected officials.
Andrew Cuomo—current New York governor who beat Paladino in 2010—slammed his ex-rival's comments as "racist, ugly and reprehensible."
"Paladino has a long history of racist and incendiary comments," Cuomo said in a statement. "His remarks do not reflect the sentiments or opinions of any real New Yorker.
"He has embarrassed the good people of the state with his latest hate-filled rage."
Trump did not personally defend or call out his political ally, though a spokeswoman for the president-elect said the comments "are absolutely reprehensible, and they serve no place in our public discourse," according to the New York Times.
Facing broad condemnation, Paladino published an open letter that his remarks had "nothing to do with race." In the statement he went on to call Obama "a yellow-bellied coward" and said the first lady should "leave and go someplace she will be happy."
Paladino—a developer in the city of Buffalo, New York—visited Trump Tower earlier this month, a meeting he described to The Buffalo News as "very warm."
Carl Paladino, a businessman who was co-chairman of Trump's New York State campaign, says he hopes the outgoing president 'catches mad cow disease'; on First Lady Michelle Obama he says: 'I'd like her to return to being a male and let loose in the outback of Zimbabwe.'
A Donald Trump ally has ignited widespread outrage after wishing for US President Barack Obama's death and making racially charged comments about the first lady.
Carl Paladino—a businessman who served as a co-chairman of the president-elect's New York State election campaign—made the incendiary jabs in a year-end feature published on Friday in Artvoice, a weekly newspaper in upstate New York.
Asked what he would "most like to see happen" in 2017, the former Republican candidate for governor of New York state said he hoped Obama "catches mad cow disease after being caught having relations" with a type of beef cattle and "dies before his trial."
When questioned what he would "most like to see go" next year, Paladino replied "Michelle Obama."
"I'd like her to return to being a male and let loose in the outback of Zimbabwe where she lives comfortably in a cave with Maxie, the gorilla."
Paladino's remarks quickly spurred angry reaction on social media and drew the ire of elected officials.
Andrew Cuomo—current New York governor who beat Paladino in 2010—slammed his ex-rival's comments as "racist, ugly and reprehensible."
"Paladino has a long history of racist and incendiary comments," Cuomo said in a statement. "His remarks do not reflect the sentiments or opinions of any real New Yorker.
"He has embarrassed the good people of the state with his latest hate-filled rage."
Trump did not personally defend or call out his political ally, though a spokeswoman for the president-elect said the comments "are absolutely reprehensible, and they serve no place in our public discourse," according to the New York Times.
Facing broad condemnation, Paladino published an open letter that his remarks had "nothing to do with race." In the statement he went on to call Obama "a yellow-bellied coward" and said the first lady should "leave and go someplace she will be happy."
Paladino—a developer in the city of Buffalo, New York—visited Trump Tower earlier this month, a meeting he described to The Buffalo News as "very warm."