Frank Barat, Russell Tribunal on Palestine, clips: Justice Richard Goldstone, UN Investigative Team on Gaza, Stephane Hessel, Ken Coates, Mazin Qumsiyeh
The Russell Tribunal on Palestine is strengthening the cause of peace by helping to call attention to violations of international law, documenting who is responsible, aiding global calls for accountability.
Produced by Dori Smith
Clips: Palestine, Mazin B. Qumsiyeh, Israeli soldiers use concussion grenades during peaceful protest by Palestinians over lack of access to Jerusalem.
Russell Tribunal on Palestine, Stephane Hessel, Ken Coates, introductions, meaning of tribunal and history.
Justice Richard Goldstone, Yale University, February 2, 2010 avail. online in full.
Contact Dori Smith, talknationradio@gmail.com for further information.
Due to the extreme nature of rights violations and war crimes in Gaza during 2008-2009-2010, we are focusing on that part of the world. Our accountability series will also include a look at efforts to bring the USA to the ICC over rendition, Iraq and Afghan War crimes of the USA and UK revisited, and more.
Please note that in our script we describe a recent meeting between CT peace activists and Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd Dist. We will also be covering the US supply of military aircraft to Israel, who profits, what will they be used for, why is the State Dept. funding a trip to Israel for Courtney that will include UTC, United Technologies. UTC has an office in Israel.
