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Sep 10
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Labour shifts on Israel, but what differ...

The Guardian
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It has been a huge week for Labour as Ed Miliband shifted the party’s stance on Israel by announcing sanctions on the illegal settlements in the West Bank and describing what is happening as ethnic cleansing. What is behind this shift, and will it make any difference on the ground?. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theg ... Show More
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