The event is organised by the Socialist Worker.
Speakers:
- Antony Loewenstein (freelance journalist & author, currently writing book on the Israel/Palestine conflict)
- Jarvis Ryan (ISO)
“The demise of Ariel Sharon led to outpourings of praise from governments and media worldwide. They presented an image of a man who made the transition from soldier to ‘man of peace’. His withdrawal of settlers from Gaza and founding of the political party Kadima are said to show his commitment to putting the peace process back on track. But Sharon opposed every genuine attempt to deliver peace with the Palestinians. This forum will critically examine the motivations behind the Gaza pullout, and look at the prospects for peace and justice in the Middle East in the post-Sharon era.
“All welcome.”
This is the first of many public talks I will be conducting in the coming months.
I’ll see if I can make it.
Hmm, I have gone off the ISO over the last few years. They seemed to forget the notion of volunteerism (if you know what I mean). And their bickering with other leftist mobs was tiresome.
Nonetheless, shall see if I can get along.
Jarvis Ryan was a pretty good speaker when last I heard him, and writes prolifically.
Fair enough. My philosophy is to speak to a wide range of people, from those with whom I agree and disagree. And in the coming months, I hope to be doing a little of both.