About this episode

A dialogue about the future of Gaza and Palestine featuring key diplomats and historians.

Listen to former First Minister, Humza Yousaf, in a dialogue about the future of Gaza and Palestine with current Palestine Ambassador, Husam Zomlot, who joins from the region, along with veteran Palestinian diplomat, Afif Safieh, and William Dalrymple, who explains why Britain bears a particular historic responsibility towards it. Featuring: William Dalrymple Afif Safieh Humza Yousaf Husam Zomlot This session is delivered in partnership with the Britain Palestine Project: https://britainpalestineproject.org Beyond Borders Scotland: https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com Hear more from William Dalrymple: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sBh58hSTReUQiK4axYUVx?si=a2747800feba4f53 Audio Editor: Aedan Wilson

People in this episode

Guests: Husam Zomlot, Humza Yousaf, Afif Safieh, William Dalrymple

Topics covered

• Gaza
• Palestine
• diplomacy
• British responsibility
• Middle East politics

Keywords

• Gaza
• Palestine
• diplomacy
• British history
• Middle East

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Britain Palestine Project, Beyond Borders Scotland

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