About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of Ed Miliband's sanctions against illegal settlements in the West Bank and reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

As Ed Miliband announces sanctions against illegal settlements in the West Bank, the Matts take a holistic look at what the government hopes to achieve and at what cost. Does this make British Jews less safe? Are challenges to Miliband’s level of Jewishness fair? And will this action make any difference to the chances of a two-state solution? Also - 25 years after 9/11, the Matts discuss Matt d’Ancona’s epic piece commemorating the attack and its ever-unfolding consequences. And they welcome the great Emily Maitlis to The New World family. Enjoy! Produced by Matt Withers OFFER: Subscribe to The New World and get a free copy of Paul Mason's new book Reds . Head to https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Matt Withers

Guest: Emily Maitlis

Topics covered

• UK foreign policy
• Israel
• sanctions
• two-state solution
• 9/11 commemoration
• British Jews safety

Keywords

• UK foreign policy
• Israel
• Ed Miliband
• sanctions
• two-state solution
• 9/11
• Emily Maitlis

Sponsors

The New World

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Acast

Products: Paul Mason's new book Reds

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