On Thursday 26 March 2015, Caabu had a letter published in the Independent about the White House's comments on Israel's occupation of Palestine.
Israel’s never-ending occupation
26 March 2015
Finally the White House is prepared to state the obvious, even if five decades too late (report, 24 March). When the White House chief of staff states that: "An occupation that has lasted for almost 50 years must end," it signals the oval office is at last recognising that Israel must bring this never-ending occupation to a close.
But when the White House and Benjamin Netanyahu eventually decide to kiss and make up, will leading figures from the administration drop this line? They should not. Moreover, it would be welcome to hear such statements from the British Prime minister.
Whatever solution is agreed upon, nothing can go forward while the occupation lasts. A Palestinain state cannot be free under occupation. It is the hourly, daily, yearly denail of the basic freedoms that any people should enjoy and an act of aggression that has to be brought to an end.
Chris Doyle
Director, Caabu
