In this episode, we discuss the history of Palestine and it’s foreign affairs. Annaig gives a rundown of the extensive history of the conflicts between Palestine and Israel. Henna explains how these issues are continuing to this day and the Irish relationship with Palestine. We also discuss the American foreign policies with Israel and other countries in the Middle East and the differences between the Trump Administration and Biden Administration when it comes to Middle Eastern foreign policy and the US funding of militaries in the East.

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