The Elders say Israel 'trying to make Palestine disappear'
Former Irish President Mary Robinson and the Elders delegation conclude Israel is erasing Palestine physically, economically, culturally and politically.
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A delegation of international public figures known as 'The Elders,' led by former Irish President Mary Robinson, visited the West Bank and concluded that Israel "aims to make Palestine disappear physically, economically, culturally and politically." Robinson told Al Jazeera the group was "shocked" at the deterioration since 2023, citing hate speech, Jewish supremacy rhetoric, annexation plans, and what she characterized as complete impunity for Israeli settlers and soldiers.
- The Elders delegation concluded Israel aims to erase Palestine across physical, economic, cultural and political dimensions.
- Mary Robinson stated the situation has dramatically deteriorated since 2023, citing hate speech, annexation rhetoric, and alleged impunity for Israeli settlers and soldiers.
- Robinson identified the pattern as beginning with hate speech and progressing to land seizure and Palestinian displacement.
How it unfolded
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Event Elders delegation visit conclusion
The Elders delegation completed a visit to the West Bank and released findings on Israel's policies.
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Report Mary Robinson statement to Al Jazeera
Former Irish President Robinson described Israel as 'erasing Palestine' across multiple dimensions and stated the delegation was "shocked" at conditions.
“Israel 'erasing Palestine physically, economically, culturally and politically'.”
Mary Robinson · Mastodon ↗ -
Report Robinson details mechanisms of erasure
Robinson identified hate speech, Jewish supremacy rhetoric, and annexation plans as starting points, and alleged complete impunity for settlers and soldiers.
“It starts with hate speech, clear talk about Jewish supremacy and annexation of the West Bank”
Mary Robinson · Mastodon ↗ - 188 weeks quiet
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Event Baseline for comparison
The Elders conducted previous assessments; conditions have deteriorated significantly since this point.
What people are saying verbatim
“Israel 'erasing Palestine physically, economically, culturally and politically'.”
Mary Robinson, Former Irish President, Elders member · Al Jazeera ↗ · Aug 8
“It starts with hate speech, clear talk about Jewish supremacy and annexation of the West Bank”
Mary Robinson, Former Irish President, Elders member · Al Jazeera ↗ · Aug 8
“aims to make Palestine disappear physically, economically, culturally and politically”
The Elders, International delegation · Al Jazeera ↗ · Aug 8
“the delegation was "shocked" at how the situation has deteriorated since 2023”
Mary Robinson, Former Irish President, Elders member · Al Jazeera ↗ · Aug 8
“the Israeli government affords "complete impunity" for settlers and soldiers grabbing land and disrupting the lives of Palestinians across the territory”
Mary Robinson, Former Irish President, Elders member · Al Jazeera ↗ · Aug 8