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Crash Course With Michael Walker
Britain's Israel Lobby (w/ Hil Aked)
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Is the West's unconditional support for Israel thanks to the existence of a powerful Israel lobby?
I spoke to Hil Aked about Britain's Israel lobby, and its activity during the war on Gaza.
Hil Aked is author of "Friends of Israel: The Backlash Against Palestine Solidarity" - https://www.versobooks.com/en-gb/products/723-friends-of-israel
Twitter: @hil_aked
Website: hilaked.com
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