Trump and Palestine
Ilan Pappe|/by/ilan-pappe
Ilan Pappe|/by/ilan-pappe
Georgetown University Qatar|/source/georgetown-university-qatar
By: Ilan Pappe Source: Georgetown University Qatar Mar 13, 2018 No Comments
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Historian, social activist, and author Professor Ilan Pappé discuses the opportunities and challenges facing Palestine during the term of President Donald Trump.
Published on Jan 31, 2018
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