Spain has Trebled its donations apparently, Thankyou Spain the world will never forget your kindness and compassion. Thankyou Owen for being a voice for the oppressed and silenced, thankyou Chris for being a guest. Great video thankyou.
Money to UNRWA =>> Money to Billionaire Hamas leaders. Their combined net worth is estimated 11 Billion $ (Google it, it was reported in news worldwide), where do you think the money came from?
China gives $1 million and I’ve heard no sign that will stop. Hopefully they will increase. It would be a strong geo political move even if they are not moved to for moral reasons.
Very impressive performance. I think possibly the most important point he makes is that the Arab countries should step into the breach and fund UNRWA, remove the reliance on the US and the rest of the western powers.
@@tonydalton459Talk is cheap and easy. Why haven’t they. Not now but years ago. Because they don’t really give a damn and the only time they pretend that they care is when their populations become restless. Thats the culture in that part of the world.
As an arab myself, i am so ashamed and embarrassed by these 'arab leaders' who only care about their position as presidents and kings over human lives. Truly shameful and disgusting
This is why the USA and UK always opposed any move to real Democracy in the region and the Rest of the world, When there was a Democracy in Iran who helped over throw it to give the Iranian people the Shah against their will? They do not want democracies that will try and look after the peoples interests, they want Puppet Governments that will favor their Corporate interests over the interests of their own people.
This is why the Middle East has so many conflicts because they don't unite. "United we stand, divided we fall". If Israel can get all of Palestine land, the Arab countries share border to Israel will be at risk facing the same fate of Palestine ..
"But those mps aren't being controlled by Hamas." ----- by the folks who claims that Pope Francis is basically loves Hamas Boy do I wish I am alive when history writes about this....
"hamas boy" listen to yourself. I assume you're an adult but come across as much younger. Apologies if you're an actual child though. If not, leave the playground level insults in your past @@trygd100
Chris Gunness is not only one of the best informed persons about UNRWA and the situation of the Palestine refugees, he’s also one of the very few to be bravely outspoken about the Israel’s hypocrisy and that of its supporters. We very much miss him in UNRWA in this terribly trying times.
Brilliant interview. Thank you for all that you are doing, Owen. Chris Gunness was so knowledgeable, clear and honest. I hope the Arab world comes forward to UNWRA's aid.
Palestinian funding is questioned whereas this country has been funded and defended in UN and international courts by US ,UK and Europe for last 75 now....Hypocrites of this century
Saying "we can't verify but the sources are credible" can be translated into "we don't call the shots and if our master's say it's true then who are we to ask for evidence before we pass judgment". This is why we need term limits and other electoral reforms.
These are exactly the same "credible sources" who gave us WMDs as the excuse to invade Iraq in 2003. Blinken & Co. believe the public have the attention span of a goldfish. Some do, as evidenced by those who have consumed wholesale the Hasbara koolaid in every comment thread. However, it is a painful insult to people like me who lived through the first NeoCon PR barrage that we have forgotten it so easily.
Thank you Messrs Guinness & Jones, I want to share this with a friend in Jordan to try to show “the west” aren’t all a**holes. This information is extraordinary. As a UK citizen thank you for your hard hard work.
Money to UNRWA =>> Money to Billionaire Hamas leaders. Their combined net worth is estimated 11 Billion $ (Google it, it was reported in news worldwide), where do you think the money came from?
@@marcoaurelio8058 most is aipac-funded support (aka aipac-coerced support) for israel's colonialist actions in Gaza. My question is "How many Innocents will the US & UK permit israel to slaughter today?"
I can't believe this is going on. The decision to withdraw funding is disgusting and truly deplorable. The Gazans need UNRWA right now more than ever. I am truly blown away by the Western world, and am ashamed to be a westerner right now.
I know the feeling I'm British and I'm utterly ashamed that my country is so complicit in genocide. The Palestinian people need the help of the UNRWA so desperately right now. Yet my country has pulled the plug on funding it.This is nothing short of a disgrace.
The UK governments reaction by defunding UNWRA makes me ashamed to be a UK subject. The Scottish government continuing to fund the organisation gives me hope! 🏴
You shouldn't be ashamed. It doesn't matter. You're no more British than you are French, You're not Cantonese and you're not Nigerian. You are the only the silent permanent witness within.
True, and it is SO important that you voice it out to the government. It’s not only outrageous what they are doing, it is worse that they do it in the name of UK citizens
Such an informative piece, Mr Gunness has explained so much in such a clear, thoughtful and concise way. Thank you. He must go on national news networks.
Literally the rug has been pulled from under the Palestinians....This is so sick. I am totally gobsmacked...great speaker with Owen. Love and freedom to all Palestinians. Owen is tops with fantastic guests . He's educating us bigtime
@@firetjue4099Really? I had the impression that the Norwegian government had a pro Palestinian stand from the beginning. Can you please provide me with links with more info about the alleged vote? Thanx!
Never forget that collective punishment is a war crime. The government acted on 'intelligence' without verifying facts and ultimately punished everyone who was dependent on the company providing humanitarian aid.
The present spokesperson for UNWRA said that they must get approval for their employee list from the Israeli government! Great podcast, thank you, and thank goodness for factual, truthful, independent journalism 🎉
This gentleman knows what he is talking about, he is highly focused, rational , constructive and eloquant. His exasperation and frustration with this horrible situation jumps out of the screen. Thanks Owen.👍
The rest of the world (Russia, China, India, Middle East, Africa) is probably losing all respect for us in the West. We preach human rights to others but supply arms to assist the potential Genocide and now starve the poorest
I m from the west. I fear for us but we have brought it upon ourselves and not only because what happens in Gaza. There is so much that piles up and ordinary people here absolutely can not see it.
Thank you Owen - I cry and pray every evening for the Palestinians and honestly hearing from you makes a whole difference to my day and gives me so much hope…you are an inspiration and a hero!!!
the heartbreaking fact is those Gazans wouldn't need UNRWA for help if they weren't sieged. Gazans are very intelligent and can support themselves without the UNRWA. they are resourceful and brilliant merchants. UNRWA's importance, in fact, is the Confession of international community that there is an unlawful condition in Palestine, the attack on UNRWA is deeper than humanitarian crime.
Somebody needs to sue the BBC AND the Israeli Government for this abominable slander against the successful military operation of Hamas on October 7, 2023. On that day NO women or children were sexually abused in ANY WAY. Furthermore, MOST of the Israelies killed that day were killed by IDF helicopter and tank fire. NEW Israeli LIES to UK MPs Lucy (the LIAR) Manning is peddling for Hasbara Hooligans on the BBC. 31st January 2024, 06:26 EST By Lucy Manning BBC News Israelis tell British MPs of evidence of Hamas sexual violence
So incredibly well put! His analogies are some of the best I’ve heard! He does such a great job at making it relatable to people completely removed from the Middle East!
It's normal that some Palestinians were employed by UNRWA. They were helping in every levels of needs. Israel is feed by USA big Time. Shame on isrealis
We need to get this shared far and wide. UNRWA is an organisation that takes care of refugee camps that have been formed as a result of the wars created by the West, US, UK and Australia, in the Middle East. Israel has certainly got a hold of these countries by the balls. I am starting to really believe (one of the reasons) that these wars happened to protect Israel, to weaken these countries.
Owen needs our help too. Let him know that we who visit his channel are doing our bit by encouraging all our friends and family to boycott all US, UK, and Israeli goods and getting our public representatives involved.
The West owes a great debt of gratitude to independent journalism. Thank you Owen and independent journalists all around the world for committing yourselves to truth and morality.
No. There are a very large majority of people in every country across the world who want the same thing as you. Stay focus and hold tight to your humanity.
Agreed. You know you can donate privately to UNRWA? I made the decision to do so and encourage anyone being able to do so and reading this to do the same.
@@garydixon4290 all because Nethenya's and nazionist's malicious allegations are not stacking up - and the global majority see a pattern of endless lying to mislead and a motive to commit further "genoside" by the evil war.criminals.
@@garydixon4290 @garydixon4290 Yep...because nazionist's ma.licious allegations are not stacking up - and the global majority see a clear pattern of endless lying with intent to mislead and a motive to commit further "geno.side" by the west war.crimin@ls.
Please don't hold everyone accountable. As a UK citizen I know there are millions of people who are disgusted by the actions of our government. We stand for humanity 🙏
Too bloody right mate. As a UK resident, I am ashamed of my country. I hope the world doesn't believe that we all think that way. I think the majority support the Palestinians
just don't confuse being american or british people with israel supporters. a lot of us find israel evil and we have been lied to for decades. israel was a HUGE mistake.
Oh and ever time Blinken touch down in Israel, he is greeted “Welcome home!” Remember that when you vote again!!! Toss Biden and his two other amigos out of office!
Im sickened over that. 😡 Looks like our hopes lie with the BRICS countries and the rest of the world. I believe most of the G8 countries are following their master, the USA.
Will the US (and other countries) stop the funding of Israel because of crimes committed by messianic settlers, with the help of the Israeli army!!) in the West Bank?
Just heard on another podcast that the number of UNRWA staff accused has gone down from 12 to 4. Two staff accused by Israel are dead, 1 staff member has not even been identified and another accused doesn't even work at UNRWA.
Wow thank you... Exactly the outcome I anticipated. Like all the other accusations made by Israel , it is proved false if you wait a couple of weeks. Do you have a reference for this information? Grayzone?
What about the fact that after ICJ putting Is Rael on trial for gen*cide, the same western governments did not pull the plug on military aid? After all a trial by an international court has more weight than an accusation by Is Rael???
Money to UNRWA =>> Money to Billionaire Hamas leaders. Their combined net worth is estimated 11 Billion $ (Google it, it was reported in news worldwide), where do you think the money came from?
The USA SAYS they want to avoid a wider conflict, but I’m believing they WANT the wider conflict and are doing everything in their power to advance it.
Yes because Netanyahu is doing everything he can to stay out of jail. He doesn't care about the hostages and he's also sent his family to America to be safe. Stuff the Israeli population he doesn't care.
I think Israel is the one that wants a wider conflict and wants to drag the US into it. USA (at least under the democrats) doesn't actually want a wider conflict, but for some reason, they just can't say no to Israel.
@@burninghard sometimes I and other people purposefully misspell things to try and get past the YT censorship as it seems certain Keywords set it off and your comments vanish. Not sure if UNRWA falls into it.
They have used their killer argument, that the ICJ is antisemitic and south africa the legal arm of Hamas. 🤪 This is so crazy. Israel needs professional help.
@@sginrummy88 yes, you're right. The problem is that many (if not most) of the palestinian refugees are counted as refugees only by unrwa definition which are different from all other refugees. E.g. those, who have another citizenship (like jordan - about 2 mil) would not be considered refugees by unchr. But their children and grandchildren are all refugees...
I have never gorgotten seeing Chris break down and cry in the last big war against Palestine (forgotten year)I was living in Cyprus and saw in real time Israel warplanes leave Cyprus abd pound Gaza.They said then they would clear the tunnels....never did.
Defunding UNRWA is criminal and collective punishment, knowing it will put in danger the lives of millions of people including huge numbers of children!
