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Originally Posted by DemolitionRed
The Tories were the ones who started peace talks in Northern Ireland. Prior to that though, John Hume and Gerry Adams had already started peace talks and were negotiating a ceasefire. All of this has stalled before the Labour party were elected in 1997. This is when Mo Mowlan, on behalf of the British Government asked for Corbyn to be go between.
This is a question put to Corbyn by the Jewish Chronicle and beneath is Corbyn's reply
Why do you associate with Hamas and Hezbollah and refer to them as your “friends”?
The term ‘friends’ was used purely as diplomatic language in the context of dialogue, not an endorsement of a particular set of views. In the difficult quest of establishing a peace, it is common for the term “friend” to be used as part of the process. “Friend” in this case becomes a term of diplomacy as an aid to dialogue between disparate groups rather than a description of a relationship or an endorsement of a set of views.
Jeremy has met many people with whom he profoundly disagrees, in order to try to promote a peace process. He has supported and continues to support peace and reconciliation processes in South Africa, Latin and Central America, Ireland and of course in the Middle East. He believes it is necessary to speak to people with whom there is disagreement – merely talking to people who already agree won't bring about a settlement.
http://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/14...even-questions |
Corbyn - NOW says - So what?
Did he once during those same speeches call the Israelis our 'FRIENDS'?
Did he hell - he called them; 'The Israelis'
And that was AFTER he insinuated that they were at fault for not granting one of his terrorist 'friends' leave to come here.
You can fool yourself but you ain't gonna fool old Kirk. Give me an Israeli any day and you can have Hezbollah and Hammas round to yours for tea - as long as it's not in this country.