Ilan Pappé: EU sanctions on Israel comparable to those on Russia could save thousands of Palestinians, historian argues

Summary

Ilan Pappé, Israeli historian and author of 'The End of Israel', argues in this interview that the European Union should impose sanctions on Israel similar to those imposed on Russia, claiming this would save thousands of Palestinian lives. He describes the conflict with Iran as a political war aimed at helping Netanyahu win elections. Pappé discusses the transformation of Israeli society, the failure of the two-state solution, and what he calls the "Zionist project's" trajectory toward what he terms "the end of Israel." He criticizes Western governments for complicity and calls for international pressure including arms embargoes and sanctions.