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The battle for the global narrative about the occupation of Palestine: Lawfare, advocacy and repression

Date
Friday 12 December 2025
Time
Address
Wijnhaven
Turfmarkt 99
2511 DP The Hague
Room
3.46

This event examines Israeli and Palestinian influencing strategies and the limitations that are imposed on the ability of Palestinians, Israeli human rights organisations and peacebuilding groups to tell their story to a global audience. Organised in partnership with the Clingendael Institute, this roundtable of experts examines the battle for opinion and the opportunities and limitations that Palestinians and their allies face in the struggle for rights and justice.

Speakers

  • Christian Henderson (chair)
  • Ilan Pappé (Professor Exeter University, author of ‘Lobbying for Zionism’)
  • Mariam Barghouti (Palestinian journalist and analyst)
  • Aisja Hamed (co-founder of Fikra, a literary magazine)
  • Erwin van Veen (senior researcher at Clingendael)

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