Israel: Only “severe sanctions” will bring about change – Miko Peled

Five Minutes to Midnight

The son of Israeli General Matityahu Peled, writer and human rights campaigner Miko Peled says Israeli Jews are indifferent towards the Palestinian people, their plight and the injustice committed against them. With rampant racism characterising most Israelis’ attitudes towards the Palestinian people, he says Israeli recognition of the need for justice for the Palestinians can be brought about only “by bringing Israeli society to their knees, like was done with white South African society… through severe sanctions, closure of all diplomatic missions, ending all trade and all commerce”, and making sure that Israel does not participate in any international sports, academic or cultural events.