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Gillian Mackay: “I don’t think the conversation at that point is helpful because it focuses on definitions rather than actually focusing…”

On the recordOctober 18, 2026
I don’t think the conversation at that point is helpful because it focuses on definitions rather than actually focusing on how we achieve peace for the region as a whole and make sure that self determination for those there is what we’re talking about and how we get to that point of peace.
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Gillian Mackay
Scottish Green Party

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the debate on Zionism and peace in the Middle East.

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