Victor Kattan
@victorkattan.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of Public International Law @UoN | formerly @NUS | member @TGC | editorial board @AsianJIL | International Law, International Criminal Law, Law of Armed Conflict, History of International Law
ORCID: 0000-0001-5109-5933
ORCID: 0000-0001-5109-5933
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Listen to the latest @europeanisa.bsky.social podcast episode now!
This month we’re joined by @ebadarin.com and @victorkattan.bsky.social to discuss why the recognition of Palestinian statehood has caused such intense debate.
voices-the-eisa-podcast.podigee.io/37-new-episode
This month we’re joined by @ebadarin.com and @victorkattan.bsky.social to discuss why the recognition of Palestinian statehood has caused such intense debate.
voices-the-eisa-podcast.podigee.io/37-new-episode
Why is…the Recognition of Palestinian Statehood Causing Debate?
In this special Voices episode, we unpack the recent recognition of Palestinian statehood by several Western governments, including the UK, France, Portugal, Canada, and Australia. The move came short...
voices-the-eisa-podcast.podigee.io
November 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Listen to the latest @europeanisa.bsky.social podcast episode now!
This month we’re joined by @ebadarin.com and @victorkattan.bsky.social to discuss why the recognition of Palestinian statehood has caused such intense debate.
voices-the-eisa-podcast.podigee.io/37-new-episode
This month we’re joined by @ebadarin.com and @victorkattan.bsky.social to discuss why the recognition of Palestinian statehood has caused such intense debate.
voices-the-eisa-podcast.podigee.io/37-new-episode
#Palestine36 is performing well at the box office (for a small independent film). Thanks to all of you who have already seen it. Given the interest in the film it is showing at even more cinemas across the U.K. and Ireland next week. Please see the listings here:
November 5, 2025 at 9:27 AM
#Palestine36 is performing well at the box office (for a small independent film). Thanks to all of you who have already seen it. Given the interest in the film it is showing at even more cinemas across the U.K. and Ireland next week. Please see the listings here:
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This was a good watch, with @victorkattan.bsky.social and @profmabon.bsky.social not being shy about blasting the stupid idea of having Blair run Gaza. Who ever thought of that one should read some history books. It's hardly a secret why that's a terrible idea. www.aljazeera.com/video/inside...
Will Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories?
Talks to implement Donald Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza are under way.
www.aljazeera.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:24 PM
This was a good watch, with @victorkattan.bsky.social and @profmabon.bsky.social not being shy about blasting the stupid idea of having Blair run Gaza. Who ever thought of that one should read some history books. It's hardly a secret why that's a terrible idea. www.aljazeera.com/video/inside...
I was interviewed for this podcast with Andrew West on
@abcnewsbot.bsky.social about developments in Gaza and the "Britain Owes Palestine campaign" that seeks an apology from Britain for war crimes in Palestine in the 1930s. You can listen to it here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
@abcnewsbot.bsky.social about developments in Gaza and the "Britain Owes Palestine campaign" that seeks an apology from Britain for war crimes in Palestine in the 1930s. You can listen to it here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
October 15, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I was interviewed for this podcast with Andrew West on
@abcnewsbot.bsky.social about developments in Gaza and the "Britain Owes Palestine campaign" that seeks an apology from Britain for war crimes in Palestine in the 1930s. You can listen to it here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
@abcnewsbot.bsky.social about developments in Gaza and the "Britain Owes Palestine campaign" that seeks an apology from Britain for war crimes in Palestine in the 1930s. You can listen to it here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
“Half the [Palestinian] population that was expelled in 1948 were expelled when Britain was still responsible for law and order in the territory [and] a lot of the tactics that the Israeli army has been using over the decades were learned from the British.”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘For the sake of peace’: why a Palestinian forgives the Israeli soldier who shot him
Exclusive: Munib al-Masri Jr is part of a campaign asking the UK to help create a ‘just future’ in Palestine – starting with an apology for its role in the crisis
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM
“Half the [Palestinian] population that was expelled in 1948 were expelled when Britain was still responsible for law and order in the territory [and] a lot of the tactics that the Israeli army has been using over the decades were learned from the British.”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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"... a new film by Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir, Palestine 1936, which premieres in the UK this month. The film stars Jeremy Irons as the notorious British High Commissioner in Palestine, Arthur Wauchope (1874–1947)"
Your long weekend read by yours truly :-) There is something new here for everyone. The hidden history of British war crimes in Palestine — and the campaign for an apology - ABC Religion & Ethics www.abc.net.au/religion/hid...
The hidden history of British war crimes in Palestine — and the campaign for an apology - ABC Religion & Ethics
The UK government has belatedly recognised a Palestinian state, but memories of British repression in “mandate Palestine” linger — if the UK is sincere about wanting to foster a peaceful future, it ne...
www.abc.net.au
October 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
"... a new film by Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir, Palestine 1936, which premieres in the UK this month. The film stars Jeremy Irons as the notorious British High Commissioner in Palestine, Arthur Wauchope (1874–1947)"
Your long weekend read by yours truly :-) There is something new here for everyone. The hidden history of British war crimes in Palestine — and the campaign for an apology - ABC Religion & Ethics www.abc.net.au/religion/hid...
The hidden history of British war crimes in Palestine — and the campaign for an apology - ABC Religion & Ethics
The UK government has belatedly recognised a Palestinian state, but memories of British repression in “mandate Palestine” linger — if the UK is sincere about wanting to foster a peaceful future, it ne...
www.abc.net.au
October 10, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Your long weekend read by yours truly :-) There is something new here for everyone. The hidden history of British war crimes in Palestine — and the campaign for an apology - ABC Religion & Ethics www.abc.net.au/religion/hid...
The great students of Nottingham have invited me to speak about the origins of the conflict in Gaza and Britain’s role in that history alongside Professor Andreas Bieler who will be speaking about contemporary issues and what we can do about them. This is happening on Tuesday in Coates Auditorium.
October 9, 2025 at 6:14 AM
The great students of Nottingham have invited me to speak about the origins of the conflict in Gaza and Britain’s role in that history alongside Professor Andreas Bieler who will be speaking about contemporary issues and what we can do about them. This is happening on Tuesday in Coates Auditorium.
「パレスチナ巡る外交政策に謝罪を」 英政府に請願書を提出 訴訟も検討(2025年10月2日) youtu.be/m4iaawpdhqg?... via @YouTube coverage of the britainowespalestine campaign in Japan!
October 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
「パレスチナ巡る外交政策に謝罪を」 英政府に請願書を提出 訴訟も検討(2025年10月2日) youtu.be/m4iaawpdhqg?... via @YouTube coverage of the britainowespalestine campaign in Japan!
I appeared on Al Jazeera’s Inside Story yesterday where I joined former UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights @ajgilmour.bsky.social and professor Simon Mabon to discuss the #Trump 20-point plan for #Gaza. You can watch it here: youtu.be/rSjnmYaQilw?...
October 6, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I appeared on Al Jazeera’s Inside Story yesterday where I joined former UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights @ajgilmour.bsky.social and professor Simon Mabon to discuss the #Trump 20-point plan for #Gaza. You can watch it here: youtu.be/rSjnmYaQilw?...
This is a message for my Mandarin-speaking friends! Does the first sentence in Article II of the Apartheid Convention -- copied below -- use the word 'racial groups' or 'ethnic groups' when translated into English? Is there any difference in Mandarin between race and ethnicity? Thanks in advance!!
October 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
This is a message for my Mandarin-speaking friends! Does the first sentence in Article II of the Apartheid Convention -- copied below -- use the word 'racial groups' or 'ethnic groups' when translated into English? Is there any difference in Mandarin between race and ethnicity? Thanks in advance!!
My interview with To Vima - this time in English, for those, like me, who can’t read Greek :-) UK Recognition of Palestine: A Double-edged Sword also features quotes from Ilan Pappe and @yairwallach.bsky.social www.tovima.com/world/uk-rec...
UK Recognition of Palestine: A Double-edged Sword
What distinguished academics told TO BHMA International edition about the United Kingdom’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state
www.tovima.com
October 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
My interview with To Vima - this time in English, for those, like me, who can’t read Greek :-) UK Recognition of Palestine: A Double-edged Sword also features quotes from Ilan Pappe and @yairwallach.bsky.social www.tovima.com/world/uk-rec...
The Greek newspaper TO VIMA just published an interview with me about the UK's decision to recognise Palestine. If you can read Greek, you can read it here: www.tovima.gr/2025/09/27/w...
#Palestine #recognition #Greece
#Palestine #recognition #Greece
«Δίκοπο μαχαίρι» για το Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο η αναγνώριση της Παλαιστίνης - Η πίεση στον Στάρμερ | ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ
Τι λένε διακεκριμένοι ακαδημαϊκοί στο «Βήμα» για την απόφαση του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου να αναγνωρίσει παλαιστινιακό κράτος. Το ισχυρό μήνυμα για την ανάγκη ειρήνης στην περιοχή
www.tovima.gr
September 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The Greek newspaper TO VIMA just published an interview with me about the UK's decision to recognise Palestine. If you can read Greek, you can read it here: www.tovima.gr/2025/09/27/w...
#Palestine #recognition #Greece
#Palestine #recognition #Greece
If you’re in Liverpool today come and say hello!
September 28, 2025 at 11:36 AM
If you’re in Liverpool today come and say hello!
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⚖️ Today, an investigative judge in Damascus issued an arrest warrant in absentia for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on charges of premeditated murder, torture leading to death, and deprivation of liberty related to the 2011 Daraa incidents sana.sy/en/local/226...
Arrest warrant against Bashar al-Assad on charges related to 2011 Daraa incidents - SANA
Investigating Judge in Damascus, Tawfiq al-Ali, said on Saturday that an arrest warrant has been issued in absentia against criminal Bashar al-Assad on
sana.sy
September 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
⚖️ Today, an investigative judge in Damascus issued an arrest warrant in absentia for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on charges of premeditated murder, torture leading to death, and deprivation of liberty related to the 2011 Daraa incidents sana.sy/en/local/226...
UK urged to act on colonial-era war crimes case after recognising Palestinian state - @BBCWorld www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
September 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
UK urged to act on colonial-era war crimes case after recognising Palestinian state - @BBCWorld www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
September 27, 2025 at 9:35 AM
UK urged to act on colonial-era war crimes case after recognising Palestinian state - @BBCWorld www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
September 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Some photos from the opening of the Palestinian embassy in London earlier today.
September 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Some photos from the opening of the Palestinian embassy in London earlier today.
I was interviewed on Al Jazeera from New York last week. It just aired. You can watch it here. Palestinians welcome state recognition as first step to ending Israeli o... youtu.be/Mrtr26okn4Y?... via @YouTube
September 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I was interviewed on Al Jazeera from New York last week. It just aired. You can watch it here. Palestinians welcome state recognition as first step to ending Israeli o... youtu.be/Mrtr26okn4Y?... via @YouTube
This is big coming from Singapore with its close historical and military ties to Israel. The Lion City may even recognise Palestine (if, Netanyahu presses ahead with annexation). The UAE has also hinted likewise … so long the “Abraham Accords”? www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Singapore to Sanction ‘Radical’ West Bank Settlers Over Violence
Singapore plans to impose sanctions against leaders of Israeli settler groups or organizations responsible for acts of violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
www.bloomberg.com
September 22, 2025 at 7:07 AM
This is big coming from Singapore with its close historical and military ties to Israel. The Lion City may even recognise Palestine (if, Netanyahu presses ahead with annexation). The UAE has also hinted likewise … so long the “Abraham Accords”? www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Portugal recognises Palestine — it’s coming thick and fast! www.trtworld.com/article/180b...
TRT World - Portugal formally recognises Palestinian state
Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel announced the decision in New York, following cabinet approval and broad parliamentary backing, as calls grow for a Gaza ceasefire and two-state solution.
www.trtworld.com
September 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Portugal recognises Palestine — it’s coming thick and fast! www.trtworld.com/article/180b...
"”While a welcome step, Britain owes Palestine far more than recognition," said Victor Kattan, public international law professor and adviser to the "Britain Owes Palestine" campaign, arguing for an apology and reparations for engineering violent divisions.” www.channelnewsasia.com/world/britai...
Britain, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state
Britain's decision carries particular symbolic weight given its major role in Israel's creation as a modern nation in the aftermath of World War II.
www.channelnewsasia.com
September 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"”While a welcome step, Britain owes Palestine far more than recognition," said Victor Kattan, public international law professor and adviser to the "Britain Owes Palestine" campaign, arguing for an apology and reparations for engineering violent divisions.” www.channelnewsasia.com/world/britai...