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James Bays

New York

Diplomatic Editor at Al Jazeera English

Global Tramp - Currently employed by Aljazeera. Diplomatic Editor of @AJENews. (All comments here mine alone)

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  • Oct 19, 2024 | aljazeera.com | James Bays

    Inside StoryWorld leaders examine the future of Gaza after Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Western leaders say Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s death could open the door for a possible ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war is not over, and Hamas has ruled out the release of Israeli captives until the war ends. So is the Western push for a post-war Gaza hasty and unrealistic?

  • Oct 18, 2024 | aljazeera.com | James Bays

    Inside StoryThe Hamas leader was killed in a firefight with Israeli forces in southern Gaza on Wednesday. Israel has killed the leader of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar. He was accused of planning the October 7, 2023, attacks. What does Sinwar’s death mean for the Palestinian resistance? And will it end Israel’s war on Gaza?

  • Oct 16, 2024 | aljazeera.com | James Bays

    Many African, Latin American and Asian nations are demanding that their former occupiers return historical objects and artworks. It’s given rise to a global debate: Can developing nations, short of funds, preserve the centuries-old artefacts they are reclaiming? Presenter: James BaysGuests:Karen Byera Ijumba – Senior Researcher, Open Restitution AfricaJos Van Beurden – Senior researcher on colonial cultural collections and restitution and founder of Restitution MattersBarnaby Phillips – Author

  • Oct 15, 2024 | aljazeera.com | James Bays

    Inside StorySome opinion polls suggest Israeli prime minister’s approval ratings are rising. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces international condemnation for his wars on Gaza and Lebanon. Yet some opinion polls suggest his domestic popularity is rising from record lows. What does the future hold for Netanyahu and Israel?

  • Sep 29, 2024 | aljazeera.com | James Bays

    Video Duration 27 minutes 30 seconds 27:30Inside StoryThe region braces for further attacks after Israel’s killing of Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. Hezbollah is still reeling from the killing of its longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah. As the group mourns his death and weighs its options, Israel has carried out more strikes, killing another of Hezbollah’s top leaders.

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JAMES BAYS
JAMES BAYS @baysontheroad
1 May 25

RT @araghchi: Together with Omani and U.S. interlocutors, we have decided to postpone the 4th round of talks for logistical and technical r…

JAMES BAYS
JAMES BAYS @baysontheroad
26 Apr 25

A question I have asked to UN decision makers for a number of years. Yes, there are some obstacles to be resolved - but I have never had a clear answer why this should not be pursued.

Jeff Crisp
Jeff Crisp @JFCrisp

Should IOM & UNHCR be merged? Don't their activities & interests increasingly overlap? Would a merged agency really lose UNHCR's protection impact? Wouldn't major savings come from having fewer meetings, staff, offices, vehicles, senior management salaries & travel costs? https://t.co/uIx6idSelz

JAMES BAYS
JAMES BAYS @baysontheroad
12 Apr 25

RT @barinkayaoglu: I appeared on @aljazeeraenglish's "Inside Story" with @joshua_landis and @AlonLiel to discuss what 🇹🇷🇮🇱🇺🇸 are trying to…