Charles is a London-based writer, editor and literary agent. He previously worked in the UK parliament, including as a lobbyist for Palestinian rights. He has contributed to Jadaliyya and the Journal of Palestinian Refugee Studies.
Comment: The presence of the US as a permanent member of the UN Security Council has blocked the laws that would bring justice and liberate Palestinians, writes Tom Charles
Comment: The Muslim Council of Britain has set in motion its own 'grassroots' counter-extremism programme, with the simple message that any use of violence is unacceptable, writes Tom Charles
Comment: Almost a century ago, the Balfour Declaration promised the Jewish people British support for a homeland in Palestine, and made a hollow promise to Palestinians, writes Tom Charles
Theresa May is proving as defiant as her predecessor in guarding the UK-Saudi special relationship. But the strategic alliance is under greater scrutiny than ever, writes Tom Charles.
Comment: They may be running for leadership of the same party, but Owen Smith and Jeremy Corbyn's policies on Palestine couldn't be more different, writes Tom Charles
Comment: Owen Smith's challenge to the Labour leadership is steeped in Blair-era politics, while Corbyn has popular support and a credible foreign policy message, writes Tom Charles
Comment: Prime Minister Theresa May's hawkish foreign policy, backing for the Iraq War, and unwavering support for Israel could backfire on the Conservative leader, boosting Corbyn's appeal, says Tom Charles.
Comment: The Chilcot report, a scramble for leadership, popular support for Corbyn and bitter infighting among MPs, may provide the ingredients of a perfect storm for Labour, writes Tom Charles
Comment: Palestine's natural allies are either too weakened by internal crises or too eager to secure American sponsorship to provide solid support for their neighbour, writes Tom Charles
Comment: While the Tory campaign uses dirty tactics to associate Labour's Mayoral candidate with terrorism, Khan remains upbeat about the politics of hope and unity for Londoners, says Tom Charles
