Robert Fisk Quotes


The bin Laden I met each time was in a simple Saudi white robe, with a simple, cheap kafiya and very cheap plastic sandals. But a videotape released before September 11, which I saw on Lebanese television, had him in a gold embroidered robe. When I saw this, I thought, whoa, has this guy changed? I wouldn't have imagined him ever appearing in such golden robes when I met him.


Citations

Barsamian, David. "Robert Fisk." The Progressive, vol. 65, no. 12, Dec. 2001, pp. 32-35.

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Robert Fisk
Robert Fisk
  • Born: July 12, 1946
  • Died: October 30, 2020
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Middle East Correspondent For The Independent

Robert Fisk was a writer and journalist who held British and Irish citizenship. During his career he developed strong views, and was especially critical of United States foreign policy in the Middle East and the Israeli government's treatment of Palestinians. His stance earned him praise from many commentators, but was condemned by others.