I firmly predict that we will see a significant rise in kidnappings globally, as terrorist and criminal organisations turn to this tactic to further their goals. My reasoning is clear: if this approach proves effective for Palestinian terrorists, it will undoubtedly be adopted by

On CNN International, I pleaded to have space for multiple truths: condemnation of deadly/disastrous Israeli war policies in Gaza & holding Hamas responsible for the catastrophic conditions that its rule, terrorism, thuggery & actions have brought upon the Palestinian people Polo Sandoval

Starmer has “revealed a worrying absence of principle at the heart of his government.”

Senior official in Netanyahu’s office: The decision has been made — we’re going to occupy Gaza.

Netanyahu's office: IDF to occupy whole of Gaza | The Jerusalem Post jpost.com/israel-news/ar…

Strong statement by India, shining a light on EU and US trade with Russia

Important post from the former IDF spokesman

Afghanistan to start stoning women to death for ‘adultery.’ The Supreme Leader of the Afghan Taliban Hibatullah Akhundzada says Afghanistan will begin stoning women to death for adultery in accordance with Sharia law. If any woman is suspected of having relations with a man

What if the face of the University of Edinburgh's racism review was himself a racist? Meet Professor Tommy Curry, the philosopher who believes that “the white woman cries out for rape”🧵thecritic.co.uk/the-dark-roots…

10/10 thread on a 10/10 book.

German BILD ”In the Gaza Strip, almost exclusively Palestinian photographers are now taking photographs – quite a few with Hamas connections. Historian and photography expert Gerhard Paul told the Süddeutsche Zeitung: "In southern Gaza, Hamas controls 100 percent of image

Missed signals, lost deal: How India-US trade talks collapsed | Reuters reuters.com/world/india/mi…

As this piece suggests, the failure of our political leaders to articulate anything more than platitudes and slogans on Gaza, serves us ill.

My blood boil when I see female Western officials appease Islamists by wearing head scarf! This is not a sign of respect; this is endorsing misogyny. Islamists are the one who should respect the right of women ( Muslims or not) to reject hijab. Is Rachel Reeves aware that

War’s over, lads. The master diplomat and statesman has spoken. Oh, no, wait. His government has done everything it can to burn every scrap of influence it has with Israel to the point the UK has no sway here at all. The King Canute of international affairs.

It’s decision time for Netanyahu. This week he insisted an IDF operation would help dismantle Hamas and free the hostages. At some point, he’ll have to admit the second goal may not be attainable. Israelis deserves to hear the painful truth. My latest: amitsegal.net/08-08-2025/