Great discussing the region in the light of the Iran war with Faisal Abbas @arabnewsic26.bsky.social arabnews @caabu.bsky.social not least to understand a Saudi perspective on events.https://youtu.be/ERemSU3easY?si=T9j25RloWzqLjJOb

"We're killing like we haven't killed since 1967," said Avi Bluth, IDF Central Command Chief, who grew up in the settlement of Neve Tzuf (formerly Halamish). www.haaretz.com/opinion/edit...

My article in Arab News on the costs of reconstruction & recovery in Gaza. "UN agencies churn out plenty of depressing studies, but few more so than the “Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment” report on Gaza published last week in conjunction with the World Bank & the EU." www.arabnews.com/node/2641457

My interview this morning on @aljazeera.com on the prospects for various talks between US and Iran but also Israel-Lebanon. In short my belief is that there will be a 2nd round between US & Iran youtu.be/ChqQw_UEulg

Will be on LBC News at 1920 to discuss the Israel-Lebanon talks in the US happening as Israel is still bombing the country having killed over 2000 since 2 March.

The world must not look away as Israel continues to occupy and bomb Lebanon Pressure must be brought to bear for political negotiation between Israel and Lebanon, an immediate ceasefire and support for the Lebanese Government’s continued disarmament of Hezbollah www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

One of my interviews today on @ajenglish.bsky.social where I highlight the flawed US-Israeli presumption that this would be an easy war against Iran youtu.be/75u8XMuyT1M

Earlier today discussed on @aljazeera.com the reaction of the GCC to the Iranian attacks after GCC S-G made a statement - losing patience with Iran www.caabu.org/news/video/c...

Third party mediators are vital to end/pause this Iran war. Seems like Pakistan is one state that is trying. www.ft.com/content/dc7b...

Apparently it would "very easy, quick, simple and safe" for NATO allies to secure the strait Hormuz

Will be on @lbc.co.uk [email protected] at 0930 to discuss Iran and the UK decision to allow the US further use of UK bases at RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia

Report on how the war will affect Qatar's gas infrastructure and earnings - www.ft.com/content/25f1...

My interview on Al Jazeera English about the current situation re: the Middle East war, and why Trump's is weaker because he has failed to engage allies and treat them with respect youtu.be/11d4R6ahlZU

Discussions on going to war have become a circus - This is by far the most low-grade debate on any conflict Britain has engaged in over the last three decades. Even in the run up to the Iraq war in 2002-2003 the analysis and debate were of a higher calibre www.arabnews.com/node/2635806

How does this inane, vacuous, morally disgraceful, genocide denial ever get published? It is up there with Gove saying the IDF should get a Nobel Peace Prize. Israel gets away with war crimes, crimes against humanity, occupation of land for decades and genocide.

A concern of mine right from the start - the environmental impact. burning of fossil fuels, oil spills but also whenever bombing nuclear sites www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Wrote this before Starmer's decision last night for Arab News but much still stands. In short, any serious strategist knows this war on Iran is a massive gamble, with no clear aims, of dubious legality, and led by people who cannot be trusted. arab.news/cafbw

My interview this morning with TRT World about the UK policy on Iran and why UK has opted not to join the Trump-Netanyahu war www.caabu.org/news/video/c...

This Ramadan, please consider giving to @caabu.bsky.social to help us in our advocacy and education work - vital work briefing politicians and building a betterunderstanding of the Middle East - campaigning for a rights-based UK foreign policy www.caabu.org/news/news/ra...

Huge explosions in Abu Dhabi and elsewhere in the UAE. Qatar says it has intercepted missiles. www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/li...

The US and Israeli policy on Iran over decades has been one of utter failure - this has lasted since 1979. The failure started even before then with the total failure to see the fragility of the Shah's regime and to even entertain the thought it could fall.

Has the UK government said anything on these strikes on Iran yet? Did the US use any British bases - with or without consent? (Silence might be the best indication we get as to where the government stands).

Huckabee’s positions closer to Netanyahu’s than Trump’s - my piece in Arab News arab.news/g8wjn

a year is a long time in politics

#Israel #WesStreeting 🚨*This is #RogueState behaviour. Let them pay the price as pariahs with sanctions applied to the state, not just a few ministers* #ICYMI @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social @emilythornberry.bsky.social @islingtonsouth.bsky.social...🤔

Totally normal 🤦🏽‍♂️

Investment in Libya requires stability and legitimacy. Both are dwindling. Without better governance, chaos will flourish as well as nostalgia

Hind Rajab was afraid of the dark. After killing her family & wounding her, Israel prevented her rescue & left her to die alone in the dark. I write about those critical hours & the film that brings back her voice to induct the world’s silence @newlinesmag.bsky.social newlinesmag.com/review/hind-...

What could possibly go wrong?

"No one wakes up being a child rapist and then decides they're not going to do it any more because Jeffrey Epstein is dead," say the family of Virginia Giuffre. "There's still a chance that these people are out there hurting others still" www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/no-o...

Epstein Files: Analysts question muted 'mainstream media' response to Israel ties - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/epstein-files-analysts-question-muted-mainstream-media-response-israel-ties

My piece in Middle East Eye on Wes Streeting and what he said on Israel. www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/wes-...

C of E Bishops slam government's lack of action over Israeli settlements and de facto West Bank annexation- this is why @Caabu has consitently demanded a complete ban on all trade and services with settlements www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...

Excited for this! Remember to tune in tonight!

My interview on TRT this morning about Israel reopening the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt. www.caabu.org/news/video/c...

Also award for best supporting actress in a demeaning role

Mandy should not be in the Lords

Amid Iran's deadly crackdown, three women share their stories of resistance, fear and an unyielding hope for freedom. n.pr/4c1jAaK

Trialling this out. Who else has joined?

At least one of the newly released Epstein file is already down. This link no longer appears to work (www.justice.gov/epstein/file...) It contained an FBI email chain outlining an allegation against Trump involving sexual activities with a child. This is a screenshot from that email chain.

Do reviewers get hardship pay for watching?

From the Epstein email archives. Jeffrey Epstein: "trump is likely to be [asked] questions soon about me…supposedly a girl said that donal= had sex with her at my house when she was underage."

I am afraid this is very true

Doctors Without Borders: Sudan's el-Fasher largely destroyed and empty - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/doctors-without-borders-el-fasher-largely-destroyed-empty

An “ICE OUT” rally in being organised in Milan on Feb. 6, the same day as the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony, while opposition parties and left-wing groups plan a protest this Saturday against the attendance of ICE officers at the Games. www.huffpost.com/entry/2026-w...

Caabu Director gives evidence on Lebanon and Syria to Commons Foreign Affairs Select Committee - a selection of clips here www.caabu.org/news/news/ca...

Experts I have spoken too are divided pretty evenly as to whether Trump is planning to attack Iran whatever, or using this show of force to bully Iran into making a deal of some form. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Looking forward to appearing in front of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee this afternoon to discuss Lebanon but also Syria - alongside Daniel Levy and Lina Khatib committees.parliament.uk/event/26298/...

The response to my question from the Leader of the House of Commons.