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I posted Monday lunchtime - and the BBC/Sky et al finally caught up by Tuesday evening. I wouldn't go as far to say that they're purposefully biased, more scared of even attempting to be 'even-handed' in their presentation of events from Israel/Gaza and the occupied territories.

Meanwhile mass graves have been discovered in the grounds of the Nasser Medical Centre in Khan Younis with over 180 bodies. Here's Sky News reporter posting about it on X: Expecting this to be headline news on all the channels, but...

We hear a lot about the US government's 'frustration' with Netanyahu but it doesn't prevent them sending weapons and ever increasing amounts of $$$ (a huge $26 million announced on Friday). It's just fiddling around the edges and not addressing the crucial problem... the US's continued funding...

Ah sorry, apologies. I only dip in and out, as I'm not on here 24/7.

It disappoints me in the general lack of engagement, empathy or concern about events happening in Gaza and the West Bank. Not just here on NSC, but from politicians and public figures generally. No condemnation of Israel from either Tory or Labour (not surprising perhaps), and any murmur of...

Sorry, it isn't a straight line - but Horseshoe (or circle) political theory is horseshit. It's just a way for centrists to distance themselves from either end of the political spectrum. A case in point. A 'centrist' in Israel would be viewed as being a 'right wing extremist' in other countries.

Breaking news update: At least 104 killed and about 750 injured whilst trying to access aid (bags of flour). BBC and Sky News have caught up with the news, and seek clarification from the IDF. Three available options: 1. Stampede 2. A truck (driven by a civilian) 3. Hamas Alternatively:

Breaking news: 77 people killed and about 250 injured by Israeli strikes while waiting for aid Nothing on the BBC, Sky News, ITV or Channel 4 - but there is this bit of essential breaking news on BBC World:

I don’t feel complicit in the slightest, you’re twisting my words. Our government IS though, along with Starmer and anyone who abstained or voted against a ceasefire. As is the international community, which for over 75 years has allowed Israel to carry on with impunity. And God forbid should...

It certainly doesn’t. But one of the original reasons for not agreeing a ceasefire was supposedly to ensure security for the entire world. Not sure if that’s going to go to plan.

No, not for me squire. Labour are done. Enough pandering to the right, and right wing talking points. I want them to drag the focus of political discussion to the left. No more of this NEO-liberalism nonsense. You say: “make a difference”, but I can’t see all that much to tell them apart. But...

I disagree. Sure, an individual won’t persuade a foreign power to stop what they’re doing. But he had a vote as an MP to make a difference, and he chose to follow the party-line of abstaining on a ceasefire. So practically all Tories and Labour (with a few notable exceptions) gave Bibi the...

Palestine have made it through as one of the top 4 3rd place qualifiers! Jordan and Syria are the others, along with Indonesia hanging on by their fingernails. Either Oman or Kyrgyzstan could pip them to the final spot.

Was just about to post this myself. Full video report is here: https://www.channel4.com/news/who-was-behind-the-gaza-hospital-blast-visual-investigation

I had a missed call from my GP this morning, and after having had a recent FIT test was dreading the call. She phoned again this afternoon and said the test was positive, and booked me in for a colonoscopy within the next two weeks. This thread has calmed me down somewhat - so thanks NSC for...