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The term “genocide” “is not a slogan”, it adds. “It carries legal, political, and moral responsibilities.” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Zadie Smith and Ian McEwan among 380 writers and groups to call Gaza war ‘genocide’
Letter also signed by Hanif Kureishi and Russell T Davies urges ceasefire and unrestricted distribution of aid
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Why does @bbcnews spend so much time putting the Israeli point of view in reports & interviews? Given their impartiality rules, presumably they conduct research into how much they "speak for" Israelis in this way, & how little for Palestinians. I'd like to know the ratio.
One more. If someone wants to review this dull history of Liverpool written by some nobody then I'd be happy to send a copy, and recuse myself from the process!
This by @alexpreston.bsky.social on the great Raja Shehadeh is good. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
Forgotten: Searching for Palestine’s Hidden Places and Lost Memorials review – existence is resistance
In mapping the Palestinian history and culture that persists despite Israeli suppression, Raja Shehadeh and Penny Johnson display a strength of purpose and a promise of hope
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For heaven's sake, can someone please get @yanisvaroufakis.bsky.social a decent internet connection.
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I saw illegality and complicity with war crimes. That’s why I quit the UK Foreign Office | Mark Smith
Ministers and senior officials protected arms deals facilitating death and horror in Gaza and Yemen. I urge my former colleagues to resist them, says one-time Foreign Office policy adviser Mark Smith
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Thank goodness there are still journalists @BBCNews working on stories that humanise individual Palestinians. This is excellent multi-media reporting. Congratulations to @tomwfinn and the team. www.bbc.co.uk/news/resourc...
Rebuilding my home in Gaza as Trump wants me to leave - BBC News
A young woman’s return to northern Gaza more than a year after she was forced to flee as a result of the conflict that followed the 7 October attacks.
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Best Film of 2024 www.theguardian.com/film/2024/de...
‘We’re charged with propaganda, vulgarity and spreading prostitution’: the directors of My Favourite Cake
Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, the makers of our No 2 film of the year, are currently under arrest. They talk about their trial, crossing red lines and why they’re ready to fight
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Private healthcare is lobbying Wes Streeting to sign a new PFI deal with them. Time is running out to ask Wes Streeting to say NO. Please add your name to this petition now. #NoNewPFI weownit.org.uk/act-now/tell...
Tell Wes Streeting - NO new PFI in our NHS!
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