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"We have no place else to go": Conflict in the Middle East

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  • chrisstileschrisstiles Hell Host
    The Guardian has a piece up reviewing the Basement Films documentary on doctors in Gaza:

    https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jul/03/gaza-doctors-under-attack-review-channel-4-crucial-film-stuff-of-nightmares

    And Mohammed El-Kurd has an own voice piece in The Nation:

    https://www.thenation.com/article/world/mohammed-el-kurd-book-excerpt/
  • DoublethinkDoublethink Admin, 8th Day Host
    Do we think Starmer’s intervention raises the chances of a ceasefire ?
  • ArethosemyfeetArethosemyfeet Shipmate, Heaven Host
    Doublethink wrote: »
    Do we think Starmer’s intervention raises the chances of a ceasefire ?

    Marginally. Maybe. If anyone believes what Starmer says anymore.
  • chrisstileschrisstiles Hell Host
    edited July 29
    Doublethink wrote: »
    Do we think Starmer’s intervention raises the chances of a ceasefire ?

    Self determination is the Palestinians by right, it isn't a consolation prize for being massacred.

    It'll be viewed quite rightly as incredibly racist.
  • Barnabas62Barnabas62 Shipmate, Host Emeritus
    It's intended to be pressure on Israel. I'd be surprised if it works.
  • chrisstileschrisstiles Hell Host
    edited July 29
    It's a entirely cynical delaying tactic which will likely lead to rules-lawyering of 'substantive steps'.

    It's good because it exposes the sub-colonial logic along which Starmer operates.

    This is his idea of compromise because he cannot imagine a world in which Palestinians have rights.
  • TubbsTubbs Admin Emeritus, Epiphanies Host
    Doublethink wrote: »
    Do we think Starmer’s intervention raises the chances of a ceasefire ?

    No. But TBF, I'm not sure anyone's intervention is likely to raise the chances of a ceasefire. Not even Trump's.
  • ArethosemyfeetArethosemyfeet Shipmate, Heaven Host
    Tubbs wrote: »
    Doublethink wrote: »
    Do we think Starmer’s intervention raises the chances of a ceasefire ?

    No. But TBF, I'm not sure anyone's intervention is likely to raise the chances of a ceasefire. Not even Trump's.

    Trump cutting off military supplies and imposing trade sanctions might do it, but that's about as likely as the Chief Rabbi dining on pork wings.
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