The president of Turkey has ramped up his criticism of Israel today, calling it a "terrorist state" intent on destroying Gaza. In a fiery speech, Recep Tayyip Erodgan said his country would take steps to make sure Israel's leaders were brought to trial in international courts. Recep Tayyip Erodgan "Israel is implementing a strategy of … Continue reading Turkey attacks Israel, calls it a ‘terrorist state’
The Israeli military response to the Hamas attack on 7 October was swift, intense and highly kinetic. However, Israeli anger at the brutality of the attack probably precluded a measured and considered military response. It is still not clear what had been identified as the desired end state - the military objective? The IDF ground … Continue reading What’s next for the IDF?
Qatari mediators have set out the framework for a deal between Israel and Hamas that could see a three-day ceasefire and the release of 50 hostages, an official briefed on the negotiations has told Reuters. Other conditions in the proposed agreement, according to the official, include: The release of some Palestinian women and children from … Continue reading Qatar seeking Israel-Hamas deal for three-day truce and release of 50 hostages
More from the ongoing situation on the banks of the Dnipro river now, and Vladimir Saldo has said he predicts the average life expectancy of a Ukrainian solider in the area is two days. Mr Saldo is the Russian-installed governor of the part of the Kherson region which Moscow controls. In a statement, he acknowledged that Ukrainian … Continue reading Russia’s response to Ukraine crossing Dnipro
A two-day opinion poll in the US has found that 41% of people said they backed sending weapons to Ukraine in its fight against Russia. This compared to 32% who were opposed - the rest were unsure. The poll, carried out by global market research group Ipsos and Reuters in October, found that support for weapons … Continue reading Boost for Biden as poll shows support for Ukraine weapons
Hungary has today sought a review of the European Union's policy towards Ukraine's bid for formal membership into the bloc. Next month, EU leaders are expected to start talks with Ukraine, which has upped efforts to integrate with the West since Russia's invasion last year. The bloc is also planning to assign €50bn (£43bn) in … Continue reading Hungary seeks to review EU policy on Ukraine accession
Two emergency workers have been killed in southern Ukraine as they tried to extinguish a fire from an attack moments before, Ukrainian officials have said. At least seven other people were wounded in the strikes in the Zaporizhzhia region, in which Russian forces were said to have fired three missiles in about half an hour, … Continue reading 2 emergency workers killed after trying to put out fire in alleged Russian strikes
Suella Braverman has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, accusing him of abandoning secret promises and saying "your plan is not working". The former home secretary was sacked by the prime minister on Monday following a controversial article where she accused the Met Police of bias towards left-wing protesters, and not long after she … Continue reading Read Suella Braverman’s letter to Rishi Sunak
In one of his responses to Sir Keir Starmer, Rishi Sunak tries to bait his opponent over a vote later this evening. Sir Keir is facing down his internal rivals later today - as some want a ceasefire, while the leadership is urging for "humanitarian pauses". The ultimatum to his party from Sir Keir means … Continue reading Sunak attempts to goad Starmer over Israel-Gaza vote
The SNP's Westminster leader Stephen Flynn is up next, and immediately asks the prime minister on the prospect of a ceasefire in Gaza. Rishi Sunak says the UK is doing as much as possible to get aid into the nation, but does not address a ceasefire directly. Mr Flynn goes back and calls for a … Continue reading SNP calls for free vote on Gaza ceasefire
The Rwanda fallout has started. Rishi Sunak is trying his best to put a positive spin on the judgment, pointing out that "the principle of removing asylum seekers to a third country is lawful". He is scraping the barrel. It's a rhetorical trick that is unlikely to convince his opponents, with backbenchers now seething over … Continue reading Rwanda judgment leaves Sunak fighting on two fronts
The veteran Brexiteer Bill Cash now asks Mr Sunak whether he has received any assurances from Lord David Cameron - who led the campaign to remain in the EU as prime minister - is now pro-Brexit. He says that while he wishes Lord Cameron "well", he wants assurances that the former prime minster is now … Continue reading Veteran Brexiteer asks whether Cameron has converted to Brexit
Labour MP Kate Osborne challenges the PM on his record on LGBT rights after he appointed Esther McVey as minister without portfolio, whom she accuses of attacking the LGBT community. She says Mr Sunak should now resign and call a general election. Mr Sunak disputes her characterization of the Tories' record on LGBT rights, saying … Continue reading Labour MP demands Sunak resign over record on LGBT rights
James Cleverly is on his feet to address MPs after the government's Rwanda policy was ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court. He starts by saying the ruling means people cannot be sent to the African nation "yet". The new home secretary then claims the ruling was based on facts from 15 months ago, though he … Continue reading Ruling means migrants can’t be sent to Rwanda ‘yet’, home secretary says
Today should have been a good day for Rishi Sunak. With inflation down to 4.6%, the UK government is all but guaranteed to meet its major pledge to halve inflation by the end of the year. Yet this win on the cost of living has been completely overshadowed by the Rwanda plan and events in … Continue reading Even good news on inflation may not impress Sunak
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