I'm not convinced that the non use of chemicals is quite the victory for a legal approach that you claim. There were lots of reasons why neither/any sides deployed them, but fear of retaliation … (View Post)

The whole thing is a ghastly mess but one thing I am sure of is that Hamas have not agreed to turn up and fight in areas free of civilians. That does not excuse Israel, but it does provide context. (View Post)

What's striking is that no one is calling for an early election, in complete contrast to the last three or four times that the PM changed mid term. Lots of reasons of course but the main one is … (View Post)

Woke up to the sound of dripping. Something odd falling from the sky. Apparently it's called 'rain' and looking at the forecast I shouldn't get used to it... (View Post)

At least one doctor has suggested that the act of moving him and putting cuffs on him may have hastened his death or even removed any chance of him surviving. No idea if that's right but its not… (View Post)