Middle East

  • A Journalist dying in Gaza bares reality

    The killing of a Journalist in Gaza has hit the headlines around the world. It’s meant to highlight the deaths of professionals working in the territory.

    It also illustrates the dangers involved in Journalism.

    Anas Al-Sharif was known to have travelled extensively. He did it to better his understanding of the world. However, he confided once that Palestine made him feel too much.

    A post by Al-Sharif – his last on X.

    If he didn’t have a strong work ethic, he said it might undermine his integrity.

    His worry is shared by many in Journalism who have to see extremes. The needs of a State often creates adverse situations where people suffer.

    The striving to tell a story not being told means some have to be in the places where it matters.

  • Exclusive: Terror’s “Department of Souls”

    The Middle East is in a crisis. It’s not in Israel. It’s in terrorism. It’s a subterranean world of horror. This is where children are killed. It’s where adults are brainwashed. It’s where hatred is felt.

    The ‘machine’ – as some Journalists refer to it – is a highly-funded resistance. It’s directed by those capable of making plans. It runs programs of events that sound mild but undermine life. It affects daily civilian habits.

    There’s evidence it starts at the top. It’s not certain if a particular country is responsible. There are many in Public Service in the Middle East that are one of its cogs. It’s thought this gives it purpose.

    The infighting is greater than among the Taliban-type tribes of Afghanistan. The spread of it is the cause of such clashes. In Gaza, Hamas is blinded by the aim of destroying Israel. It aims to get more power by achieving it.

    The pursuit of glory epitomises it for the majority. It’s why they do it. It can be found among those who study Islam, but many more are just interested in militarism. It doesn’t trust a god but breaks the law for its own survival.

    It also has tentacles in academia. It’s called the “Department of Souls”. It’s described as a collective of insidious academics. They fill the minds of students with socialised messages of martyrdom. It’s really a local brainwashing scene.

    It’s a dark tunnel with no light – or way out. The desperate who wander into it may find themselves stationed in Gaza – or settled in Pakistan. It’s a science of demise. It’s defeat. It has no grip. It ends lives. It’s mercilessly destroyed families.

  • The UN has post – but no content

    The UN is an international organisation with reach. However it regularly abuses its position in regards to Israel. It uses clout to pour scorn on a democratic nation in the Middle East.

    It’s easy to do but hard to recover from. The tough talk in its General Assembly is hollow. It’s detached from reality. Israel is a diplomatic and tactful nation. Its collegiate core has neither.

    The UN has a mission but its conduct is questionable. The beleaguered Jewish state has nowhere to turn to. It seeks solace in its sense of right. It seeks solutions in its actions.

  • Starmer must walk carefully

    Sir Keir Starmer is a Prime Minister for a Labour revival, but his ethic is slowly thinning out.

    He’s offered Hamas a state if Israel refuses to call a ceasefire. It’s not a policy a Western state should have.

    Hamas win either way.

    Margaret Thatcher was careful in her communication of ideas. In a private meeting in Parliament she once quoted Hamlet by saying, “Words, words, words. We breathe life into them.”

    Everyone has a responsibility to speak carefully. We also have to act clearly. It’s time for our Prime Minister to do the same.

    In full view a terror group must be told to stop. It has to hear it. It’s a fact it can’t exist anymore.

  • Exclusive: Iran operatives

    Two Iran-sponsored operatives seeking to take revenge on UK-based assets for strikes by Israel have been spotted in London and Reading respectively.

    A suspect in the City of Westminster.

    These two suspects are regarded as being highly skilled, and capable of covert acts.

    A suspect in Reading Station.

    They respond to tip-offs by the Iranian state sent to contacts throughout the world.

  • Exclusive: Terror operative

    In an exclusive for Conservative News Site, a terror operative known for his links to Hamas and Hezbollah has been spotted in Reading, Berkshire.

    A suspect in Reading alleged of terrorism.

    He’s alleged to have travelled extensively in Iran. He’s also known to be an expert of the inner workings of terror networks.

  • Israel says aid is still getting through

    Israel has claimed aid is being delivered into Gaza, in defiance of international outcry. A message recorded by the Israel Defence Forces shows aid trucks making journeys into the strip.

    Israel Defence Forces

    Since the start of the war in 2023, Israel has targeted Hamas to destroy its infrastructure. It’s believed by the Israeli state Hamas had also interfered with its activity across the world.

  • Israel PM defends Israel/Gaza war

    As fighting continues, Israel’s PM has defended his actions. He says Western powers are now on the wrong side of history.

    A clip of PM Netanyahu’s address

    The UK has decided punitive sanctions on the Jewish state. Sir Keir Starmer’s government has termed Israel’s war as “extreme”.

  • Gaza uprising shocks the world

    A small number of people in Gaza have begun to resist the rule of terror network Hamas on its streets. It’s possible to see angry crowds in videos supplied by those there at the scene.

    The attack launched by Hamas on Israel in 2023 proved extremely unpopular with people in Gaza. It’s led to extreme disruption of ordinary life, and fatalities in its present population.

  • Israel faces a battle in England

    Israel is a nation at tentative peace with itself. In diplomatic terms the incursion into Gaza cost it extensively. The popular opinion weighs heavily on the minds of negotiators. It’s not easy to say yes if persistent crowds shout no. It’s not easy to say no if pressure exerts itself on those selfsame people to say yes.

    It’s the same in the nation state at war. It’s a struggle to win hearts and minds over. It’s even more difficult as resources are focused on an enemy. Israel is as deeply set as Britain during its wars. The stories are similar. The military tactics are seen to be misguided in the short term. The goal of peace is still too far off.

    The historic support is in question too. In England, there is a lot of evidence to suggest people are misguided. The propaganda that festers in private residences and in secret community meetings says things are awry. The misgivings people have are fraught with mistakes. It’s a whitewash of current perceptions.

    The limits of diplomacy are not often seen. It’s not regularly explained in popular formats why it’s beyond our reach at times. The days of saying “Stop The War” have turned to “Stop The Genocide”, and yet neither are realistic. It remains that street politics is an art that has few points. It says very little.

  • Israel in world affairs

    Israel is settled in the Middle East. It’s a real, functioning democratic state in a region that often has struggles politically. The situation in Syria is indicative of the type of tumult that erupts. It often sees societal decay, terrorism, and criminality.

    Its ability to innovate, and remain a free state, is the stuff of political legend. It also has an electoral system that elects a Prime Minister, and its Parliament elects a President. The judicial system is vigorous. It provides checks and balances on power.

    It’s previously been on better terms with Western nations than its neighbours, but it’s beginning to change. As states develop, Israel has found a better opportunity for dialogue than before. It’s had success with those who are looking outward.

  • Is peace possible with Sinwar death?

    The death of Yahya Sinwar, former leader of Hamas, is a boon for the state of Israel and makes it surer now the conflict will end soon. The dismantling of its structure, plus the discovery of its infrastructure underground, makes it easier for the IDF to safely withdraw its troops.

    Israel still has to overcome the ongoing issue with terrorism that is its main obstacle in the region. Hezbollah sits tidily in Lebanon, and though suffering casualties, usually it isn’t perturbed by such attacks. It, and others, are capable of regrouping under new leaders and with zeal.

  • Further pro-Gaza protests

  • Hezbollah threat to Israel

    Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of terror group Hezbollah, a proxy for Iranian leadership in Lebanon, has spoken out against Israel’s presumed act against its militants.

    He decried the apparent detonation of handheld devices on thousands of fighters on Tuesday and Wednesday as Israel’s fault. He called for retaliation to end the conflict in Gaza.

  • Iraq and travel advice

    The UK government has updated its travel advice to Iraq.

    In a recent update to a government portal – accessed via gov.uk – it says travel to Iraq may be restricted due to recent laws to crack down on the promotion of prostitution and also homosexual identity.

    It still counts as “current” on 20 July.

    The issues raised bring up our prior involvement in Iraq and also the matter of LGBT rights. It isn’t easy to coexist with such restrictive laws in certain states and it raises questions of liberty and also morality.

    Also, according to general advice travel restrictions exclude Kurdistan but relate to all of Iraq. This is because of ongoing tensions such as terrorist activity in the region.