Ian Boothroyd

Peace, safety and justice needed in the West Bank.

The BBC is far more trusted, and more trustworthy, than it’s critics.

BBC’s still more trustworthy than most of its critics.

Appalling.

Israel’s underground jail, where Palestinians are held without charge and never see daylight Exclusive: Detainees at Rakefet include nurse and teenager who have been deprived of natural light since January

This is appalling and inhumane. Release those detained without charge. Rehouse anyone charged in a normal prison, with proper treatment. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...

He’s been wasting Ukraine’s. Get on with pressuring Russia.

Why do we bother?

16.6% voting says the opposite.

Pray for us, Archbishop in Jerusalem tells New York congregation Resilience, or samud in Arabic, is ‘a quiet, active and strong will to stay to the last’, he says

The Archbishop in Jerusalem, the Most Revd Hosam Naoum, has praised the resilience of #Palestinians and has entreated Christians to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem”, in a discussion following a service at the Cathedral of St John the Divine, in #NYC, on Sunday

What happened to freedom of religion? Let people decide for themselves.

It’s not the football club’s fault but better for Israeli participants to stay out of international sporting and cultural events until there is peace.

Courage to go to Gaza and help and then also to tell of the inhuman treatment of the Palestinians.

Wage war on nature to build new homes: that’s Labour’s offer, but it’s a con trick | George Monbiot The government’s new planning bill is tearing down environmental protections to benefit developers. This nation of nature lovers won’t stand for it, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Wage war on nature to build new homes: that’s Labour’s offer, but it’s a con trick | George Monbiot

Get on with it then.

The need for two-thirds majorities under these proposals means next year’s GS elections will be very relevant…

We’ve been heading in the wrong direction since Mrs you-know-who led the privatisation of essential services. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

English democracy relies on local councillors. So why are so many facing the axe? | Polly Toynbee Government plans to merge councils may not save money, and do nothing to solve the very real problems they face, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

From 29 years in local government, I say big councils are no more efficient than small. They're more remote, less aware of local views, less easy to contact, & closer to big business & consultants. Reorganisation takes lots of time, energy and cash: don't bother. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Concern expressed after Israelis imprison Layan Nasir The 25-year old Anglican Palestinian was convicted, in absentia, last month

Layan Nasir, a 25-year Anglican Palestinian, was taken into Israeli custody on Thursday, although she had previously been told that her seven-and-a-half month sentence would not start until November.

The healthcare system in #Gaza is in ruins. Hospitals are barely functioning and medical staff have been working without fuel, electricity or food.

Our teams continue to respond in Gaza, but the needs are overwhelming.

María Corina Machado: Venezuelan opposition leader wins Nobel Peace Prize Machado is recognised for

A worthy recipient. Unlike the person who campaigned for the award. Hope she stays safe. Well done, Nobel committee. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Dangerous nonsense.

Heroic: compassion and courage in response to suffering and danger. But crippled by cruel withdrawal of funding.

When you first heard me speak against this genocide, you heard my words as betrayal. But they were meant as love | Sarah Schwartz Not speaking would go against everything I was taught to honour: the righteous among the nations – those who refused to be bystanders to injustice

When you first heard me speak against this genocide, you heard my words as betrayal. But they were meant as love | Sarah Schwartz

Investors should be challenging Amazon on their practices.

Prayers today, on this second anniversary of their captivity, for the release of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza, as well as relief for their families, all entering a third year of terrifying darkness. Prayers for an urgent end to this war and a just peace.

Very encouraging appointment but it’s a bit silly that Bishop Sarah will not officially be AbC until 28th January. Perhaps it could be treated with more urgency.

Bishop Sarah nominated! Praying for her and God’s Church 🙏

Good news. First choice in my opinion.

Great news.

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, says UN Commission charts attacks on civilians and children

The UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory concluded that Israel’s actions met the definition of four out of five acts of genocide laid out in international law

#gaza #genocide