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Been a lot of average football this season but then along comes a belter like Cowboys & Eagles last night. Stars were the O&D lines on both sides - a level way beyond anyone else this season.

Said it before the extremists keeping Netanyahu in office are "controlling" this conflict and are a major reason Israel won't back off. They are those primarily behind the expansion into the West Bank. Many are no different to the fundamentalist Muslims in that there's a belief that religious...

which is why Hamas build many of their key points/arsenals under schools & hospitals and use ambulances/school buses to transport weapons & fighters etc. Clear breach of Geneva convention. No-one obeying the "rules" in this disaster

The tunnels run under much of Gaza. Apparently key locations are built under hospitals etc. Hamas have had key resources located in civilian tower blocks. Rocket attacks are launched from urban areas - that was highlighted with the large hospital explosion 2 weeks ago. It's a human shield...

that's a penalty

One of those things where a narrative overtakes the reality. The fairytale of a "legend" from a different sport fighting the heavyweight champion in his first fight. I watched US coverage and it was all about Ngannou even before the fight started. They were willing him across the line, saying...

shambles.

Hands largely tied by the structure of the security council with its vetoes. Same as they've been unable to do anything significant about the Ukraine situation. UN has no real power against larger nations - more a gigantic discussion forum.

absolutely. Underprepared - looked more tired than Ngannou in the later rounds which no-one expected . Couldn't physically bully Ngannou like he does most opponents and his normal reach advantage wasn't there. Timing was way off from the start and as a result threw a lot less punches than he...

He "won". Take away the narrative of "it's an MMA fighter's first boxing match" and it's 2 normal boxers Fury just won in a very scrappy performance.

Fury taken a paycheck. No way he was right for this fight when the usyk one is only 2 months away. He's building towards that one. Looked like a half-assed Spar at times. No urgency particularly in rounds 9 & 10. Ngannou actually gets some boxing in and he could be a world champ. Didn't have the...

Globally not all Muslims pro-Palestinian. Still factionalism. Not sure it's a voter issue in UK

Exactly. Recognition of the horrors of WW2 is what led to the Geneva convention - the latter protocols of which Israel has refused to sign. If Israel wants to go back as far as WW2 for references then they bring into relevance the comparisons being levelled between the Irgun and Hamas,Hezbollah...

Could have influence over China just not prepared to pay the price.eg trade boycotts, stop foreign investment. Money talks. Western govts openly admit that China is involving itself at all levels of govt to gain information & influence, rampant industrial espionage etc but admit they are...

not just for Hamas but other fundamentalist groups throughout Middle East & Africa

Exactly so freeing the hostages on Hamas's terms isn't of interest to Netanyahu (other Israelis may feel differently). Might not even be possible without the support of his hardline coalition partners - which he is unlikely atm to get

Is it Netanyahu's number one priority?

Interesting perspective. Does highlight Netanyahu's political "dilemma" where his govt is reliant on the support of several ultra-nationalist/right wing parties. This reliance does make it seem rational, constructive peace talks (other than from a position of Israeli dominance) are highly unlikely.

Egyptians have had their own problems with Hamas and their links with the Muslim brotherhood. Spent many years fighting terrorism in the Sinai already. Also don't want the possibility of Palestianians launching attacks on Israel from Egyptian territory that might threaten the current peace they...

Shambolic with bat & ball. Said it before this white ball bowling attack isn't good outside English conditions