Brian Gerrish, Mike Robinson and Ben Rubin with today’s UK Column News.
Gaza Crisis Worsens
00:26 10 Downing Street (on X):
The Prime Minister has directed the deployment of UK military forces to the Eastern Mediterranean, primed to deliver practical support to Israel.
Forces Network: PM says 'terrorism must not prevail' as he meets allies in Sweden on HMS Diamond
Marine Corps Times: Marine unit leaves Kuwait exercise early because of ‘emerging events’
The White House: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
Hürriyet Daily News: Erdoğan steps up diplomatic efforts amid Israeli-Hamas conflict
Center for Strategic and International Studies: Press Briefing: Latest Insights on Israel-Hamas War
The New York Times: Gaza Crisis Worsens as Israel Prepares a Possible Invasion
The Times of Israel: Netanyahu, Gantz agree to form emergency unity government
Israel Defense Forces (on X): IDF announcement sent to civilians of Gaza City
UNOCHA: Gaza Strip access and movement—September 2023
Human Rights Watch (on X):
Human Rights Watch has determined, based on verified video and witness accounts, that Israeli forces used white phosphorus in military operations.
Who created Hamas?
08:29 Jerusalem Post: Israelis blame government for Hamas massacre, say Netanyahu must resign
The Times of Israel: Security chiefs got wind of something amiss in Gaza, thought it was a drill
The Times of Israel: Egypt intelligence official says Israel ignored repeated warnings of ‘something big’
New York Post: George Soros once slammed US, Israel for not working with Hamas
Financial Times carried Soros’ pro-Hamas piece in 2007
E-mail to UK Column: Who created Hamas?
Financial Times: Israel must think before it acts on Hamas atrocities
Hidden Hands
14:18 United Nations in India: UN Secretary General’s Advisory Group on Local and Regional Governments
Local and regional engagement, action and multi-level cooperation are vital to rescue the SDGs and contribute to topics under the Summit of the Future.
C40 Cities: C40 is a global network of mayors of the world’s leading cities that are united in action to confront the climate crisis
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More Weapons For Ukraine
26:57 BBC: Ukraine war: Russia attacks Avdiivka stronghold in eastern Ukraine
YouTube: Military Summary
YouTube: Defense Politics Asia
NATO: Meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence in Brussels
Washington Post: Zelensky visits NATO headquarters for allied meeting to support Ukraine
GOV.UK: Major new package of support for Ukraine's counter-offensive announced by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps
Keir, You Can Have Your Davos And Leave Us Out Of It
31:35 World Economic Forum: On the Agenda / United Kingdom
Daily Express: One single word proves Tony Blair is really manipulating Keir Starmer—and it's worrying
World Economic Forum (YouTube): Tony Blair Thinks Brexit Is Reversible
Yahoo News UK: Tony Blair calls for digital libraries of vaccine records
UK Column Interview: Master of Puppets: The Future of Britain—Ben Rubin
Tech UK: New joint report from Tony Blair and William Hague focuses on digital identity
Tony Blair Institute: The Great Enabler: Transforming the Future of Britain’s Public Services Through Digital Identity
UK Column Has Warned For Over A Decade Of The Dangers Of State Control Of The Press and Media
40:25 Politico: France orders ban on all pro-Palestinian protests
GOV.UK: Letter to Chief Constables in England and Wales following the Israel-Hamas conflict
RT International (2012): Deadly mistake: IDF wipes out Palestinian family due to technical error
Conservative Friends of Israel: Special Briefing Day 6: Death toll rises to over 1,300 in deadly Hamas attack
Labour Friends of Israel: Working towards a two-state solution
BDS Movement: Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions
Daily Mail (2012): William Hague: I'm a strong champion of free press
Energy Consumers Could Face Even Higher Costs And Poorer Standards
49:31 Ofgem: We are the energy regulator for Great Britain
Ofgem: Ofgem explores options amid rising consumer debt
Ofgem: Additional debt-related costs allowance policy consultation
Luciditi Digital Identity Verification Services: Introducing Ian Moody
52:42 World Economic Forum: Strategic Intelligence
Marketplace: Signal will leave the UK if the current version of the Online Safety Bill becomes law, says the company’s president
Luciditi: UK’s first PASS approved Digital Proof of Age Card set to reduce fraud and retailer prosecution
GOV.UK: Luciditi Identity Verification Services—Digital Marketplace
Lloyds Banking Group: Lloyds Bank releases new Digital ID app with Yoti