The Israeli Foreign Ministry has this morning posted footage from its navy’s interception of Greta Thunberg et al’s ‘freedom flotilla’ repeatedly trying to sail to Gaza. Second time…
Arrests were made. Israeli officials say activists are now “making their way safely and peacefully to Israel, where their deportation procedures to Europe will begin.” Hamas says the interceptions are a “crime of piracy and maritime terrorism against civilians.” The FCDO said it was “very concerned” and was making efforts to speak to the families of Brits involved. Previously Israeli drones played ABBA at Thunberg from above…
Burnham confirms he spoke to Trump last night about drilling in the North Sea:
“I indicated in the phone call that we had a week last Monday that I would take a pragmatic approach when it comes to the North Sea, and that is my intention as we go forward from here. There is a resource there. When people are struggling, we can’t ignore that. Hence, me indicating that to the president…”