Bill Law بيل لو
@BillLaw49
Editor Arab Digest http://ArabDigest.org host of the weekly Arab Digest podcast. Ex-BBC Gulf and Middle East analyst. Retweets are not endorsements
“After years watching Hungary suffocate under the weight of its democratic collapse, I came to understand that the real danger of a strongman isn’t his tactics; it’s how others, especially those with power, justify their acquiescence.” nytimes.com/2025/07/23/opi… via @NYTOpinion
Lindsay & Craig Foreman had spent months mapping their dream route from Spain to Australia on motorbikes. Now their children haven’t heard their voices. What hurts isn’t the injustice but the silence as they remain captive in Iran. #SaveLindsayandCraig @Keir_Starmer @DavidLammy
The latter and not doing a good job at that either
Despite strong words from David Lammy, Britain continues to supply arms to Israel and avoid real accountability. Is the UK serious about justice in Gaza — or just managing optics? Opinion I Dr H.A. Hellyer
And remind me who launched Volkswagen? washingtonpost.com/world/interact…
Thank you @SarahChampionMP
Chair, @SarahChampionMP, has responded to the Government’s “unsatisfactory” response to the Chair's letter on F-35 sales. Find out more ⬇️
That is the question. The genocide is clear and obvious. These countries must follow up words with stern and decisive action. I fear that what will follow though is another bout of empty rhetoric
1. How on earth is Germany not signed on to this sensible, balanced statement? Is there really no red line that Israel could cross from Mertz' perspective? 2. Israel isn't budging. What are these states actually going to DO to change its policies? gov.uk/government/new…
@FedExHelp Arrived home to find card slipped indoor above which was sign we attached before 9:00 AM this morning

Algeria: Polisario to hold talks with South Africa on Western Sahara maghrebi.org/2025/07/21/alg…
And IDF attack on Catholic Church in Gaza?
US condemns settler ‘act of terror’ on historic Palestinian church middleeastmonitor.com/20250721-us-co…
Israel's re-occupation of northern West Bank cities enters its sixth month, raising accusations of unlawful annexation
Stellantis says it could lose $2.7 billion as tariffs hit hard: The owner of car brands including Chrysler and Jeep pointed to several factors for the loss, including “the early effects of U.S. tariffs” dlvr.it/TM2DyW
Well noted @Doylech
Vital that justice is served - proper legal process to determine if they are soldiers and had been involved in war crimes. This is what the UK should be doing in such case
Agree totally! @stephensackur is a tough objective and conscientious journo and a at a time when BBC credibility has never been more highly questioned and seriously eroded his is a big, big loss
Brilliant to hear @stephensackur #HardTalk on @TimesRadio Great choice for the politics lunchtime slot. The BBC @BBCPolitics don’t know what they’re doing!
Statement released by UK & 25 other states “Israeli gvmt’s aid delivery model is dangerous, fuels instability & deprives Gazans of human dignity. We condemn drip feeding of aid inhumane killing of civilians including children seeking to meet their most basic needs of water&food”
Well noted @AliBakeer
🇮🇷🇱🇧 Meanwhile, the #Iranian-funded channel, #AlMayadeen, which operates from #Lebanon and broadcasts in #Arabic, is once again spreading fake news. It claims that #Syria's Al-#Sharaa has fled from #Damascus with his family during the Isra eli assault and that a military coup…
UNRWA has enough food for the entire population of #Gaza for over three months stockpiled in warehouses–including this one in Al Arish, Egypt–awaiting entry. The supplies are available. The systems are in place. Open the gates, lift the siege, allow UNRWA to do its work and…
“Gaza saw its deadliest day yet for aid-seekers in over 21 months of war as at least 85 Palestinians were killed while trying to reach food on Sunday, the territory’s Health Ministry said.” @arabdigest theglobeandmail.com/world/article-…

theguardian.com/world/2025/jul… “Proscription of PalAction is highly likely to have a wide chilling ” On Saturday I witnessed arrest of 2 marchers for carrying a placard in support of Palestine Action. Dozens more were arrested in London & at other marches across the UK. @arabdigest
S. #Syria: ongoing ferocious clashes inside the city of #Suwayda where tribal fighters, engaged in street battles, are advancing. Druze factions calling for reinforcements from the countryside.
S. #Syria: many tribal fighters remain in #Suwayda amidst growing uncertainty over the implementation of any agreement. The video shows they control the NW. entrance of #Suwayda-city. Geolocation: wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=3…
Well noted
‘Carroll has not just signed to score the goals for Dagenham to win promotion back to the National League, after they suffered relegation on the final day of last season. He has joined their new ownership team — a Qatari private investment consortium’ nytimes.com/athletic/65016…