David Pratt
@foreigncorr1
Journalist, photographer, broadcaster, painter. Contributing Foreign Editor @heraldscotland @ScotNational contributor @BBCScotland @BBCWorld Views own
For those interested in my war, documentary and fine art photography, please check out the new website at davidpratt.co.uk All prints are available to purchase, details available davidpratt.co.uk/fine-art-prints or email [email protected]
This is such a kind endorsement for @ScotNational from veteran author and academic Neal Ascherson "In every issue, I find something to surprise me, and give me hope" thenational.scot/news/media-and…
@heraldscotland heraldscotland.com/politics/25343… @foreigncorr1
Personal news: I've decided to leave my job as Deputy Editor-in-Chief at the Thomson Reuters Foundation to go independent. It's a scary move but I want to concentrate on amplifying under-reported stories.
For the first time, Israeli human rights groups say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza haaretz.com/israel-news/20…
On Wednesday we are delighted to welcome David Pratt @foreigncorr1 back to the studio to discuss the latest situation in Gaza in a deep dive on the subject with @EamonnONeill. To listen to the show go to patreon.com/talkmedia If you are a Patreon, you can send us your questions
One of Gerda Taro's last shots at the Battle of Brunete, 25 July 1937 riding on sideboard of car along Carretera Villanueva de la Cañada. Shortly afterwards, this night, the 26th, a Republican tank accidentally crashed into the car, crushing her. She died the next day. She was 26
(1/2) The Tour de France passing through different parts of the country, 1982 Harry Gruyaert
They told us we were too small. They told us we couldn't do it alone. But our wings already exist — and we know how to fly. Scotland, it’s time to rise. #ScottishIndependence #YesScotland 🕊️💙
He went into Gaza to "witness" only what the IDF wanted and allowed him to "witness". In my youth, it was said that there are three kinds of falsehoods: lies, damned lies, and statistics. Today, there's a fourth. Hasbarah.
I went into Gaza today to witness the catastrophic failure of the UN to deliver humanitarian aid. Israel is urging UN agencies to get a move on, but they’re letting 600 (!) trucks’ worth of aid rot in the sun. Unforgivable incompetence by the institutions our world relies on.
Tushki (Russian Tu-95 strategic bombers) have taken off. Looks like it will be another bad night (cruise missiles expected from 0300 to 0400, if launched). Russian/Iranian Shahed attack drones already threatening much of north-central Ukraine. Fascist Russia’s Blitz continues.
Israel caused the hunger in Gaza, however much it tries to blame the UN | @nirhasson haaretz.com/israel-news/20…
Is there change in the air over creation of a Palestinian state? After years of covering the conflict, my reflective essay today explains where I believe things might be heading 👇 thenational.scot/politics/25343…
